publicapp[.]ghost[.]io
“webstarts”
14/93 VT
Active threat
Dec 28, 2025
Unavailable since Mar 14, 2026
Coinbase
Crypto Scam
1 Report Sent
CDN
Seed Phish
+ more
70
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Analysis of publicapp[.]ghost[.]io indicates a high‑risk brand‑impersonation campaign targeting Coinbase. The domain, registered through 1API GmbH on October 01, 2011, resolves to IP 151.101.131.7, which belongs to AS54113 Fastly, Inc. in the United States. DNS resolution uses Cloudflare nameservers (sara.ns.cloudflare.com, woz.ns.cloudflare.com). HTTP responses return a 301 redirect, and the site presents a TLS certificate issued by Let’s Encrypt (R12). Infrastructure fingerprinting reveals Varnish, Nginx, and OpenResty components, while the page title observed is "webstarts". The domain appears on a single blocklist (PhishDestroy) and has a Gridinsoft trust score of 0 / 100. VirusTotal scans show 14 of 93 security vendors flagging the domain as malicious. The campaign is classified as a crypto scam and explicitly impersonates Coinbase. Current status is active. Defenders should block the domain at the network perimeter, monitor DNS queries for the associated IP and nameservers, and add the domain to internal blacklists. Continued observation is advised to detect any evolution of the payload or additional hosting changes.
VirusTotal
14 det.
CF Radar
Malicious
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
14.8 yr
Observed status
Active threat 301
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
14 / 93
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
malicious
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
180 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
13/14
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2025-12-28 15:57 UTC
Malicious · 14/93 engines
IP: 151.101.131.7
1API GmbH
1API GmbH 5,402d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainpublicapp.ghost.io
Registrar
1API
(DE)
(DE)
IP Address
151.101.131.7
CDN
Geo
San Francisco, US
San Francisco, USNetworkASAS54113 · AS54113 Fastly, Inc.
Origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP on the edge IP returns unrelated tenants — origin discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
RegistrationCreated Oct 01, 2011
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedDec 28, 2025
Nameserverssara.ns.cloudflare.comwoz.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprint015fe124633494e0f12ca559184431eeb45d2255…
TLS SAN Domainsghost.io
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 4 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
1API GmbH
Coinbase
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 3 identified
Varnish
Nginx
Web servers
Reverse proxies
High-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy, known for stability and low resource usage.
OpenResty
Web servers
Web platform based on Nginx with LuaJIT for scalable web apps.
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
14 / 93 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
ChainPatrol
Criminal IP
alphaMountain.ai
CyRadar
Ermes
ESET
Emsisoft
Fortinet
Gridinsoft
Lionic
MalwareURL
Netcraft
Webroot
Archived Evidence
Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of publicapp.ghost.io · checked Mar 2, 2026
100
Good
Performance
FCP
0.79s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.79s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
0.79s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
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Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 151.101.131.7 6 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
More Domains at 1API 6 flagged
Other Coinbase Impersonation Domains
These domains also target Coinbase users. View all Coinbase threats →
About This Report: publicapp.ghost.io
This domain security report for publicapp.ghost.io is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 93 security vendors on VirusTotal, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “webstarts”, which may be designed to impersonate Coinbase.
publicapp.ghost.io has been flagged by 14 security vendors as of July 16, 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 publicapp.ghost.io — 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
publicapp.ghost.io) - 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