download[.]addicted-desktop[.]com
“Verification”
This domain, www.download.addicted-desktop.com, was designed to trick visitors into thinking they need to complete a verification step, likely to steal personal information or deliver malware. The page title 'Verification' is a common lure used by phishers to create a false sense of urgency. Although the site is currently offline, the threat it posed was real and could have led to identity theft or device compromise.
PhishDestroy identified this domain through multiple intelligence sources. VirusTotal shows 1 out of 95 security vendors flagged it as malicious, indicating it was caught early but still dangerous enough to warrant a blocklist entry. The domain was registered on October 16, 2025, through NameSilo, LLC, a registrar sometimes abused by threat actors. It resolved to IP address 192.3.190.188 and had no SSL certificate, which is a red flag for any site requesting user interaction.
If you visited this domain, do not provide any personal information or download any files. Run a full antivirus scan and monitor your accounts for unusual activity. Report any incidents to your security team or local cybercrime unit. Staying cautious of verification traps like this one is key to avoiding phishing attacks.
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Registration: addicted-desktop.com
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For the registrable domain addicted-desktop.com 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.
VirusTotal Analysis
Evidence & External Reports
Were You Affected by This Site?
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
Report to Your Local Authorities
Select your country to get official cybercrime contacts, or create a complaint draft →.
Check Any Domain
Threat analysis using stored blocklist, WHOIS, DNS, and public scan evidence
Scan NowReport Phishing
Submit suspicious domains to our threat database — protect the community
ReportLive Threat Feed
Recent phishing reports and observed availability changes
MonitorStay Informed, Stay Safe
Monitor live threats or contest this listing if you believe it's a false positive