gctbplc[.]com

PhishDestroy has identified gctbplc.com as a confirmed phishing site designed to impersonate Guarantee Capital Trust Bank PLC. This domain was created on January 23, 2025, and registered through NameSilo, LLC, with an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt (R13). The page title explicitly claims to be 'GCTB PLC – GUARANTEE CAPITAL TRUST BANK PLC,' a clear attempt to deceive users into believing they are on the legitimate bank's website. The site is classified as a generic phishing threat, likely targeting sensitive financial information such as login credentials or account details.

Technical indicators underscore the malicious nature of this domain. VirusTotal reports that 3 out of 95 security vendors flag the domain as malicious, while AlienVault OTX lists it in one threat intelligence pulse. The domain resolves to IP address 163.61.188.9 and appears on at least one security blocklist. Despite having a valid SSL certificate, the site has been taken offline, but its history of impersonation and the presence of multiple threat intelligence mentions confirm its intent to defraud users.

The domain is currently offline, which suggests that hosting providers or authorities have taken action to disrupt the phishing operation. However, the risk of similar domains reappearing remains high. PhishDestroy advises users to always verify the authenticity of financial websites by checking official URLs and avoiding unsolicited links. If you have already interacted with this site, change your passwords immediately and monitor your accounts for suspicious activity.