Stored PhishDestroy threat listing. VirusTotal analysis stored; no vendor detections were recorded at check time. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
Results reflect each source’s collection time. Zero detections do not guarantee safety. OTX references are community publications.
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Registrar contextNiceNIC
Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
darkhub.co is an active website that surfaced on the internet only days before being added to PhishDestroy’s blocklist. The site shows no obvious branding or page title that would indicate a specific service, but its rapid registration suggests a phishing or fraud motive aimed at cryptocurrency users. PhishDestroy first recorded the domain on 2026-10-19 and confirmed the site was still reachable on that date. The domain remains listed as alive as of the last check on 2026-10-19.
How the scam works
Although the exact content of darkhub.co is not disclosed, domains of this type typically present a fake login or investment interface that prompts visitors to enter wallet credentials, private keys, or to approve transactions through a connected wallet. Once the information is submitted, attackers can transfer any assets held in the compromised wallet or drain funds via unauthorized approvals. Victims therefore risk total loss of cryptocurrency balances and any linked financial assets.
Evidence
VirusTotal scanned the domain on 2026-10-19 and reported zero malicious detections out of 92 scanning engines, indicating that the site has not yet been flagged by mainstream security tools. The only active listing is PhishDestroy’s own blocklist, and the domain does not appear on Google Safe Browsing, urlscan.io, or Spamhaus at this time.
Infrastructure
darkhub.co was registered on 2026-10-07 through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, giving the operators only a twelve‑day window before PhishDestroy detected the site. The domain resolves to the IP address 15.235.95.183, which is the sole hosting point observed for the site. The short lifespan between registration and detection is typical of throwaway domains used in phishing campaigns.
What to do
Anyone who entered wallet credentials, private keys, or approved transactions on darkhub.co should immediately revoke all wallet approvals, move any assets to a new secure wallet, and change associated passwords with strong, unique values. Enable two‑factor authentication where possible and monitor blockchain activity for unauthorized transfers. Defenders should block the domain at network gateways, add it to internal threat feeds, and continue to monitor for related indicators of compromise.
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Hostnames retained in the domain record or Certificate Transparency cache. A hostname alone does not establish current availability or malicious activity.
autodiscover.darkhub.coDomain record
cpanel.darkhub.coDomain record
cpcalendars.darkhub.coDomain record
cpcontacts.darkhub.coDomain record
mail.darkhub.coDomain record
news.darkhub.coDomain record
webdisk.darkhub.coDomain record
webmail.darkhub.coDomain record
wiki.darkhub.coDomain record
www.darkhub.coDomain record
The original observation time is not recorded for these hostnames.
3 evidence signal groups linked0 stored notification recordsUnverified
Listed domains receive at least one abuse report; this entry has no retained notification history.
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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After a phishing incident
Recommendations & Advice for Victims
Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.
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
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
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 darkhub.co)
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)
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
How do phishing scams typically work?
Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
"Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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