darknet-kraken[.]net

The domain darknet-kraken.net was observed as a brand‑impersonation site targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The site is currently offline, having been taken down after detection. Registration data show the domain was created on 14 November 2025 and was registered through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited. Authoritative nameservers ns1-ams.v-sys.org and ns2-ams.v-sys.org resolve the domain to the IPv4 address 195.26.87.170, which belongs to AS43641 SOLLUTIUM EU Sp z.o.o. and is geolocated in the Netherlands.

No TLS certificate was presented during the brief observation period, indicating the site operated without HTTPS protection. The page title returned by the server was “Kraken Onion | Кракен Маркетплейс Официальный Сайт”, confirming the intent to masquerade as an official Kraken marketplace. VirusTotal scans recorded 14 detections out of 95 security vendors, and the domain was listed on a single security blocklist. PhishDestroy also flagged the domain as malicious. Evidence from other sources such as Safe Browsing, OTX, or additional blocklists was not available.

The precise content of the site, including any credential‑collection forms or payment instructions, cannot be confirmed because the site is no longer reachable. Defenders should continue to block the IP address 195.26.87.170 and add darknet-kraken.net to local deny lists. Monitoring for re‑registration or the appearance of similarly named domains using the same registrar or nameserver pattern is recommended, as the infrastructure suggests a reusable hosting setup. Incorporating the detection count and blocklist information into automated threat‑intel feeds will improve early warning for organizations that rely on Kraken services.