# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.76.34.172
Date: [Current Date]
Analyst: SOC Intelligence Team
Classification: LOW RISK / INFRASTRUCTURE
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.76.34.172 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 25. The address belongs to Google LLC (ASN 396982) and resolves to a Google Cloud Compute infrastructure resource in Belgium. No active threat indicators, malicious campaigns, or abuse patterns were observed.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 34.76.34.172 |
| **Provider** | Google Cloud (Google LLC) |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **Geolocation** | St. Ghislain, Walloon Region, Belgium (BE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **BGP Prefix** | 34.76.32.0/20 |
| **Risk Score** | 25/100 |
| **Status** | Operational / Firewalled |
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## Network Classification
The IP address is classified as cloud infrastructure with the following characteristics:
- isCloud: TRUE (Google Cloud)
- isHosting: TRUE
- isCdn: FALSE
- isTorExit: FALSE
- isKnownAttacker: FALSE
- isSpamSource: FALSE
- Open Ports: None detected (firewalled/no services)
- DNS Resolution: 172.34.76.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (googleusercontent.com)
- Reverse DNS: Confirmed and consistent
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## Threat Indicators
No malicious activity detected:
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Threat Feeds: None
- Known Campaigns: None
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (infrastructure IP)
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists (operator-level, not abuse-specific)
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 34.76.34.172/24
Abuse Density: 1/10 (minimal)
Classification: mostly_clean
No active sibling IPs detected in the immediate /24 neighborhood. The subnet shows minimal abuse activity consistent with cloud infrastructure operations.
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## Historical Observations
19 signals observed across the monitoring period. Recent observations (2026-06-14) confirm:
- Geolocation Consistency: Belgium (St. Ghislain) with 0.56 confidence
- Operator Classification: "Basic" with score 0.3478
- Infrastructure Type: Google Cloud Compute (0.90 confidence)
- No Persistent Threats: No sustained malicious behavior patterns
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## Related Entities
35 relationships identified, primarily:
- DNS Associations: Multiple entries for 172.34.76.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Network Relationships: GOOGL-2 network associations
- Infrastructure Links: Consistent Google Cloud ecosystem
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## Security Recommendations
Risk Level: LOW
Recommended Action: No blocking required
The IP address represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure. No firewall rules or blocking recommendations are warranted. Standard monitoring practices apply:
1. Monitor for Behavioral Changes: Track if the IP begins exhibiting unusual traffic patterns
2. Verify Source Legitimacy: Confirm traffic originates from expected Google Cloud ranges
3. Maintain Baseline: Document current risk profile for future reference
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## Conclusion
34.76.34.172 is a benign Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint with no evidence of malicious activity. The low risk score (25), absence of threat indicators, and consistent cloud infrastructure classification support continued monitoring without restrictive firewall measures.
Recommendation: Allow traffic with standard logging/monitoring. No action required.
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*Intelligence generated from IPDebrief platform data. All findings based on observed signals and threat intelligence feeds.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 172.34.76.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 172.34.76.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 22% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 24% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-12 09:41:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 21:18:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 15:24:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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