This domain, document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online, is flagged as a high-risk generic phishing threat designed to deceive users into interacting with fraudulent document-sharing interfaces. Analysis indicates the campaign likely employs fake login prompts or malicious file downloads to harvest credentials or deploy payloads, a common tactic in document-themed phishing schemes. The domain exhibits no legitimate business association, further elevating its risk profile. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain resolves to the IP address 102.218.215.117, a host with no prior reputation for legitimate services. It was registered on March 17, 2026, through OwnRegistrar, Inc., a registrar frequently observed in transient phishing operations. The domain’s SSL certificate, issued by Let’s Encrypt, provides minimal trust assurance, as automated issuance is standard for both legitimate and malicious sites. Detection metrics from VirusTotal show 14 out of 95 security vendors flagging the domain as malicious, a moderate but concerning consensus. No major blocklists or threat intelligence feeds currently list the domain, suggesting it remains under the radar of broader automated defenses. The creation date, set in the future, may indicate an attempt to evade temporal-based reputation systems or a registration error. Mitigation against this threat requires a multi-layered approach. Users should avoid interacting with any prompts or downloads from document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online, particularly those requesting credentials or executable files. Network-level protections should block the domain and its resolving IP, 102.218.215.117, at firewalls or DNS filters. Organizations should monitor for internal traffic to this host, as it may indicate successful phishing attempts or lateral movement. Endpoint security tools should be configured to detect and quarantine any files originating from the domain, especially PDFs or Office documents with embedded macros. Security teams are advised to review logs for connections to the domain or IP within the past 48 hours, as this campaign appears to be actively targeting users. Employee training should emphasize skepticism toward unsolicited document-sharing links, even when SSL certificates are present.
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking and traffic-distribution check
Not observedNo 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='document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
Registration (base domain)vfmfb.online · Created Mar 17, 2026 (208d)—Expires Mar 17, 2027
Time to First Unavailability2h
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 DetectedJun 29, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jun 29, 2026score 73/1001 brand signal
For the registrable domain vfmfb.online behind this subdomain, 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
102.218.215.117
Network ASN
AS329184
Organization
Host Africa (Pty) Ltd
Observed location
Johannesburg, ZA
Server header
LiteSpeed
Nameservers 3
ns1.host-ww.net
ns2.host-ww.net
null
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Issuer
Let's Encrypt / YR2
Valid from
2026-05-31 17:44:18
Valid until
2026-08-29 17:44:17
Hostname coverage
Certificate hostname mismatch
Validity
Stored certificate expired
Collection time
2026-06-29 16:00:15 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint3d2b18169fdbe37f1048fa1478b4bb0da042c2a1c3bef96352dfd5153234b170Certificate names · 1 SANs
www.document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-11 01:12:23 UTC
RDAP registrationUnknown
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-07-03 04:17:23 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-07-03 04:17:23 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 2,147.96hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-08-16 22:16:09 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.
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online· checked Jun 29, 2026
100
Good
Performance
FCP
0.79s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.79s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.23s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good50-89 Needs Work0-49 Poor
Forensic History & Detection Timeline
ThreatLifecycleTelemetry
This timeline displays historical security and status checkpoints observed by the PhishDestroy automated monitoring network. It records domain lifecycle updates, scanner changes, and threat telemetry over time.
VirusTotal Detections Update2026-06-29 13:54:54 UTC
VirusTotal scanner detections updated from 10 to 14. Added scanner alerts: Chong Lua Dao, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Gridinsoft, Lionic.
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
document-pdf-001files.vfmfb.online detected and queued for full analysis
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.
The latest stored checks indicate that the reported content is unavailable; this does not establish who or what caused the change.
Jun 29, 2026
Time to First Unavailability
2 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+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
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.
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (650 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Policy Violations:
Illegal Activities: Active phishing operation targeting victims
Fraud & Deception: Impersonation of legitimate services
Identity Theft: Collection of credentials under false pretenses
Applicable Laws (Unknown):
International Anti-Cybercrime Regulations
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
Universal Fraud Prevention Laws
Phishing activities violate international cybercrime conventions and Unknown's domestic fraud laws.
Action Required: This evidence-backed report demonstrates clear violations requiring suspension per your policies. Continued hosting exposes your organization to regulatory scrutiny and potential legal liability.
5 evidence signal groups linked1 reports recordedContent unavailable
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 →
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
