# PhishDestroy threat dossier — distributions-flarenetworks.live
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Fetched:   2026-07-11 11:59:28 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/distributions-flarenetworks.live/

## VERDICT
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HIGH THREAT — malicious activity confirmed
Composite threat score: 64/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      4/95 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: Emsisoft, Fortinet, Netcraft, Webroot
Public blocklists: listed on 3 independent blocklists

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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IP address:      188.114.97.3
Registrar:       NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED

!!! REGISTRAR INTEGRITY ALERT — NiceNIC !!!
NiceNIC International: over 90% of its registered domains are associated with
illegal content; documented systematic abuse-report non-response. Primary sources:
  https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-real
  https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-verdict

Nameservers:     ada.ns.cloudflare.com, will.ns.cloudflare.com
Registered:      2026-07-10
Expires:         2027-07-10
HTTP response:   200

## 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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Domain registered: 2026-07-10 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration)
First detected:    2026-07-11 10:23:50 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-07-11 12:25:19 UTC
Current status:    ACTIVE / observable

## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence)
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URLScan.io:       https://urlscan.io/result/019f5045-7145-71be-9a9a-12ae9b73dc4b/
Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/*/distributions-flarenetworks.live
crt.sh CT logs:   https://crt.sh/?q=%25.distributions-flarenetworks.live
Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=distributions-flarenetworks.live
AlienVault OTX:   https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/distributions-flarenetworks.live
URLhaus:          https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/distributions-flarenetworks.live/

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-07-11 10:55:01 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

The risk level associated with the domain distributions-flarenetworks.live is classified as high, categorized specifically as a generic phishing threat. This domain poses potential security threats through fraudulent activities designed to deceive users into divulging sensitive information or credentials.

Detailed analysis reveals that the domain distributions-flarenetworks.live was registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, with a creation date recorded as July 10, 2026. The domain is currently active and resolves to the IP address 188.114.97.3. Furthermore, this domain exhibits a VirusTotal detection count of 4 out of 95 security vendors, indicating a notable presence on threat intelligence platforms. The use of an SSL certificate from Google Trust Services does not mitigate the identified risks, as it could lend a false sense of security to unsuspecting users.

To mitigate risks associated with this type of phishing threat, users are advised to exercise caution when interacting with communications that involve this domain. It is essential to verify the authenticity of URLs before entering any personal information. Organizations should implement advanced threat detection solutions and user education programs to recognize signs of phishing attempts. Blocking the resolved IP address 188.114.97.3 through network security protocols can further reduce exposure to this threat. Regular updates to security measures and maintaining vigilance against suspicious activities are critical in safeguarding against phishing attacks.

## EVIDENCE HASHES
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Favicon MD5:       dc270172d1648eb90a7ac9e496aaa7ec

## 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/distributions-flarenetworks.live/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=distributions-flarenetworks.live
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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