# IP Intelligence Briefing: 8.228.108.226/32
Classification: LOW RISK - Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure
Date: 2026-08-11
Analyst: IPDebrief SOC Team
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## Executive Summary
IP address 8.228.108.226 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint operating within the 8.228.0.0/14 block (ASN 396982). The address demonstrates low-risk characteristics with a composite risk score of 25/100. No threat indicators, malicious activity, or abuse patterns have been observed. The IP is classified as clean with zero abuse density in its /24 subnet.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **Network Name** | GOOGL-2 |
| **CIDR Block** | 8.228.0.0/14 |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **Location** | Ashburn, VA, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute (Google Cloud) |
| **Connection Type** | Firewalled / No Services |
DNS Resolution: 226.108.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com (googleusercontent.com)
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Score: 25/100 (Low Risk)
Threat Indicators:
- No known attacker activity
- No Tor exit node status
- Not a known spam source
- Zero blacklist listings
- No known campaign associations
Network Role: Google Cloud infrastructure with no open ports detected. The IP is associated with firewalled cloud compute resources, which is consistent with legitimate Google Cloud operations.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 8.228.108.226/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Active Siblings: 1
The /24 subnet shows no malicious activity patterns, indicating this is a dedicated or low-density Google Cloud allocation.
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## Relationship Graph
The IP maintains 28 relationships with the following distribution:
- Same Network (GOOGL-2): Multiple associations
- DNS Associations: 226.108.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com (repeated)
All relationships are benign, reflecting normal Google Cloud infrastructure networking patterns.
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## Historical Observation Analysis
Total Observations: 25 signals over the monitoring period
Key Historical Signals:
- Geolocation: Consistent Ashburn, VA location (confidence 0.8)
- Provider Classification: Google Cloud (confidence 0.85)
- DNS Listings: 8 total listings, 1 listed (max severity: high) — likely routine DNS reputation listings
- Routing: Stable BGP prefix 8.228.64.0/18
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious activity detected. Ownership has remained stable with zero changes.
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## Recommended Security Actions
Current Risk Level: LOW
Based on the risk profile, no immediate blocking or filtering actions are recommended. The IP address represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure and should be treated as benign traffic.
Firewall Rules: None required
Monitoring Recommendations: Continue standard observation; no elevated alerting warranted.
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## Conclusion
IP 8.228.108.226 is identified as legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with no malicious indicators. The low-risk score, clean neighborhood classification, and stable historical observations support continued traffic passage. No defensive actions are recommended at this time.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 8.228.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 226.108.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 226.108.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Prefix | 8.228.64.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-03 16:58:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 16:06:00 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 10:26:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 8.228.108.226
Who owns the IP address 8.228.108.226?
8.228.108.226 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 8.228.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 8.228.108.226 located?
Geolocation data places 8.228.108.226 in Ashburn, VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 8.228.108.226 malicious or safe?
8.228.108.226 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 8.228.108.226?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 8.228.108.226 is 226.108.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 8.228.108.226 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
8.228.108.226 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.