# PhishDestroy threat dossier — wwwgauntlet.xyz ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-04-25 07:01:35 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/wwwgauntlet.xyz/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- ACTIVE + CLOAKED — returns HTTP 666 to scanners, real fraudulent site to victims Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: Impersonation Targeted brand: Google Cloaking: DETECTED — domain returns custom HTTP 666 to scanners while serving fraudulent content to real users (type: content_divergence) (score: 1/6) ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 4/94 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: alphaMountain.ai, CyRadar, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Kaspersky ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 188.114.96.3 (CA, Toronto) ASN: AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting org: CloudFlare, Inc. Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED !!! REGISTRAR INTEGRITY ALERT — NiceNIC !!! NiceNIC International: over 90% of its registered domains are associated with illegal content; documented systematic abuse-report non-response. Primary sources: https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-real https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-verdict Nameservers: ["clara.ns.cloudflare.com", "marvin.ns.cloudflare.com"] Registered: 2026-03-27 Page title: Gauntlet App HTTP response: 530 ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: none Status: INVALID chain ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-03-27 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-03-28 01:06:12 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) First reported: 2026-03-28 02:34:37 UTC (abuse notice filed) Last verified: 2026-04-25 10:00:16 UTC Current status: ACTIVE — cloaked behind HTTP 666 to evade scanners ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019d3153-f164-7048-bb19-5d02188e0a85/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/15c38ebe-adde-481a-ba68-81a71d1c481d Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/wwwgauntlet.xyz crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.wwwgauntlet.xyz Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=wwwgauntlet.xyz AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/wwwgauntlet.xyz URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/wwwgauntlet.xyz/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-03-28 01:07:16 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] wwwgauntlet.xyz is currently under investigation for posing a generic phishing threat. Generic phishing typically involves deceptive tactics to steal sensitive information by masquerading as legitimate entities. This domain may be used to trick users into divulging credentials or financial data, increasing the risk of identity theft or fraud. Technical analysis reveals that wwwgauntlet.xyz was registered recently on November 17, 2025, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED. It uses an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which can lend an appearance of legitimacy despite malicious uses. The domain resolves to IP address 188.114.96.3. VirusTotal currently shows 0 out of 95 security vendors flagging this domain, indicating it has not yet been widely detected or blocked. However, its status remains active and under ongoing investigation, highlighting the need for vigilance. Users who have visited wwwgauntlet.xyz should remain alert for suspicious requests for personal or financial information. It is advisable to avoid clicking on unsolicited links or entering credentials on this domain until further notice. Security best practices include scanning devices for malware, changing passwords if compromised, and monitoring financial accounts for unauthorized transactions. Reporting any suspicious activity linked to this domain to cybersecurity authorities can help mitigate potential threats. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260328-4F4857 Favicon MD5: 88c89906644fdd139cbf4477e973a646 ## 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/wwwgauntlet.xyz/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=wwwgauntlet.xyz 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: 131,000+ phishing domains. Confirmed takedowns: 91,000+. Site: https://phishdestroy.io