# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 35.255.124.240/32
Classification: Google Cloud Infrastructure
Date: Intelligence compiled from multi-source analysis
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The IP address 35.255.124.240/32 is identified as Google Cloud infrastructure with a moderate risk profile (score: 50/100). The address operates within Google's 35.252.0.0/14 block, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. No active malicious threat indicators were detected. The IP demonstrates legitimate cloud hosting characteristics with Kubernetes-related TLS certificate configurations.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC (ASN: 396982) |
| **Network Name** | GOOGL-2 |
| **CIDR Block** | 35.252.0.0/14 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute (Google Cloud) |
| **Location** | US, Iowa, Council Bluffs |
| **Geolocation Confidence** | Consensus-based, 2500km accuracy radius |
Control Plane Indicators:
- BGP Prefix: 35.255.0.0/16
- Route Stability: Inconsistent
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 threat intelligence feeds
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic classification)
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## NETWORK SERVICES & DNS
Active Services:
- Port 443/TCP (HTTPS) - Banner analysis: 403 Forbidden response
DNS Resolution:
- PTR Record: 240.124.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed to bc.googleusercontent.com subdomain
- Forward Hostnames: 1 resolved entry
TLS Certificate Analysis:
- Certificate Subject: CN=35.255.124.240
- SAN Entries: kubernetes, kubernetes.default, kubernetes.default.svc, kubernetes.default.svc.cluster.local
- Certificate Type: Self-signed (indicates Kubernetes cluster internal service)
- HSTS: Not enabled
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 50)
Threat Indicators:
- β Not a known attacker
- β Not a Tor exit node
- β Not a spam source
- β No active blacklist entries (0/8 feeds)
- β No known campaign associations
Abuse Confidence: Not available (requires additional correlation)
Persistence Metrics:
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: False
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 17 signal events recorded
Recent Activity (2026-08-06):
- HTTP response fingerprinting: Status 403 Forbidden
- TLS/SSL handshake: HTTP/2.0 enabled
- Response Time: 186ms average
- Content Security Policy: Not present
- HSTS: Not enabled
- Cache Status: Varies
Temporal Analysis:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Recent activity indicates stable cloud infrastructure deployment
- No escalation of threat signals over observation period
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Identified Associations:
- DNS Hostname: 240.124.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com (3 associations)
- Network Segment: GOOGL-2 (2 associations)
The IP demonstrates standard Google Cloud DNS resolution patterns with hostname suffixing typical of Google infrastructure.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 35.255.124.240/24
- Total Siblings: 1 neighbor identified
- Abuse Density: 0 (Low)
- Neighbor Risk Score: 20 (Medium risk: 35.255.124.116)
- Neighbor Authority Score: 90
- Threat Siblings: 0
The immediate /24 subnet shows minimal abuse activity.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Security Recommendations:
| Platform | Rule Configuration |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 35.255.124.240 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 35.255.124.240 drop` |
| Nginx | `deny 35.255.124.240;` |
| pfSense | `35.255.124.240/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block expression: `ip.src eq 35.255.124.240` |
| AWS WAF | Address: `35.255.124.240/32` |
Assessment Notes:
- IP shows moderate risk profile but lacks confirmed malicious activity
- Recommendations are probabilistic; combine with additional threat signals before enforcement
- 403 responses may indicate legitimate traffic filtering or misconfiguration
- Cloud infrastructure nature warrants careful evaluation before blocking
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSION
IP 35.255.124.240/32 represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with standard Kubernetes service characteristics. The moderate risk score reflects the inherent risk of cloud hosting environments rather than confirmed malicious behavior. No actionable threat indicators were detected. The IP should be evaluated within the context of broader network threat intelligence and correlated with additional signals before implementing defensive measures.
Status: Monitor with standard cloud infrastructure assumptions
Priority: Low-Medium
Action Required: Evaluate against threat intelligence context and organizational policies
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 | 35.252.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 240.124.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 240.124.255.35.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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | 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 | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-05 00:08:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 07:11:00 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 07:30:43 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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