# miningsoft.org — SUSPICIOUS

> miningsoft.org poses as a cryptocurrency mining service while distributing generic malware. Created March 17, 2021, it’s hosted on 188.114.96.

## Summary
PhishDestroy identifies miningsoft.org as a suspected fraudulent website impersonating legitimate cryptocurrency mining services to distribute malware or steal credentials. While the site uses a Google Trust Services SSL certificate for an air of legitimacy, the domain’s behavior and technical attributes suggest malicious intent aimed at unsuspecting users seeking mining software solutions. The site’s name intentionally mimics reputable mining platforms, creating a false sense of trust that threat actors exploit to trick visitors into downloading malicious payloads or disclosing sensitive information.  Evidence supporting this assessment includes domain creation on March 17, 2021, a registration through Web Commerce Communications Limited dba WebNic.cc, and hosting on IP address 188.114.96.3. Notably, VirusTotal currently reports 0 out of 95 security engines detecting malicious activity, which may indicate either a very new threat or highly evasive malware. This lack of immediate detection highlights the importance of proactive caution rather than relying solely on automated scanning tools. Additionally, the site has not yet appeared on major blocklists, but given its active status and suspicious branding, it remains a high-risk domain under monitoring.  Users who have visited miningsoft.org should avoid interacting with the site further and immediately close the browser tab. Refrain from downloading any files or entering login credentials. If any downloads occurred, users should perform a full antivirus scan using updated software. To prevent further exposure, consider blocking the domain and IP address in your firewall or hosts file. Report the domain to your cybersecurity team or relevant abuse channels to help prevent others from falling victim. Always verify software sources through official websites or trusted platforms before engaging with crypto-related services. Caution is strongly advised when cryptocurrency and mining software are involved.

## Threat Details
- Verdict: SUSPICIOUS
- Site status: unknown (HTTP ?)

## Domain Intelligence
- Registered: 2021-03-17 21:14:37
- Registrar: Web Commerce Communications Limited dba WebNic.cc
- IP: 188.114.96.3

## Detection Status
- VirusTotal: 0 vendors flagged
- Google Safe Browsing: clean
- Blocklists: 0 hits

## Evidence
- Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/domains/miningsoft.org
- PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/miningsoft.org/
- LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/miningsoft.org/llm.txt

## If You Visited This Site
1. Change any passwords you may have entered
2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts
3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities

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Report by PhishDestroy | https://phishdestroy.io/domain/miningsoft.org/
Last updated: 2026-04-04