barclays-banking[.]net

The domain barclays-banking.net, now offline, impersonates Barclays to deceive users into divulging sensitive information. Detected by 19 out of 95 vendors on VirusTotal, it highlights the persistent threat of phishing attacks targeting financial institutions. The domain was first identified by PhishDestroy on May 12, 2026, and has since been flagged by major blocklists, including PhishDestroy and PhishingDB.

Registered via Amazon Registrar, Inc., the domain was hosted on an AWS EC2 server located in Ireland, with the IP address 34.249.132.176. The SSL certificate was issued by Amazon, further adding a veneer of legitimacy to unsuspecting users. Despite its offline status, the domain's history and detection rate underscore the importance of vigilance in the face of sophisticated phishing schemes.

The platform risk score for barclays-banking.net stands at 73 out of 100, indicating a high level of threat. Phishing domains often exploit the time gap between domain registration and antivirus database updates, but PhishDestroy's proactive detection methods capture these threats early. This case serves as a reminder of the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit brand trust and the need for continuous monitoring and rapid response to emerging threats.