darknetstats[.]org

The domain darknetstats.org is identified as a credential phishing site specifically targeting users of darknet marketplaces. Analysis confirms the domain impersonates legitimate darknet market statistics and safety data portals, aiming to harvest login credentials or sensitive information. As of the latest assessment, the domain has been taken offline, though prior activity remains a concern for historical exposure. Infrastructure analysis reveals multiple technical indicators of malicious intent. The domain was flagged by 4 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a moderate but notable detection rate. It resolves to the IP address 188.114.97.3 and is registered through Eranet International Limited, with a creation date of May 19, 2026. The domain appears on one security blocklist, and its Gridinsoft trust score is 0 out of 100, further corroborating its malicious classification. Technologies detected include Cloudflare, Cloudflare Browser Insights, and HTTP/3, which may have been leveraged to obfuscate malicious activity or enhance phishing site performance. Given the domain's current offline status, immediate active threats are mitigated; however, historical exposure remains a risk. Organizations and individuals are advised to block the domain and its associated IP address (188.114.97.3) at the network level to prevent potential re-emergence. Users who may have interacted with the site should reset credentials for any darknet market accounts and monitor for unauthorized activity. Security teams are encouraged to review logs for connections to the domain or IP and correlate with other threat intelligence sources to assess broader impact.