# IP Intelligence Briefing: 8.234.213.189/32
Date: 2026-07-29
Classification: Low Risk
Status: Active Cloud Infrastructure
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## Executive Summary
IP address 8.234.213.189 is identified as legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with no observable malicious activity. Risk scoring indicates minimal threat posture. The IP belongs to the Google LLC organization and operates within a well-established cloud data center environment. No firewall blocking or additional security actions are currently recommended.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **Network** | GOOGL-2 (8.228.0.0/14) |
| **Location** | Ashburn, VA, US |
| **Infrastructure** | Google Cloud Compute |
| **Classification** | Cloud Provider / Hosting |
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## Threat Assessment
Current Threat Indicators: None detected
Blacklist Status: Not listed
Known Campaigns: None
Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
The IP shows no indicators of malicious activity. Reverse DNS resolution confirms association with Googleusercontent.com, consistent with cloud infrastructure patterns.
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## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None observed
- Services: No exposed services (firewalled/no services)
- TLS Certificates: Not detected
- HTTP Banner: Not detected
The absence of open ports suggests this IP is either internal-facing infrastructure or properly secured cloud compute with restricted exposure.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 8.234.213.0/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Neighbor Risk Distribution: 1 low-risk IP identified (8.234.213.150, risk score: 25)
The neighborhood shows minimal threat presence. The single adjacent IP (8.234.213.150) exhibits low-risk characteristics with an authority score of 90.
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## Relationship Graph
Associated entities include:
- Network: GOOGL-2 (multiple entries)
- Hostname: 189.213.234.8.bc.googleusercontent.com
All relationships confirm Google ecosystem infrastructure.
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## Historical Trend
Total Observations: 17
Temporal Pattern: Stable infrastructure signals
Recent observations (2026-07-29) show consistent geolocation, DNS, and network classification data with no degradation or escalation in risk metrics. Ownership and threat persistence remain unchanged.
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: Low
Recommended Action: No action required
The IP represents legitimate cloud infrastructure. If observed in traffic logs:
- Monitor for unusual outbound patterns
- Verify connection legitimacy based on organizational context
- No immediate blocking or filtering required
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Intelligence Source: IPDebrief
Data Confidence: High (multiple signal sources confirmed)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ 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 |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 189.213.234.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 189.213.234.8.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 | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
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 | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-21 19:03:48 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 16:29:42 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 16:41:51 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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