control-gemini[.]com
“NEXUS”
3/91 VT
Active threat
Jul 26, 2026
Gemini
Impersonation
GB
+ more
GB
+ more
81
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Analysis of control-Gemini[.]com indicates a high-risk phishing domain registered on July 20, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED. The domain remains active as of July 26, 2026, and is flagged by at least one security blocklist (PhishDestroy). Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain resolves to IP address 206.71.149.193 and utilizes Cloudflare nameservers (molly.ns.cloudflare.com, yadiel.ns.cloudflare.com), a common tactic to obscure hosting origins and evade takedowns.
VirusTotal detection data shows 3 of 91 security vendors flagging the domain, though the specific nature of the threat—such as targeted brand or phishing kit—remains unconfirmed due to lack of page content analysis. The domain's recent registration and use of Cloudflare suggest an attempt to establish short-lived infrastructure for credential harvesting or fraudulent cloud service impersonation.
Defenders should treat this domain as malicious, block resolution at the network level, and monitor for associated IP or nameserver reuse in new registrations. Further investigation into the resolved IP (206.71.149.193) may reveal additional linked phishing infrastructure or hosting patterns.
VirusTotal detection data shows 3 of 91 security vendors flagging the domain, though the specific nature of the threat—such as targeted brand or phishing kit—remains unconfirmed due to lack of page content analysis. The domain's recent registration and use of Cloudflare suggest an attempt to establish short-lived infrastructure for credential harvesting or fraudulent cloud service impersonation.
Defenders should treat this domain as malicious, block resolution at the network level, and monitor for associated IP or nameserver reuse in new registrations. Further investigation into the resolved IP (206.71.149.193) may reveal additional linked phishing infrastructure or hosting patterns.
VirusTotal
3 det.
URLScan
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
7d Very New!
Observed status
Active threat 200
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
3 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 85d
WHOIS
7d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
10/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-07-26 15:22 UTC
Malicious · 3/91 engines
IP: 206.71.149.193
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 7d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domaincontrol-gemini.com
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
206.71.149.193
RegistrationCreated Jul 20, 2026 (7d · Very New!) — Expires Jul 20, 2027
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 26, 2026
Nameserversmolly.ns.cloudflare.comyadiel.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprint4c34b1d1aec1cc08cdb819e43e866b516d44fa4b…
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Gemini
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 2 identified
Nginx
Web servers
Reverse proxies
Nginx is a web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy and HTTP cache.
nginx.org 100% confidence
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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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.
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Domain Appeal
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gemninlogine.webflow.io About This Report: control-gemini.com
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
The site displays a page titled “NEXUS”, which may be designed to impersonate Gemini.
control-gemini.com has been flagged by 3 security vendors as of July 27, 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 control-gemini.com — 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
control-gemini.com) - 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