IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 8.231.78.4/32
Executive Summary: IP address 8.231.78.4 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as low risk (risk score: 25) with no active threat indicators. The address operates within Google's cloud compute network and shows consistent benign behavior across all observed signals.
Infrastructure Classification:
The IP was identified as Google Cloud infrastructure with infrastructure type CloudCompute. Network role assessment confirmed the endpoint is hosted within Google's cloud environment (ASN 396982, Google LLC). Control plane analysis showed the address originates from BGP prefix 8.231.64.0/18 with valid DNSSEC configuration. The network is properly registered under Google LLC and maintains infrastructure hosting designation.
Geolocation:
Geolocation data placed the endpoint in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (latitude: 19.08, longitude: 72.88). Geolocation consensus validation returned true with plausible geographic inference. RTT measurements indicated minimum possible RTT of 134.8ms with average observed RTT of 232ms across five probes.
Threat Profile:
Threat assessment found no active indicators. The IP was not identified as a Tor exit node, known attacker, or spam source. Blacklist count remained at zero across all checked threat feeds. Abuse confidence score was not applicable. No known campaigns or correlated IPs were identified.
Network Services:
Service enumeration revealed no open ports. The endpoint was classified as firewalled with no active services exposed. TLS certificates, HTTP title, and server banners were absent, consistent with cloud infrastructure routing endpoints.
DNS Resolution:
DNS analysis returned forward resolution to 4.78.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com. PTR records confirmed the reverse mapping to the same hostname. Email authentication records showed SPF and DMARC presence for the associated domain.
Historical Observations:
Historical signal analysis recorded 23 observations with no significant risk profile changes over time. The most recent observation timestamped 2026-06-20T03:31:10Z showed consistent Mumbai geolocation and Google Cloud classification. Threat observation count remained at one, with no persistent malicious behavior detected.
Network Neighborhood:
Subnet analysis of 8.231.78.4/24 revealed mostly clean classification with abuse density rated at zero. No high-risk or medium-risk neighbors were detected within the /24 range. Risk distribution showed 0 high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 0 low-risk sibling IPs.
Relationship Graph:
Relationship mapping identified associations with Google network GOOGL-2 and DNS hostname 4.78.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com. Multiple network and DNS associations confirmed the IP's integration within Google's infrastructure network.
Recommended Actions:
No blocking or mitigation actions required. The IP exhibits standard Google Cloud infrastructure behavior with no threat indicators. Standard allow rules for legitimate Google Cloud traffic apply.
Classification:
Low Risk | Google Cloud Infrastructure | No Active Threats | Mumbai, IN
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๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 4.78.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 4.78.231.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ 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 | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-17 15:13:57 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 05:35:56 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 23:39:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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