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8.228.121.28

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Target IP: 8.228.121.28/32

Classification: LEGITIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE — LOW RISK

Risk Score: 0/100

Last Updated: 2026-07-27

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Executive Summary

IP 8.228.121.28 is a Google Cloud Platform infrastructure address with no malicious indicators. The address resolves to legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure in Ashburn, VA and presents minimal threat. No security action required; standard monitoring sufficient.

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Ownership & Infrastructure Profile

AttributeValue
**Organization**Google LLC
**ASN**396982 (GOOGL-2)
**CIDR Block**8.228.0.0/14
**Geolocation**Ashburn, Virginia, US
**Infrastructure Type**Google Cloud Provider
**Network Role**Firewalled / No Services

Key Indicators:

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Threat Assessment

Threat Indicators: None

Behavioral Signals:

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Neighborhood Analysis

Subnet: 8.228.121.28/24

Notable Neighbor: 8.228.121.217

No high or medium-risk neighbors detected in the /24 subnet.

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Relationships

The IP maintains associations with:

All relationships indicate legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure infrastructure.

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Recommended Actions

No action required. This IP represents legitimate cloud infrastructure with no threat indicators.

If firewall rules are needed for compliance:

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# Allow (default behavior - no block recommended)

# No firewall rules required

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Monitoring Recommendations:

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Analyst Notes: This address is part of Google Cloud's infrastructure and should be treated as legitimate. The low-risk classification (score: 0) and zero abuse density in the neighborhood support continued permissive handling. No correlation with malicious campaigns or threat actors observed.

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🌍 Geolocation

Country🇺🇸 United States
RegionVA
CityAshburn
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Latitude39.04
Longitude-77.49

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationGoogle LLC
ASNAS396982
Network NameGOOGL-2
CIDR Block8.228.0.0/14
RIRARIN
CountryUnited States
Abuse ContactAvailable via RDAP

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTR28.121.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com
Forward ConfirmedYes — FCrDNS verified
Forward Hostnames28.121.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score100% (Excellent)
SPFPresent
DMARCPresent
FCrDNSVerified
DNSSECValid
CAAPresent

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureInfrastructure / Datacenter
Service PurposeFirewalled / No Services
Network TierTier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure
CloudHosting

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
No open ports detected
Closed Ports22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned)
Server—
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

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No certificate
Issued by —
N/A
SANsNone
Valid From—
Valid Until—

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS396982
Network Prefix8.228.64.0/18
Route mappingFound
Certificates in transparency logs0 certificates

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
27%
24
routing
13%
11
services
19%
22
ownership
27%
23
reputation
22%
13
geolocation
27%
23
Overall22%1016
Coverage: 6/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: sufficient
Data CoherenceConsistent (100%)
AttributionModerate (70%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-13 21:32:50 UTC
Last Seen2026-09-01 00:52:45 UTC
Profile Built2026-08-29 11:55:45 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types24
Total Observations26
🔍 24 signal types · 26 observations collected
This report is generated from 24+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 8.228.121.28

Who owns the IP address 8.228.121.28?

8.228.121.28 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 8.228.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.

Where is 8.228.121.28 located?

Geolocation data places 8.228.121.28 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 8.228.121.28 malicious or safe?

8.228.121.28 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 8.228.121.28?

The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 8.228.121.28 is 28.121.228.8.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.

Is 8.228.121.28 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?

8.228.121.28 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.

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