# PhishDestroy threat dossier — virtualbox.es
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Fetched:   2026-07-06 16:26:15 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/virtualbox.es/

## VERDICT
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TAKEN DOWN (neutralised)
Composite threat score: 68/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      3/91 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: alphaMountain.ai, CRDF, Gridinsoft
AlienVault OTX:  1 pulses (threat-intel feed mentions)
Public blocklists: listed on 3 independent blocklists

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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IP address:      35.214.148.249 (NL, Groningen)
ASN:             AS43515 Google Ireland Limited
Hosting org:     Google Cloud (europe-west4)
Registrar:       REGISTRAR_NOT_FOUND
Nameservers:     ns1.siteground.net, ns2.siteground.net
Page title:      Virtualbox.es - Descargar Virtualbox para PC y Mac

## TLS CERTIFICATE
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Issuer:     Let's Encrypt / YR1
Expires:    2026-09-05
Status:     INVALID chain
Fingerprint: 7d9aa15944f470199a2ac778de82d03c33e852e7364114011df69ebb66043cd9

## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response)
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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
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First detected:    2026-07-06 14:14:15 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-07-06 18:20:33 UTC
Neutralised:       2026-07-06 18:16:50 UTC
Current status:    taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead)

## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence)
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URLScan.io:       https://urlscan.io/result/019f3758-6d43-72aa-bc99-08ac6d07dd6a/
Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/*/virtualbox.es
crt.sh CT logs:   https://crt.sh/?q=%25.virtualbox.es
Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=virtualbox.es
AlienVault OTX:   https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/virtualbox.es
URLhaus:          https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/virtualbox.es/

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-07-06 15:01:22 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

This domain, virtualbox.es, poses as a legitimate source for VirtualBox software downloads but is actively distributing malicious payloads to unsuspecting users. The site displays a page titled 'Virtualbox.es - Descargar Virtualbox para PC y Mac,' targeting Spanish-speaking users seeking virtualization software. Instead of providing the authentic application, the domain likely delivers malware, potentially including trojans, ransomware, or other forms of malicious software designed to compromise systems or exfiltrate data.  Analysis indicates that virtualbox.es is flagged by 3 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, a relatively low detection rate that suggests either evasion techniques or a newly deployed campaign. The domain resolves to the IP address 35.214.148.249, which is associated with cloud infrastructure and may be part of a broader malicious hosting environment. AlienVault OTX threat intelligence reports the domain in at least one pulse, further corroborating its involvement in malicious activity. Infrastructure analysis reveals the site remains operational, increasing the risk of exposure to users who may mistake it for a legitimate download portal.  Users who have visited virtualbox.es or downloaded files from the site should take immediate action to mitigate potential risks. First, disconnect the affected device from the network to prevent further data exfiltration or lateral movement of malware. Run a full system scan using updated security tools to detect and remove any malicious files. If credentials were entered on the site, change them immediately from a secure device, and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity. Additionally, consider restoring the system from a known clean backup if infections are confirmed. Avoid interacting with the domain or any associated links to prevent further compromise.

## EVIDENCE HASHES
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Favicon MD5:       1f496e858416c280a670a726d9cfba21
TLS cert SHA-256:      7d9aa15944f470199a2ac778de82d03c33e852e7364114011df69ebb66043cd9

## SCORING METHODOLOGY
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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 (operator 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
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Full HTML report:  https://phishdestroy.io/domain/virtualbox.es/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=virtualbox.es
Appeal a flag:     https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/  (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%)
Submit a report:   https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot

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