# PhishDestroy threat dossier — api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn
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Fetched:   2026-07-21 13:42:20 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn/

## VERDICT
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ACTIVE THREAT — multiple warning signs
Composite threat score: 45/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      0/91 security vendors flagged this domain
Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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HTTP response:   403

## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response)
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Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is
waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter.

## TIMELINE
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First detected:    2026-07-19 12:59:55 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-07-21 12:25:47 UTC
Current status:    ACTIVE / observable

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-07-19 22:39:51 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

Is api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn a Samsung-themed phishing

Analysis of api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn indicates this domain is currently active and exhibits characteristics consistent with phishing infrastructure. As of July 19, 2026, the domain returns an HTTP 403 status, suggesting access is restricted or the server is configured to deny public requests, a common tactic to evade automated scanning or casual inspection. The domain appears on one security blocklist and is actively blocked by PhishDestroy, though no vendor detections are recorded in the most recent VirusTotal scan by 91 engines. The absence of detections does not confirm legitimacy, as phishing domains often evade detection during early deployment or when infrastructure is repurposed.  The domain name incorporates 'samsung.cn' and 'semiconductor', which may indicate an attempt to impersonate Samsung's semiconductor division or related business operations. However, no confirmed brand targeting or phishing kit has been identified in available data, and the exact content of the site remains unanalyzed. Defenders should treat this domain as suspicious based on its naming convention, blocklist presence, and active status. Organizations with exposure to Samsung's supply chain or semiconductor sector are advised to monitor network traffic to this domain and assess whether internal credentials or data may have been exposed. Further investigation is required to determine the scope and intent of this infrastructure.

## SCORING METHODOLOGY
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Composite score is NOT derived from VirusTotal alone. PhishDestroy aggregates:
  - VirusTotal positive ratio
  - Public blocklist consensus (MetaMask, ScamSniffer, OpenPhish, PhishTank, URLhaus,
    CryptoFirewall, SEAL, Polkadot, Enkrypt, Phishunt, DiscordPhishing, PhishingDB)
  - Cloaking detection (HTTP 666 or rendering delta between bot and real visitor)
  - DNS-filter consensus (Quad9, CleanBrowsing, NextDNS, AdGuard, Cloudflare, etc.)
  - AlienVault OTX pulses + Cloudflare Radar + Google Safe Browsing
  - URLScan / URLQuery verdicts
  - Brand-impersonation heuristics (DOM analysis of forms, logos, wording)
  - Known phishing-kit fingerprinting (favicon hash, JS obfuscation signatures)
  - Wallet-drainer family classification (Angel, MS, Rainbow, Pink, Inferno, ...)
  - Free-TLS vs paid-cert ratio (throwaway infrastructure signal)
  - Registrar/hosting abuse history (this registrar's track record)
  - Human researcher sign-off (operator takedown team)

A domain present in our database is ALREADY flagged. A low VT count by itself does
NOT mean the domain is safe — new scam domains routinely show 0/95 VT for their
first 7–30 days while actively draining wallets. Always cross-reference the composite
score and the individual indicators above, not just VT.

## CORRECTIONS / APPEALS
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Full HTML report:  https://phishdestroy.io/domain/api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=api-stg.semiconductor.samsung.cn
Appeal a flag:     https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/  (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%)
Submit a report:   https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot

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