# PhishDestroy threat dossier — gov.uk-dwpliz.icu
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Fetched:   2026-07-15 12:05:47 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/gov.uk-dwpliz.icu/

## VERDICT
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TAKEN DOWN (neutralised)
Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)
Scam classification: Credential Phishing

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      15/91 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: ADMINUSLabs, BitDefender, CRDF, CyRadar, ESET, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Fortinet, G-Data, Gridinsoft, LevelBlue, Lionic, SOCRadar, Sophos, VIPRE, Webroot
Public blocklists: listed on 2 independent blocklists

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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Registered:      2026-06-12
HTTP response:   502

## 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: 2026-06-12 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration)
First detected:    2026-06-12 22:30:45 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
First reported:    2026-06-15 00:27:29 UTC (abuse notice filed)
Last verified:     2026-07-15 12:20:44 UTC
Neutralised:       2026-06-13 08:57:34 UTC
Current status:    taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead)

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-06-25 22:06:16 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

The domain gov.uk-dwpliz.icu has been identified as a credential theft phishing site. The domain is currently offline and has been taken down. This domain posed an elevated risk to users by attempting to steal sensitive information such as usernames and passwords.

Infrastructure analysis reveals that the domain gov.uk-dwpliz.icu was created on June 12, 2026. The domain has been flagged by 15 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a moderate level of detection. The domain appears on two security blocklists: PhishDestroy and PhishingDB. These blocklists are known for tracking and identifying malicious domains, and the presence of gov.uk-dwpliz.icu on both lists further confirms its malicious nature. The domain’s registrar and associated IP addresses have not been provided, but the creation date and blocklist appearances provide additional context for its threat assessment.

Given the current offline status of the domain, the immediate risk to users is mitigated. However, continued monitoring is recommended to ensure that the domain does not reappear in a malicious form. Users are advised to remain vigilant and avoid clicking on links or entering personal information on any unfamiliar or suspicious sites. Security teams should update their blocklists and ensure that all systems are configured to prevent access to this domain in the future. Additionally, conducting regular security awareness training can help users recognize and avoid phishing attacks.

## 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/gov.uk-dwpliz.icu/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=gov.uk-dwpliz.icu
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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