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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 8 security vendors and listed in 1 public blocklist. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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appsstarted[.]ghost[.]io

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Ledger.com/Start® | Getting started — Ledger Support”

8/95 VT Taken Down Feb 26, 2026 1 Blocklist Ledger Cryptocurrency 1 Report Sent CDN + more
8/95 VT vendors 1 blocklist Targets Ledger
63 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
38DB123C
Score
63/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies appsstarted[.]ghost[.]io as an elevated risk due to its specific threat type of brand impersonation, where it masquerades as the well-known brand Ledger, aiming to deceive users.

This domain was flagged by 1 security blocklist and was registered through 1API GmbH, with an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt / R12, and resolves to the IP address 151.101.3.7, having been created on February 21, 2026, with 8 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flagging it, indicating a potentially malicious intent, and although it is currently offline, its history suggests caution.

To mitigate the risks associated with brand impersonation, such as appsstarted[.]ghost[.]io, users should be vigilant when encountering websites that closely resemble those of reputable brands, ensuring they are accessing the correct URL and looking for any discrepancies in the site's appearance or behavior, given the unique seed 38db12, and considering the domain's current offline status, it is essential to remain cautious and monitor for any potential revival or similar threats.
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
8 det.
DNS Security
3/13
URLScan
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
4 mo
Status
Down 402
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal 8 / 95 URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks 3/13 SSL no cert WHOIS 4 mo old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed CDN bypass not suspended Gridinsoft 0/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks 3 / 13
Cloudflare Family Cloudflare Security Quad9 Secure

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/22
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Community Intelligence · Threat Ingested
4/4 ✓
30+ Proprietary Parsers
Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns
Infrastructure Analysis
dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands
Community Intelligence
Real-time ingestion of community-reported threats via Telegram Bot & partner intelligence feeds
Threat Ingested
appsstarted.ghost.io detected and queued for full analysis
Feb 26, 2026
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · DNS Security Blocks · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis · Cloudflare Radar Scan
11/11 ✓
54+ Vendor Submissions
Threat data submitted to 54+ security vendors & threat intelligence platforms
Show all 54 vendors
SpamhausCloudflareGoogle Safe BrowsingMicrosoft SecurityVirusTotalNetcraftESETBitdefenderNorton Safe WebAviraPhishTankDr.WebYandex Safe BrowsingURLScan.ioPolySwarmSiteReviewURLQueryPhishStatsPhishReportIsItPhishThreatCenterKasperskyOpenPhishAPWG eCrimeComodo / XcitiumFortinet / FortiGuardPalo Alto NetworksSophosTrend MicroWebrootZeroFOXSURBLAbusixCRDF LabsQuad9CleanBrowsingCyRadarScumware.orgPhishing.DatabaseMalware PatrolANY.RUNHybrid AnalysisURLhausMalwareBazaarThreatFoxAbuse.chAbuseIPDBAlienVault OTXMISPDomainToolsSecurityTrailsCensysBinaryEdgeCIRCL
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
8 / 95 vendors flagged on VirusTotal
Feb 25, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Mar 02, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 1 blocklist: PhishDestroy
Jun 26, 2026
DNS Security Blocks
Blocked by 3 of 13 DNS providers: Cloudflare family, Cloudflare security, Quad9 secure
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Ledger
Forensic Evidence Collection
Public scans via URLScan.io, URLQuery & Cloudflare Radar — DOM snapshots, HTTP transactions, DNS & certificate data
Web Archive Preservation
Site preserved in Wayback Machine — immutable copy of phishing content for legal evidence
Technical Deep Analysis
JS source analysis, directory enumeration, open directories scan, email harvesting, Telegram bot detection, exposed databases & other OSINT artifacts useful for threat actor identification
Cloudflare Radar Scan
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — network analysis completed
Mar 02, 2026
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Registrar & Hosting Notification · DestroyList Published · Abuse Reports Sent · Conditional Re-detection
4/4 ✓
Registrar & Hosting Notification
Initial abuse reports sent to domain registrar (1API GmbH) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
Feb 26, 2026
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar 1API GmbH, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
Feb 26, 2026
Conditional Re-detection
Follow-up alerts only if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — prevents spam, ensures reports contain active evidence
ICANN Escalation — triggered only on re-detection (24h+ active threat), not on initial report. Formal complaint per RAA §3.18 with full forensic evidence
Public Transparency & Takedown
Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Domain Taken Down
3/3 ✓
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Domain Taken Down
Phishing site is offline — no longer serving malicious content
Mar 14, 2026

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-02-26 23:20 UTC
Malicious · 8/95 engines
Forensic screenshot of appsstarted.ghost.io showing the phishing page layout
IP: 151.101.3.7
1API GmbH
125d old
Page Title
Ledger.com/Start® | Getting started — Ledger Support

Domain Intelligence

Domainappsstarted.ghost.io
Registrar 1API DE(DE)
IP Address 151.101.3.7 CDN
GeoUS San Francisco, US
NetworkASAS54113 · AS54113 Fastly, Inc.
Origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP on the edge IP returns unrelated tenants — origin discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
RegistrationCreated Feb 21, 2026 (125d)
HTTP Status402 Error
HTTP Status402
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedFeb 26, 2026
Nameservers["woz.ns.cloudflare.com","sara.ns.cloudflare.com"]
TLS Fingerprint015fe124633494e0f12ca559184431eeb45d2255…
TLS SAN Domainsghost.io
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint: 1API GmbH Ledger — suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
ledger.fintrack.link
Taken down 2 VT
startedpages.ghost.io
Taken down 4 VT
graspstay.ghost.io
Taken down 5 VT
indexweb.ghost.io
Taken down 4 VT
started-get.ghost.io
Taken down 3 VT
techhelpnow.ghost.io
Taken down 5 VT
webstartpublic.ghost.io
Taken down 9 VT
startabove.ghost.io
Taken down 4 VT
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Technologies · 3 identified
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VirusTotal Analysis

8 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
ChainPatrol
alphaMountain.ai
CRDF
CyRadar
Gridinsoft
Lionic
Webroot
Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of appsstarted.ghost.io · checked Mar 2, 2026

100
Good
Performance
FCP
0.8s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.8s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
0.8s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

Were You Affected by This Site?

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If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.

Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →

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Other Domains on 151.101.3.7 6 phishing domains

This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns

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Other Ledger Impersonation Domains

These domains also target Ledger users. View all Ledger threats →

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About This Report: appsstarted.ghost.io

This domain security report for appsstarted.ghost.io is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.

The site displays a page titled “Ledger.com/Start® | Getting started — Ledger Support”, which may be designed to impersonate Ledger.

appsstarted.ghost.io has been flagged by 8 security vendors as of June 26, 2026.

If you believe this listing is inaccurate, you can submit an appeal. For more information about our methodology, visit our FAQ page.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with appsstarted.ghost.io — act now.

What should I do immediately?
Urgent
  • Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
  • Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
  • Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
  • Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
  • Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines

According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:

  • Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g., 0x5856...35985)
  • Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
  • Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
  • Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
  • Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
  • All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including appsstarted.ghost.io)
  • Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used

Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.

Where should I report the scam?
  • FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
  • Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
  • Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
  • Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
  • Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately

The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.

How do crypto scams typically work?
  • Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
  • Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
  • Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
  • Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
  • Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
  • AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
  • Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
  • Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
  • Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
  • Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
  • "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
  • $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
  • Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
  • Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
  • FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov

Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics

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