homepageledger[.]ghost[.]io

The domain homepageledger.ghost.io is assessed as having an elevated risk level due to its specific threat type of brand impersonation. This domain was designed to mimic the official Ledger website, potentially misleading users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate service.

Analysis indicates that homepageledger.ghost.io was flagged by 13 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, suggesting a moderate level of suspicion among the security community. The domain was registered through 1API GmbH and resolves to the IP address 151.101.3.7, which is located in the United States and is part of the AS54113 Fastly, Inc. network. The domain was created on October 01, 2011, and has appeared on one security blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy. The SSL certificate for this domain was issued by Let's Encrypt, and the current status is that the domain has been taken offline. The page title found on this domain was 'Getting start Ledger.com/start', which further indicates an attempt to impersonate the official Ledger website.

To mitigate the risk of brand impersonation, users should verify the URL of any website claiming to be associated with Ledger before providing any personal or financial information. Security teams and network administrators should implement DNS-based blocking rules to prevent access to homepageledger.ghost.io and monitor for any related subdomains or IP addresses. Additionally, educating users about the importance of recognizing official URLs and using trusted sources for accessing Ledger services can significantly reduce the likelihood of falling victim to such attacks.