# PhishDestroy threat dossier — gemininetworks.org
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Fetched:   2026-06-10 01:34:11 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/gemininetworks.org/

## VERDICT
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TAKEN DOWN (neutralised)
Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)
Scam classification: Impersonation
Targeted brand: gemini (and: netflix, signal)

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      10/93 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: alphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, CyRadar, Fortinet, G-Data, Google Safebrowsing, Kaspersky, Lionic, Sophos, VIPRE
Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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IP address:      198.12.80.250 (US, Buffalo)
ASN:             ASAS36352 AS-COLOCROSSING, US
Hosting org:     AS36352 HostPapa
Registered:      2026-02-21
Page title:      Gemini Network

## TLS CERTIFICATE
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Issuer:     R13
Status:     INVALID chain

## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response)
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Status: CLOSED — no report required.
This domain was neutralised before the abuse-report cycle could be dispatched — either
the hosting provider / registrar suspended it on their own, the DNS went dead, or the
operator abandoned the infrastructure. PhishDestroy keeps the evidence bundle on file
for audit but no formal notice was sent.

## TIMELINE
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Domain registered: 2026-02-21 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration)
First detected:    2026-02-26 23:22:14 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-06-02 17:20:40 UTC
Neutralised:       2026-04-21 22:01:43 UTC
Current status:    taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead)

## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence)
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URLScan.io:       https://urlscan.io/result/019aa4c2-e5b0-7618-a31a-1c267a6b0ab7/
Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/*/gemininetworks.org
crt.sh CT logs:   https://crt.sh/?q=%25.gemininetworks.org
Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=gemininetworks.org
AlienVault OTX:   https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/gemininetworks.org
URLhaus:          https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/gemininetworks.org/

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-03-19 02:04:57 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

PhishDestroy identifies gemininetworks.org as an active brand impersonation threat targeting Gemini, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange. This domain's intent is to deceive users by mimicking the Gemini brand, potentially leading to credential theft or financial fraud. Brand impersonation scams like this pose significant security risks as they exploit user trust in legitimate services.

The domain gemininetworks.org was registered recently on February 21, 2026, and currently resolves to the IP address 198.12.80.250. It has been flagged by 10 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal and appears on one security blocklist, confirming suspicious activity. The site uses the page title "Gemini Network" to lend credibility, further indicating its deceptive nature. The ongoing active status of this domain suggests it is still a threat to users.

Users are strongly advised to avoid visiting gemininetworks.org and should not disclose any personal or login information if they have accessed the site. To stay safe, only interact with official Gemini platforms and verify URLs carefully. Employing updated security software and monitoring accounts for unusual activity can help mitigate risks associated with this impersonation domain.

## 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 (volunteer 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/gemininetworks.org/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=gemininetworks.org
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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