unetbootin[.]org
Phishing and security check for unetbootin.org
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This domain, unetbootin.org, is flagged as a high-risk generic phishing site targeting users of the legitimate UNetbootin tool, which creates bootable Live USB drives for Windows and macOS. Analysis indicates the domain impersonates the official UNetbootin brand, likely to distribute malicious software under the guise of a trusted utility. The page title, 'UNetbootin : Create bootable Live USB drives for Windows and MacOS - UNETBOOTIN.ORG,' closely mirrors the legitimate site, increasing the likelihood of user deception. Technical indicators confirm the domain's malicious nature. VirusTotal reports 5 out of 95 security vendors flagging unetbootin.org as malicious. The domain was registered on April 09, 2009, but its current infrastructure and activity suggest recent repurposing for phishing. It resolves to the IP address 35.214.148.249, and the registrar is Internet Domain Service BS Corp. No Google Safe Browsing (GSB) status is currently available, but the detection count and registrar details align with known phishing infrastructure patterns. As of the latest assessment, unetbootin.org remains active and poses a significant risk to users seeking legitimate bootable USB tools. Organizations and individuals are advised to block this domain at the network level and update endpoint protection rules to prevent access. Users should verify the authenticity of software download sources by cross-referencing official vendor domains and employing multi-factor authentication for software distribution platforms. The remaining risk is high due to the domain's established age, which may lend it false credibility, and its ongoing activity despite detections by security vendors.
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Accreditation and RAA context
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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.
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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.
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