crowndark[.]net

This domain is flagged for hosting a phishing page impersonating a darknet marketplace, specifically targeting users seeking access to Crown Market via its purported .onion address. Analysis indicates the threat type as generic_phishing with an elevated risk level, suggesting active exploitation for credential harvesting, financial fraud, or distribution of illicit content. The domain’s infrastructure and page title explicitly reference darknet services, increasing the likelihood of targeting individuals involved in underground markets. Infrastructure analysis reveals the following technical indicators: the domain resolves to IP address 104.21.6.220 and is registered through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, with a creation date of February 21, 2026. Security vendor detections on VirusTotal stand at 3/95, while the domain appears on one security blocklist and is currently blocked by PhishDestroy. The Gridinsoft trust score is 0/100, and the SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services. Technologies detected include Cloudflare and HTTP/3, which may obscure the true origin of the malicious activity. The domain’s status is currently offline, but prior activity remains a concern. Mitigation steps for this threat type include immediate blocking of the domain and its associated IP (104.21.6.220) at the network perimeter. Organizations should monitor for user interactions with the domain, particularly attempts to access or submit credentials. Security teams are advised to review logs for connections to the IP and domain, as well as any references to the page title 'Crown Market — Official Crown Onion Url | Crown Darknet Link.' User awareness training should emphasize the risks of darknet market impersonation and the verification of legitimate .onion addresses through trusted sources. If credentials were submitted, reset protocols should be initiated, and multi-factor authentication enforced for affected accounts.