zoomcandidates[.]com
“Zoom Client Update”
Résumé des preuves
Analysis of zoomcandidates.com indicates a high-risk brand impersonation domain targeting Microsoft, despite its Zoom-themed page title. The domain was registered on February 21, 2026, through NameSilo, LLC, and resolved to IP 89.163.155.33, hosted on AS24961 (WIIT AG) in Germany. Infrastructure review shows nameservers ns7.privatedns.vip and ns8.privatedns.vip, a configuration commonly observed in phishing campaigns. No SSL certificate was detected, increasing the likelihood of interception or tampering.
The domain is currently offline, but prior telemetry recorded a page title of 'Zoom Client Update,' suggesting an attempt to deceive users into believing they were accessing a legitimate software update. Security vendor detection is notable: 15 of 93 engines on VirusTotal flagged the domain as malicious. It appears on three security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, MetaMask, and SEAL, and is referenced in one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse. Gridinsoft assigned a trust score of 0/100, reinforcing its classification as malicious.
While the exact phishing kit or payload is not confirmed, the combination of a Microsoft-targeting impersonation, absence of encryption, and multi-vendor detection aligns with credential harvesting or malware distribution tactics. Defenders should treat this domain as compromised and block it at the DNS and network levels. If the domain reactivates, monitoring for new SSL certificates, hosting changes, or updated page content is recommended. Given its offline status, historical indicators remain actionable for retrospective hunting in logs or proxy data.
Instantané des preuves transmises
- Envoyé
- Entrées du registre
- 2
- ID du dossier
PD-20260126-0E11AF- Titre de la page capturée
- Zoom Client Update
- Artefact PDF
- Preuve PDF
Fondement juridique
Texte intégral des preuves
Acceptable Use Policy: The domain zoomcandidates.com is engaged in phishing activities, which directly contravenes your AUP prohibiting illegal activities and deception.
Terms of Service: The use of this domain for fraudulent purposes constitutes a violation of your TOS, which reserves the right to suspend or terminate services for such violations.
Applicable Laws (US):
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030): This law prohibits unauthorized access to computers and the use of such access to commit fraud, which is applicable to phishing schemes.
Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343): This statute criminalizes schemes to defraud individuals or entities via electronic communications, applicable to the fraudulent activities associated with this domain.
CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.): This act regulates commercial email and prohibits deceptive practices, which are evident in the phishing activities linked to this domain.
Regulatory Note: Failure to take immediate action against this domain may result in liability under applicable laws and could expose your organization to regulatory scrutiny and potential penalties. Immediate suspension is advised to mitigate risks.
Data Coverage
Renseignements sur la sécurité réseau
| Detection System | Indicator | Verdict | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quad9 DNS | zoomcandidates.com |
malicious | Sinkholed |
Processus de réponse aux menaces Pipeline
Couverture des listes de blocage
10 sources externes surveillées · instantané du 11/08/2026
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Informations sur les domaines
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ICANN OVERSIGHT
Contexte de l’accréditation et du RAA
Contexte de l’accréditation et du RAA
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.
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