# IP Intelligence Briefing: 35.255.234.181
Classification: Low Risk / Legitimate Infrastructure
Date: Current Analysis Cycle
Status: No Active Threat Indicators
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## Executive Summary
IP address 35.255.234.181 is identified as legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure hosting web server services. The IP exhibits a low risk score of 25 and demonstrates characteristics consistent with enterprise cloud computing environments. No malicious activity, abuse indicators, or threat intelligence matches were detected. Recommended action: No blocking required; monitor for behavioral changes.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low) |
| **Organization** | Google LLC (ASN 396982) |
| **Geolocation** | Council Bluffs, Iowa, US |
| **Network Type** | Google Cloud Provider Infrastructure |
| **Infrastructure** | Web Server / Cloud Hosting |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not Elevated |
| **Blacklist Status** | Clean |
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## Network Services & Signatures
- Open Ports: TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- DNS Resolution: 181.234.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com
- TLS Certificate: Kubernetes service discovery certificate (SANs: kubernetes, kubernetes.default, kubernetes.default.svc)
- HTTP Status: 403 (Access Denied)
- HTTP/2: Enabled
- HSTS/CSP: Not configured
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## Threat Indicators Assessment
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Threat Feeds: None matched
- Campaign Correlation: None detected
- Known Malware Families: None
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## Historical Observations
Analysis of 25 historical signals reveals consistent cloud infrastructure behavior:
- DNS Patterns: Historical signals include kubernetes service discovery domains (cluster.local, default.svc, kubernetes.default) and googleusercontent.com with valid SPF/DMARC configurations
- Geolocation Stability: Location signals consistently point to Council Bluffs, IA with 830km accuracy radius
- Behavioral Trend: No escalation in risk signals over observation period
- Persistence: Threat observation count: 1; not persistently malicious
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## Network Relationships & Neighborhood
- Relationship Count: 41 (DNS associations and network clustering)
- Primary Associations: GOOGL-2 network cluster, Googleusercontent.com hostname
- Subnet Abuse Density: 0 (clean)
- Neighbor Risk: No adjacent IPs flagged for abuse
- Network Classification: Mostly clean
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate blocking or mitigating actions required. This IP represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure. Standard network monitoring applies.
Firewall Rules
Not applicable β low risk profile.
Monitoring Priority
- Low
- Focus: Behavioral anomaly detection rather than signature matching
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## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP is part of Google Cloud's infrastructure, likely serving as a Kubernetes cluster endpoint or related web service. The DNS signatures (kubernetes.*, default.svc) are typical for container orchestration environments. The TLS certificate patterns and geolocation data align with Google's datacenter presence in Council Bluffs, IA. No defensive action is warranted beyond standard monitoring.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 181.234.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 181.234.255.35.bc.googleusercontent.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 1/4 domains |
| DMARC | 1/4 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 4 domains |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | β |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | kuberneteskubernetes.defaultkubernetes.default.svckubernetes.default.svc.cluster.local |
| Valid From | 2026-05-29T11:01:06+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2031-05-28T11:03:06+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 1825 days |
| Serial Number | 3B4C73D9BD1E6DB9D2362B74DE68F502 |
| Thumbprint | 72B7A5A3BA40E22287A7EFDC91092C3169421D2B |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 22% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-17 21:15:27 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 05:52:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 23:58:00 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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