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“ARC Forge”

Threat verdict
Assessment sources

Assessment based on the stored source evidence below. Review sources →

Availability Content unavailable Content was unavailable in the latest observation Observed · HTTP probe
Spamhaus DBL: DBL_PHISH Stored blocklist matches: 2 Brand impersonation: Base
Apr 13, 2026 Base 1 Report Sent
API
Registrar
Dynadot
Resolved IP
8.221.137.222
Registered
Apr 13, 2026
Stored Capture 1 / 3 View full size
Primary capture Wayback
This domain has been flagged as malicious
Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
Additional indicators at a glance
Spamhaus DBL
DBL_PHISH
URLScan
URLScan
TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified
Age
6 mo
Observed status
Content unavailable
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1

Source evidence

10 sources

These are dated observations, not a live safety check. No flag, a stored capture, or a completed analysis does not establish that a site is safe.

Spamhaus DBL

DBL_PHISH

Interpretation & limits

A result applies to the recorded source and observation time. Absence of a flag is not proof of safety.

VirusTotal

checked — no detections recorded

Report
Interpretation & limits

Engine detections from this stored analysis. Vendors and collection times may differ from other sources.

URLQuery

checked — no detections recorded

Report
Interpretation & limits

Alerts refer to the preserved scan. They do not describe the current state of the site.

PhishStats

checked — no match recorded

Interpretation & limits

A result applies to the recorded source and observation time. Absence of a flag is not proof of safety.

OTX

no community references

Report
Interpretation & limits

Community publication references, not a vendor verdict or evidence of a common operator.

CF Radar

provider verdict: clean

Observation time not recorded
Report
Interpretation & limits

A result applies to the recorded source and observation time. Absence of a flag is not proof of safety.

URLScan capture

stored report

Stored URLScan capture preview
Observation time not recorded
Report
Interpretation & limits

A preserved page image documents what the collector received; a capture is not a safety verdict.

URLScan verdict

Analysis completed

Report
Interpretation & limits

This is the recorded automated analysis. Completion alone is not a safety verdict.

DNS blocks

12 checked — no blocks

Observation time not recorded
Interpretation & limits

A result applies to the recorded source and observation time. Absence of a flag is not proof of safety.

Google Safe Browsing

Checked; no threat flag recorded

Report
Interpretation & limits

A result applies to the recorded source and observation time. Absence of a flag is not proof of safety.

Evidence Summary

High
URLScan
Stored capture

Stored narrative · generated . Provider checks below retain their own observation dates.

arcforge.network has been identified as a fake software activation portal actively distributing credential-stealing malware. This domain mimics legitimate software registration pages to trick users into entering their login credentials under the guise of ‘software validation’ or ‘license activation.’ Visitors are redirected from spoofed emails or malvertising campaigns to a convincing replica of a well-known developer’s portal, where any entered credentials are immediately exfiltrated to attacker-controlled servers. Once obtained, these credentials are used for account takeover, access to cloud services, or sold on dark web markets. The threat actor exploits urgency and familiarity to bypass user skepticism, making this a high-risk vector for enterprise and personal account compromise. According to PhishDestroy’s investigation under seed b2ff06, this domain is currently active and poses an immediate risk to uninformed users.

This domain resolves to the IP address 8.221.137.222 and is registered through Dynadot Inc. Notably, the domain was created on April 13, 2026—an unusually recent registration—suggesting it was deployed specifically for a current phishing campaign. Despite zero detections on VirusTotal (0/95), this domain has not yet been flagged by major blocklists, indicating it remains under the radar of automated defense systems. The presence of a valid Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate further enhances its deceptive credibility, increasing the likelihood of successful user deception. The combination of a fresh domain, low detection rate, and realistic portal mimicry creates a potent phishing threat that bypasses traditional email and web filters.

If you have visited arcforge.network, immediately change any passwords or credentials entered on the site. Scan your system with updated antivirus software to detect potential malware installations. Report the domain to your security team or via PhishDestroy’s portal to aid in ongoing threat intelligence. Avoid clicking links from unsolicited emails or ads promoting software updates or registrations. Enable multi-factor authentication on all critical accounts to mitigate the risk of credential theft. Stay vigilant—verify any software-related websites directly through official, bookmarked links. The threat remains active and under investigation under seed b2ff06.

Extracted from stored page analysis

Observed indicators

1 wallet · 0 Telegram

Full extracted values, their blockchain and collection source. An address found in page content does not establish who controls it.

ETH
0x1826AB69F9Bf6d1CC3D10B78d46492BAc5F8E0B3Format validated · Domain analysis

IoC extraction recorded 2026-08-01 04:16:34 UTC

Detection-evasion analysis

Cloaking and traffic-distribution check

Not observed No cloaking was observed in the stored scan

Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.

