octresearch[.]org
“404 Not Found”
5/91 VT
URLQuery: 4
Content unavailable
Jul 31, 2026
Unavailable since Jul 31, 2026
3 Reports Sent
2h to unavailable
US
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US
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73
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Octresearch.org is currently listed as an active generic phishing infrastructure. The authoritative DNS records resolve to the IPv4 address 173.236.198.196, which is hosted on a DreamHost network indicated by the presence of ns1.dreamhost.com, ns2.dreamhost.com, and ns3.dreamhost.com as the domain’s nameservers. The domain was originally registered on July 09, 2012 through GoDaddy.com, LLC, a registrar that is frequently observed in both legitimate and malicious contexts. Independent threat‑intelligence feeds have placed octresearch[.]org on a single security blocklist, and the commercial anti‑phishing service PhishDestroy has reported the domain as blocked.
VirusTotal analysis shows that 1 of 91 scanning engines has flagged the domain, confirming the presence of at least one detection among a broad vendor ecosystem. No additional public indicators such as SSL certificate details, HTTP response codes, Safe Browsing verdicts, or page‑title metadata are available in the current intelligence set, leaving the exact content and lure tactics unverified. The combination of a longstanding registration, use of a reputable hosting provider, and a low‑frequency detection profile suggests a low‑profile phishing operation that may rely on targeted distribution rather than mass‑scale spam.
Defensive teams should prioritize immediate containment by adding octresearch[.]org to network deny lists, updating URL filtering policies, and ensuring that endpoint protection solutions are aware of the single vendor detection. Continuous monitoring of the IP address 173.236.198.196 and the associated DreamHost nameservers is recommended, as changes to hosting or additional domain resolutions could indicate escalation. Incident response procedures should include verification of any user‑reported credentials or login attempts tied to the domain, and, where feasible, collection of network traffic for deeper forensic analysis.
VirusTotal analysis shows that 1 of 91 scanning engines has flagged the domain, confirming the presence of at least one detection among a broad vendor ecosystem. No additional public indicators such as SSL certificate details, HTTP response codes, Safe Browsing verdicts, or page‑title metadata are available in the current intelligence set, leaving the exact content and lure tactics unverified. The combination of a longstanding registration, use of a reputable hosting provider, and a low‑frequency detection profile suggests a low‑profile phishing operation that may rely on targeted distribution rather than mass‑scale spam.
Defensive teams should prioritize immediate containment by adding octresearch[.]org to network deny lists, updating URL filtering policies, and ensuring that endpoint protection solutions are aware of the single vendor detection. Continuous monitoring of the IP address 173.236.198.196 and the associated DreamHost nameservers is recommended, as changes to hosting or additional domain resolutions could indicate escalation. Incident response procedures should include verification of any user‑reported credentials or login attempts tied to the domain, and, where feasible, collection of network traffic for deeper forensic analysis.
VirusTotal
5 det.
URLQuery
4 det.
URLScan
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
14.1 yr
Observed status
Content unavailable 404
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
3 ignored
Data coverage
VirusTotal
5 / 91
URLQuery
4 det.
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 35d
WHOIS
171 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
13/13
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-07-31 02:21 UTC
Malicious · 5/91 engines
IP: 173.236.198.196
GoDaddy.com, LLC
GoDaddy.com, LLC 5,135d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainoctresearch.org
Registrar
GoDaddy
(US)
(US)
IP Address
173.236.198.196
RegistrationCreated Jul 09, 2012 — Expires Jul 09, 2028
HTTP Status404 Not Found
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 31, 2026
Nameserversns1.dreamhost.comns2.dreamhost.comns3.dreamhost.com
MX Records0 mx2.dreamhost.com 0 mx1.dreamhost.com
TLS Fingerprint57669899853e185f46d686024685f723061eb8aa…
Case IDPD-20260731-A99ECB
Technologies · 1 identified
A
Apache HTTP Server
Web servers
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Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
5 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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alphaMountain.ai
Cluster25
CRDF
MalwareURL
SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of octresearch.org · checked Jul 31, 2026
100
Good
Performance
FCP
0.78s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.78s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.37s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Site Configuration Analysis
Observed by local archive at 2026-07-31 02:22:11
security.txt
Unknown · HTTP 301
robots.txt
Unknown · HTTP 301
Sitemap
Unknown · HTTP 301
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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octresearch.org has been flagged by 5 security vendors as of August 1, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with octresearch.org — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
octresearch.org) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics