# PhishDestroy threat dossier — taxbitmining.cc ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-06-26 20:36:35 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/taxbitmining.cc/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN DOWN (neutralised) Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: cryptocurrency ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 8/91 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: ADMINUSLabs, alphaMountain.ai, CyRadar, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Fortinet, Gridinsoft, Netcraft, SOCRadar AlienVault OTX: 4 pulses (threat-intel feed mentions) Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 149.56.250.50 (CA, Montreal) ASN: AS16276 OVH SAS Hosting org: Securelayer, Network Registrar: Dynadot Inc Nameservers: ["ns5.ddoscure.com", "ns6.ddoscure.com"] Registered: 2026-06-09 Expires: 2026-07-29 Page title: taxbitmining.cc ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Let's Encrypt / R12 Expires: 2026-07-24 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: bb1b62bbd935da6231b3909942d81867b3b5a03c9aa88a9358f713e25b1d25c1 ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-06-09 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-06-09 05:13:59 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) Earliest abuse rec: 2026-06-08 23:42:12 UTC — PREDATES current WHOIS registration; retained from a previous registration cycle of the same domain name Last verified: 2026-06-26 20:26:50 UTC Neutralised: 2026-06-19 00:18:00 UTC Current status: taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead) Note: one or more events above predate the WHOIS creation date. This typically means the same domain name was previously registered, detected, dropped, and then re-registered by a new party. PhishDestroy preserves the full historical record for operator-attribution research even when the underlying infrastructure changes hands. ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019ea998-ba61-777e-a819-c0275b168428/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/861ab7c5-8e1c-4045-bd44-dac80349282e Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/taxbitmining.cc crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.taxbitmining.cc Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=taxbitmining.cc AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/taxbitmining.cc URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/taxbitmining.cc/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-06-25 13:50:04 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] This domain, taxbitmining.cc, operates as a credential theft platform designed to harvest cryptocurrency wallet login details and private keys. Analysis indicates the site mimics legitimate crypto mining services, tricking users into entering sensitive information under false pretenses. Once credentials are submitted, attackers gain unauthorized access to wallets, enabling immediate fund transfers to attacker-controlled addresses. The threat primarily targets individuals involved in cryptocurrency transactions, exploiting their familiarity with mining terminology and platforms. Infrastructure analysis reveals multiple technical indicators confirming malicious intent. The domain was registered on June 09, 2026, through Dynadot Inc, an uncommon choice for legitimate crypto services. It is flagged by 8 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, including detections for credential theft and fraudulent activity. The site uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (R12), which, while providing encryption, does not validate legitimacy. Additionally, the domain resolves to IP address 149.56.250.50 and is currently blocked by PhishDestroy, further corroborating its malicious classification. The page title, taxbitmining.cc, lacks branding or descriptive content, a common trait among hastily deployed phishing sites. If you or someone you know has visited taxbitmining.cc, immediate action is required to mitigate potential damage. First, disconnect the affected device from the internet to prevent further data transmission. Next, revoke access to any cryptocurrency wallets or exchanges that may have been logged into while on the site. Change all passwords associated with crypto services, and enable multi-factor authentication where available. Monitor wallet transactions for unauthorized activity and report any suspicious transfers to the respective platform. Finally, scan the device for malware using updated security tools, as credential theft sites often deploy additional payloads. Users should also report the domain to their security provider and relevant cryptocurrency platforms to aid in broader threat mitigation efforts. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260608-4DCA5D Favicon MD5: 60d9f7033e9da35e441d4271c69a890e TLS cert SHA-256: bb1b62bbd935da6231b3909942d81867b3b5a03c9aa88a9358f713e25b1d25c1 ## 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/taxbitmining.cc/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=taxbitmining.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: 170,595 domains (12,284 alive under monitoring, 157,922 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io