# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.81.0.98/32
Classification: Low Risk | Date: 2026-08-13
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.81.0.98 is identified as part of Google Cloud infrastructure with a low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25). The IP exhibits normal operational characteristics for cloud hosting services and shows no indicators of malicious activity, abuse, or persistent threat campaigns.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Provider** | Google LLC (ASN 396982) |
| **Network** | GOOGL-2, 34.64.0.0/10 |
| **Geolocation** | Changhua, Taiwan (TW) |
| **Infrastructure** | Google Cloud |
| **Network Role** | Single-Service Host |
| **DNS** | 98.0.81.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| **Open Ports** | SSH (22/tcp) |
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## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not elevated
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs (likely false positive)
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: None detected
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 34.81.0.98/24 shows a clean classification with:
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 1
- High-Risk Neighbors: 0
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## Historical Observations
23 observations tracked since initial assignment. Key observations include:
- Subnet Classification: Consistently "clean" across all periods
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic classification)
- Geolocation Validation: Validated with 9,348.8km distance from probe origin
- RTT: Average 206.6ms (minimum possible 186.98ms)
- No Ownership Changes: Stable infrastructure assignment
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## Relationships
DNS resolution consistently resolves to `98.0.81.34.bc.googleusercontent.com`. Network associations confirm membership within the GOOGL-2 network block. No external threat correlations or certificate associations identified.
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## Security Recommendations
Action: No blocking recommended. IP is identified as legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure.
Notes:
- SSH port 22 is consistent with cloud hosting operations
- Single DNSBL listing likely represents a false positive (common for legitimate cloud IPs)
- No firewall rules required unless additional threat context emerges
- Monitor for behavioral changes if traffic patterns deviate from expected cloud service usage
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Report Generated: 2026-08-13
Intel Source: IPDebrief® Threat Intelligence Platform
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข 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 |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 98.0.81.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 98.0.81.34.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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
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 | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-01 16:33:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 02:58:35 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 03:10:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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