# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 35.223.212.217/32
Classification: Moderate Risk Cloud Infrastructure
Report Date: 2026-08-13
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The target IP 35.223.212.217 is a Google Cloud infrastructure address (ASN 396982, GOOGLE-CLOUD) with a moderate risk score of 40. The IP is located in New York, US, and is associated with the googleusercontent.com domain. No direct threat indicators or active abuse campaigns were identified. The IP shows cloud hosting characteristics with firewalled/no-services status.
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## TECHNICAL PROFILE
Ownership & Infrastructure:
- Organization: Google LLC
- ASN: 396982 (GOOGLE-CLOUD-PLATFORM)
- CIDR Block: 35.208.0.0/12
- Registration: ARIN (2017-09-29)
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Network Role: Provider (Google Cloud)
Geolocation:
- Country: US
- Region: New York (US-NY)
- City: New York
- Timezone: America/New_York
DNS Resolution:
- PTR Hostname: 217.212.223.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (googleusercontent.com)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Email Auth: SPF enabled, DMARC configured (p=none)
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Open Ports | None detected |
| Active Threat Campaigns | None |
Control Plane:
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 total lists
- Route Stability: Unstable (false)
- BGP Prefix: 35.223.208.0/20
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Fifteen total observations recorded through 2026-08-13. Key signals include:
- DNSSEC validation confirmed across observations
- SPF record: `v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ?all`
- DMARC record: `v=DMARC1; p=none`
- ASN and geolocation signals consistent with Google Cloud Platform
- No ownership or threat persistence changes observed
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## RELATIONSHIPS & NEIGHBORHOOD
Entity Relationships:
- Same Network: GOOGLE-CLOUD
- DNS Association: 217.212.223.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
/24 Neighborhood (35.223.212.0/24):
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- High/Medium/Low Risk: 0/0/0
- No active threat siblings identified
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rule Recommendations:
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 35.223.212.217 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 35.223.212.217 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 35.223.212.217;` |
| pfSense | `35.223.212.217/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP (Risk Score 40) |
| AWS WAF | Add 35.223.212.217/32 to protected list |
Note: Recommendations are probabilistic and should be combined with other telemetry before implementing blocking rules. The IP is on cloud infrastructure with legitimate email authentication configured.
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP belongs to Google Cloud Platform infrastructure. The moderate risk score of 40 is influenced by DNSBL listings (2 of 8 lists) but no confirmed malicious activity was observed. The IP lacks open ports and services, consistent with firewalled cloud infrastructure. No evidence of abuse campaigns, spam generation, or attacker activity. SOC teams should evaluate contextual traffic patterns before implementing blocking actions, as this is legitimate cloud infrastructure.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGLE-CLOUD |
| CIDR Block | 35.208.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 217.212.223.35.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 217.212.223.35.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 | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
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 |
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 | 29% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 26% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-10 23:37:07 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 23:14:31 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 23:20:41 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 36 |
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