# IP Intelligence Briefing: 8.231.143.231/32
Classification: Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure | Risk Level: Low (Score: 25) | Status: No Immediate Action Required
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## Executive Summary
IP 8.231.143.231 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint operating within the 8.231.128.0/17 BGP prefix. The IP presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators, zero open ports, and no evidence of malicious activity. Security teams may treat this as legitimate cloud infrastructure with standard monitoring protocols.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC (ASN: 396982) |
| **Network Classification** | Cloud Provider / Google Cloud |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute |
| **Geolocation** | United States (OR, The Dalles) |
| **DNS Resolution** | 231.143.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| **Service Purpose** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Risk Score** | 25 / 100 (Low Risk) |
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## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1 / 8 (minimal listing)
- Active Threat Indicators: None detected
- Campaign Association: None
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## Network Behavior & Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP/TLS Services: None active
- DNS Records: Valid PTR (googleusercontent.com)
- Email Authentication: SPF present, DMARC present
- Reverse DNS: Confirmed (231.143.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com)
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## Historical Observations (23 Total Signals)
Recent monitoring history indicates consistent cloud provider classification:
- June 28, 2026: Google Cloud infrastructure (confidence: 0.90)
- June 20, 2026: Subnet classified as "clean" with 0 abuse density
- June 15, 2026: Google Cloud network role confirmed
No threat persistence detected. The IP shows stable ownership with no malicious activity patterns.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 8.231.143.231/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Classification: Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 1
The /24 subnet demonstrates no abuse indicators, with the target IP as the only active endpoint.
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## Relationship Graph
- Network Associations: Multiple same-network relationships (GOOGL-2)
- DNS Associations: 231.143.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Related Entities: 50 total relationships (primarily network infrastructure)
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## Recommended Actions
No security actions are required. The IP presents legitimate cloud infrastructure characteristics with no threat indicators. Standard cloud provider monitoring protocols apply.
Recommended SOC Handling:
- Treat as legitimate Google Cloud endpoint
- No firewall rules necessary
- No blocking or mitigation actions required
- Monitor as part of normal cloud infrastructure baselines
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Briefing Prepared: Based on current IPDebrief intelligence data
Risk Assessment: Low Risk - Standard 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 | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 231.143.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 231.143.231.8.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 | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
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 | 22% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 24% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 39% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-15 14:46:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 02:38:05 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 20:43:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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