Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at . A report was sent to the recorded registrar; contact details remain in Domain Intelligence. The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 1 month has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
thegreasebucket[.]com
“Grease Trap and Oil Collection”
Evidence Summary
The domain thegreasebucket.com is assessed at an elevated risk level and is specifically categorized as a generic phishing threat. This assessment is based on the domain's current status, historical data, and technical indicators that suggest a high likelihood of malicious intent.
Analysis indicates that thegreasebucket.com has been flagged by 14 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, suggesting a notable level of suspicion among cybersecurity experts. The domain is registered through Shock Hosting LLC, a registrar that has been associated with various suspicious domains. It resolves to the IP address 199.87.211.204 and was created on May 18, 2022. Additionally, the domain appears on one security blocklist and has been mentioned in 30 threat intelligence pulses on AlienVault OTX. The SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt, which is a common choice for domains used in phishing attacks due to its ease of use and low cost. The page title 'Grease Trap and Oil Collection' does not align with typical phishing content, which may indicate an attempt to blend in or mislead.
To mitigate the risks associated with this generic phishing threat, it is recommended to avoid interacting with any links or content from thegreasebucket.com. Users should ensure their browsers and security software are up to date to protect against potential exploits. IT teams should consider blocking the IP address 199.87.211.204 and adding the domain to their organization's blocklist to prevent access. Additionally, conducting regular security awareness training to educate employees about the signs of phishing can significantly reduce the likelihood of falling victim to such attacks.
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
- Sent
- Ledger records
- 1
- Case ID
PD-20260625-770102- Captured page title
- Grease Trap and Oil Collection
- PDF artifact
- PDF evidence
Legal basis
Full evidence text
Illegal Activities: Active phishing operation targeting victims
Fraud & Deception: Impersonation of legitimate services
Identity Theft: Collection of credentials under false pretenses
Applicable Laws (Unknown):
International Anti-Cybercrime Regulations
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
Universal Fraud Prevention Laws
Phishing activities violate international cybercrime conventions and Unknown's domestic fraud laws.
Action Required: This evidence-backed report demonstrates clear violations requiring suspension per your policies. Continued hosting exposes your organization to regulatory scrutiny and potential legal liability.
Data Coverage
Network Security Intelligence
| Detection System | Indicator | Verdict | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| DigiCert UltraDNS | thegreasebucket.com |
malicious | Sinkholed |
| DNS4EU | thegreasebucket.com |
malicious | Sinkholed |
| Cloudflare DNS | thegreasebucket.com |
malicious | Sinkholed |
| OpenDNS | thegreasebucket.com |
phishing | Phishing Block |
Threat Response Pipeline
Blocklist coverage
10 monitored external feeds · stored snapshot Aug 11, 2026
10 monitored external feeds No match
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, TLS names and timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
VirusTotal Analysis
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