# IP Intelligence Briefing: 35.187.97.163/32
Classification: Google Cloud Infrastructure
Risk Level: Low Risk
Date: 2026-06-20
## Executive Summary
Target IP 35.187.97.163 is identified as a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) compute instance with a clean security posture. The IP resolves to Google's infrastructure with standard cloud computing characteristics and demonstrates minimal threat indicators.
## Network Ownership & Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **Network Role** | CloudCompute |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Hosting |
| **Country** | Belgium (BE) |
| **City** | St. Ghislain |
| **Geolocation Confidence** | Consensus (2 sources) |
The IP is part of Google Cloud's network infrastructure (BGP prefix: 35.187.96.0/19) with DNSSEC validation enabled. Route stability shows as false, which is typical for cloud infrastructure with dynamic IP allocation.
## DNS & Network Services
- PTR Hostname: 163.97.187.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None exposed
- HTTP Services: None detected
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
The absence of open ports and services indicates this is an internal or heavily restricted GCP compute instance without public-facing services.
## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 |
| **Abuse Confidence** | N/A |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Threat Feeds** | None |
| **Campaign Likelihood** | None |
The IP shows no association with threat campaigns, known malicious activity, or security blacklists.
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 35.187.97.163/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 1
The /24 subnet maintains a clean profile with no high or medium-risk neighbors detected.
## Historical Observations
Signal observation history reveals 24 recorded observations. Key findings include:
- DNSSEC Validation: Confirmed across multiple observation windows
- ASN Resolution: Consistent mapping to GOOGLE-CLOUD-PLATFORM (ASN 396982)
- Operator Score: 0.2174 (Basic classification)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days observed
The IP demonstrates stable characteristics with no significant threat persistence patterns.
## Relationship Graph
40 relationships identified, primarily:
- DNS associations to 163.187.97.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Network association to GOOGLE-CLOUD infrastructure
## Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions required. The IP represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with a clean security profile. If traffic is observed:
- Permit standard Google Cloud egress/ingress traffic
- Monitor for unusual patterns consistent with GCP network behavior
- No blocking recommended based on current threat data
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP should be treated as legitimate cloud infrastructure. No firewall blocking or alerting is warranted based on the current risk profile. Standard GCP network monitoring practices apply.
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 | 163.97.187.35.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 163.97.187.35.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 | 30% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 34% | 1 | 4 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 32% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-24 06:33:39 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 23:48:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 05:50:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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