# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.44.29.194
Classification: Moderate Risk | Generated: 2026-07-30
Analysis Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.44.29.194 is associated with Google LLC (AS396982, GOOGL-2 network) and resolves to googleusercontent.com infrastructure. The IP carries a moderate risk score of 50 and is currently firewalled with no active services detected. While no active threat indicators or malicious campaigns were identified, the IP shows DNSBL presence on 2 of 8 lists, warranting defensive monitoring.
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## Ownership and Geolocation
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | 396982 |
| Netname | GOOGL-2 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Region | Iowa |
| City | Council Bluffs |
| Geolocation Confidence | 35-85% (multiple sources) |
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## Network Classification
- Provider: Google Cloud
- Infrastructure Type: Unknown
- Connection Type: Unknown
- DNS Classification: googleusercontent.com
- PTR Record: 194.29.44.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Open Ports: None
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## Threat Intelligence Indicators
Current Status: No Active Threats Detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
Control Plane Signals:
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Has CAA: Yes
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 lists
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
- Route Stability: False
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## Historical Observation Trends
16 observations recorded to date. Signal history indicates:
- Consistent US geolocation attribution
- Basic operator classification maintained
- No ownership changes observed
- No escalation in threat signals
Recent observations (2026-07-30) confirm:
- Geolocation: US, Council Bluffs, IA
- Operator Score: Basic (0.3478)
- DNSSEC validation active
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 34.44.29.194/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Neighbor Count: 0
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
No neighboring IP threats detected in the /24 subnet.
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## Relationship Graph
6 relationships identified:
- Same Network: GOOGL-2 (3 instances)
- DNS Association: 194.29.44.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (3 instances)
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## Defensive Recommendations
Recommended Actions: Block / Monitor
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 34.44.29.194 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.44.29.194 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 34.44.29.194;` |
| pfSense | `34.44.29.194/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP (risk score 50) |
| AWS WAF | Block 34.44.29.194/32 |
Assessment: Despite being Google Cloud infrastructure with no active services or known malicious activity, the moderate risk score (50) and DNSBL presence on 2 lists justify defensive blocking for organizations with strict security postures. The "Firewalled / No Services" classification suggests minimal attack surface.
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## SOC Analyst Notes
- False Positive Potential: Moderate β Google infrastructure can be legitimate but may be misused
- Recommended Action: Block with logging for 7 days, then reassess
- Monitoring Priority: Medium β no active threat indicators but non-zero risk score
- Investigation Triggers: Any inbound traffic from this IP warrants review
Data Confidence: High β multiple geolocation sources, DNS confirmed, control plane stable
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 34.4.5.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 194.29.44.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 194.29.44.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 37% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 16:42:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 23:51:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 00:16:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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