# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.74.253.47
## Executive Summary
IP 34.74.253.47 is classified as Moderate Risk (score: 65/100) with a Google Cloud infrastructure footprint. Despite the elevated risk score, no active threat indicators, malicious campaigns, or known attacker signatures were observed. The IP is registered to Google LLC (ASN 396982) within the 34.64.0.0/10 CIDR block.
## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: Google LLC (GOOGL-2)
- ASN: 396982
- Network Range: 34.64.0.0/10
- Geolocation: South Carolina, US (North Charleston)
- Infrastructure Type: Google Cloud Platform
- Classification: Single-Service Host
## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | Not listed |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| DNSBL Listings | 3 of 8 lists |
| Open Ports | 22/TCP (SSH - OpenSSH 9.6p1 Ubuntu) |
| DNS Resolution | 47.253.74.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
## Control Plane Analysis
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes: 0 over 30 days)
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
- GeoValidation Flag: RTT violation detected (34ms observed vs. 139.2ms minimum for reported distance)
## Historical Observations
23 total observations recorded. Recent signal activity (August 13, 2026) shows:
- Subnet classification: Mostly clean
- Inherited risk: 2
- Abuse density: 1
- No persistent malicious activity detected over the observation period
## Network Neighborhood
- /24 Subnet: 34.74.253.47/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0 detected
## Relationships
Primary relationship identified: DNS association with 47.253.74.34.bc.googleusercontent.com. Multiple same-network associations with GOOGL-2 network.
## Recommended Actions
Monitoring:
- Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP (recommended due to elevated risk score of 65)
Firewall Rules:
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 34.74.253.47 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.74.253.47 drop`
- nginx: `deny 34.74.253.47;`
- pfSense: `34.74.253.47/32`
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with filter expression `ip.src eq 34.74.253.47`
- AWS WAF: Add IPSet entry for 34.74.253.47/32
## Analyst Notes
The elevated risk score (65/100) appears to be driven by control plane instability and DNSBL listings rather than observed malicious activity. The IP operates on Google Cloud infrastructure with standard SSH exposure. Despite the moderate risk classification, no active exploitation indicators or threat actor signatures were detected in the observation history. Enhanced logging and monitoring are recommended before implementing blocking measures.
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 | 34.64.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 47.253.74.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 47.253.74.34.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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
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 | 42% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 36% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 31% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Mixed Signals (65%) β 2 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
β High authority score (90) but appears on threat lists (risk 65)
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-05 00:08:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 07:08:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 07:22:59 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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