# PhishDestroy threat dossier — highgamb.cc ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-04-22 12:37:20 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/highgamb.cc/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- ACTIVE + CLOAKED — returns HTTP 666 to scanners, real fraudulent site to victims Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: Gambling Scam Cloaking: DETECTED — domain returns custom HTTP 666 to scanners while serving fraudulent content to real users (type: content_divergence) (score: 1/6) ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 13/94 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: ADMINUSLabs, alphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, CRDF, CyRadar, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Fortinet, G-Data, Gridinsoft, Kaspersky, Lionic, Netcraft, Sophos URLQuery: 2 detections ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 104.21.65.114 (CA, Toronto) ASN: AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting org: Cloudflare, Inc. 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: arely.ns.cloudflare.com, rocco.ns.cloudflare.com Registered: 2026-04-04 ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-04-04 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-04-05 01:11:26 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) First reported: 2026-04-04 22:15:34 UTC (abuse notice filed) Last verified: 2026-04-21 16:12:13 UTC Neutralised: 2026-04-05 10:27:21 UTC Current status: ACTIVE — cloaked behind HTTP 666 to evade scanners ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019d5a8a-dd86-741e-90cd-ba195f0b9d49/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/21fae5db-55c8-4927-a2b9-8386153f29f3 Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/highgamb.cc crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.highgamb.cc Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=highgamb.cc AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/highgamb.cc URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/highgamb.cc/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-04-05 01:12:53 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] The domain highgamb.cc has been identified as an active crypto drainer operation, designed to trick cryptocurrency users into connecting their wallets and authorizing malicious transactions. Security researchers at PhishDestroy observed this domain masquerading as a legitimate gambling or crypto-related service, luring victims with false promises of high returns or exclusive investment opportunities. Once users interact with the site—typically by clicking through to a wallet connection prompt—the drainer silently initiates unauthorized blockchain transactions, siphoning funds directly from connected wallets. This threat is particularly insidious due to its focus on cryptocurrency users, who often operate with less scrutiny than traditional banking customers, and the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions once confirmed. Technical indicators strongly support classifying highgamb.cc as a high-risk threat. The domain currently shows 0 detections out of 95 VirusTotal scans, indicating it has evaded detection by most antivirus engines and threat intelligence platforms. It was registered on March 28, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar often associated with high volumes of suspicious domain registrations. The site operates over Let’s Encrypt-issued SSL, which provides a false sense of legitimacy, and resolves to IP address 104.21.65.114, a hosting infrastructure known for hosting multiple malicious crypto scams. These factors, combined with the domain’s recent creation, suggest a deliberate attempt to fly under the radar while targeting unsuspecting cryptocurrency users. Users who have visited or interacted with highgamb.cc should take immediate action to secure their assets. First, disconnect the domain from your wallet by revoking any connections or approvals granted—use tools like Etherscan’s Token Approval tool or blockchain-specific revocation services. Do not log in or connect wallets to any services affiliated with this domain. Next, scan your device for malware using reputable antivirus software, as crypto drainers often bundle keyloggers or clipboard hijackers to capture sensitive information. Finally, report this domain to PhishDestroy and your organization’s security team if this was accessed on a corporate device. Always verify links through independent sources and use bookmarked URLs for critical services—never rely on search results or unsolicited links in messages. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260404-A39B3E Favicon MD5: 095b185e288ed8e4d934ac78fe6a4e2e ## SCORING METHODOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Full HTML report: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/highgamb.cc/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=highgamb.cc Appeal a flag: https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/ (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%) Submit a report: https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot About PhishDestroy: volunteer-driven open-source threat-intelligence platform. Tracked: 131,000+ phishing domains. Confirmed takedowns: 91,000+. Site: https://phishdestroy.io