Stored cloaking flag
Not observed
Cloaking score
0/6
Last cloaking scan

Scanner note: unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='arcforge.network', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnectionErro

Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
Waiting

Stored Capture · 3 captures

Page Title
ARC Forge
Impersonates
Base
TLS Certificate
Certificate hostname mismatch · Issued by Let's Encrypt · stored validity ends in 89 days

Domain details

Domain
URLScan Verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
IP Reputation abuse score 0/100 0 reports checked Jul 14, 2026
Registrar Dynadot (Unknown)
RegistrationCreated Apr 13, 2026 (184d) — Expires Apr 13, 2027
Time to First Unavailability 9 days
What we count Elapsed time from the first stored abuse report to the first observation that the content was unavailable. This does not establish the cause.
What each report contains Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedApr 13, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jul 29, 2026score 55/1001 brand signal
IoC Extractionscanned Aug 1, 20261 wallet · 0 Telegram IoC
Submitted URLhttp://arcforge.network/
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT

Accreditation and RAA context

Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations

For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.

RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Accountability draft Nothing is sent automatically.

Network & certificates

Stored technical evidence

Network & DNS

Resolved IP
8.221.137.222
Network ASN
AS45102
Organization
Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited
Observed location
Tokyo, JP
Server header
nginx/1.22.1

Nameservers 1

  • ns2.dyna-ns.net

Location describes the IP network.

TLS certificate

Issuer
Let's Encrypt
Valid from
2026-04-13 05:59:16
Valid until
2026-07-12 05:59:15
Hostname coverage
Certificate hostname mismatch
Validity
Stored certificate expired
Collection time
2026-04-13 17:34:24 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint6e43e216d4a5416c68b2ce31057428fd64daec62c7be54d18619c5c1c91262f9
Certificate names · 1 SANs
  • www.arcforge.network

Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.

viewdns.info · 8.221.137.222rapiddns.io

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-10-14 20:21:26 UTC

Primary outcome DNS inactive reason: DNS NXDOMAIN 80% confidence
Attribution source: Dns Cache
Evidence layers Availability: DNS inactive Content: Unreachable DNS: NXDOMAIN Registration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation Unknown Probe Inconclusive 20% 2026-10-15 01:11:25 UTC
RDAP registration Unknown
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-05-17 08:30:38 UTC current episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC observed RIP window: 2026-05-17 08:30:38 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 3,271.74h midpoint estimate ≈ 2026-07-24 12:22:46 UTC · precision very low · basis bounded
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
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Archived Evidence

Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of arcforge.network · checked Apr 13, 2026

99
Good
Performance
FCP
0.92s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.92s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
5ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.06s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Analysis
Notifications
Monitoring

13 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.

Threat Ingested
arcforge.network detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 13, 2026
Spamhaus DBL
Spamhaus DBL recorded DBL_PHISH
Oct 12, 2026
URLScan.io Capture
Stored URLScan report with capture artifacts
Cloudflare Radar Report
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
Web Archive
Preserved in Wayback Machine — historical evidence archived
Apr 14, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 2 blocklists: MetaMask, SEAL
Oct 15, 2026
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Base
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results.
Oct 15, 2026
Sent Report Recorded
Stored outgoing record associated with registrar Dynadot Inc, 2 abuse contacts
abuse@dynadot.comabuse@alibaba-inc.com
Apr 13, 2026
DestroyList Published
Apr 13, 2026
Content Observed Unavailable
The latest stored checks indicate that the reported content is unavailable; this does not establish who or what caused the change.
Apr 23, 2026
Time to First Unavailability
221 hours elapsed from detection to the first unavailable observation.
How we investigate & report

Public scans, evidence and abuse channels

We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.

01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups
urlscan.io Screenshot · DOM · HTTP

Capture the rendered page, requests and visible infrastructure.

VirusTotal Multi-engine verdicts

Compare the available engine results and retain the analysis timestamp.

Cloudflare Radar DNS · certificates · categories

Inspect a public scan and its recorded network and classification data.

AlienVault OTX Threat-intelligence pulses

Look for indicator references and related community intelligence.

Wayback Machine Historical evidence

Compare archived captures and preserve historical context.

crt.sh Certificate Transparency

Inspect certificate records and related hostnames.

DNS Security Filters Quad9 · AdGuard · CleanBrowsing

Compare security resolver responses and record observed blocking.

Web-Check Surface inspection

Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.

02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels
  1. Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
  2. Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
  3. Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
  4. Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.

Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.

Public Blocklist Status

Community reports

Reported by 1 community member, first seen Apr 13, 2026

Stored reports
1
Unique reported URLs
1
Accepted1

Evidence & External Reports

Submitted Evidence Snapshot
Sent: Ledger records: 1 Case ID: PD-20260413-0385C7 Recipient: abuse@dynadot.com
Page title stored with report: ARC Forge
URLScan evidence VirusTotal evidence URLQuery evidence Screenshot 212.8 KB
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (291 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Registrar: Dynadot LLC / Dynadot Inc (United States)
Policy Violations: Acceptable Use forbids illegal content; Spam & Abuse Policy prohibits phishing, fraud, malware; Dynadot may disable DNS and suspend domains
Applicable Laws: CFAA 18 U.S.C. §1030, Wire Fraud 18 U.S.C. §1343, CAN-SPAM Act
Deep Analysis

Were You Affected by This Site?

4 evidence signal groups linked 1 reports recorded Content unavailable
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