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Paymentsjournal.com Phishing

July 12, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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Paymentsjournal.com operates a phishing platform designed to extract sensitive user information including login credentials and financial data through social engineering attacks.

The platform implements various deceptive techniques including fraudulent emails, counterfeit websites, and misleading communications designed to impersonate trusted entities and manipulate users into providing personal information.

This threat vector poses significant risks to online security through unauthorized access and misuse of compromised credentials and personal data.

What is Paymentsjournal.com?

Is paymentsjournal.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the paymentsjournal.com because it was clasified as phishing. This domain was registered 19 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and had the owner Mercator Advisory Group. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +1.4806242505.

Our analyzer determines that website paymentsjournal.com is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally. Due to its extensive use of plugins, WordPress can present risks to visitor data if the site is not adequately secured and updated.

Paymentsjournal.com Digital Footprints

Popular Bank
Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms for consumer protection.

Review System

The website integrates external review platforms enabling users to share experiences and rate products or services offered by paymentsjournal.com. Review systems enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making, though review authenticity should be independently verified.

Wordpress Platform
Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

Phishing
9 / 100
Trust Score
July 12, 2024 at 8:49 AM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Domain Age
7233 days
Registrant
Mercator Advisory Group
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 192.124.249.115
Hosting Provider
AS30148 Sucuri
Menifee, US
Global Rank
#219,952

Content Analysis

Original website content:

PaymentsJournal | Payment News for Industry Professionals

PaymentsJournal is a free, comprehensive online payment news and information portal designed to keep payments and banking industry professionals informed.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Popular Bank Reliable Payment Method Review System Wordpress Platform

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
vermont-victor-march-michigan
Unique identifier based on site analysis
Phishing operations employ social engineering techniques to deceive users into revealing sensitive information including login credentials, financial data, or personal information through fraudulent communications impersonating trusted entities.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
219 952
+79 151
Paymentsjournal.com is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Paymentsjournal.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block paymentsjournal.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "paymentsjournal.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "paymentsjournal.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Paymentsjournal.com

General

Domain Name PAYMENTSJOURNAL.COM
Registry Domain ID 199562318_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL https://www.godaddy.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2024-08-22T13:08:20Z
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.4806242505
Domain Status clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2023-08-23T11:18:57Z
Creation Date 2005-08-22T13:08:20Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name Mercator Advisory Group
Registrant Organization Mercator Advisory Group
Registrant Street 201 boston post rd West
Registrant City Marlborough
Registrant State/Province Massachusetts
Registrant Postal Code 01752
Registrant Country US
Registrant Phone +1.7814191700
Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Registry Admin ID Not Available From Registry
Admin Name Mercator Advisory Group
Admin Organization Mercator Advisory Group
Admin Street 201 boston post rd West
Admin City Marlborough
Admin State/Province Massachusetts
Admin Postal Code 01752
Admin Country US
Admin Phone +1.7814191700
Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Registry Tech ID Not Available From Registry
Tech Name John Sivak
Tech Organization Escalent
Tech Street 17430 College Parkway
Tech City Livonia
Tech State/Province Michigan
Tech Postal Code 48152
Tech Country US
Tech Phone +1.7348385201
Tech Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server VICK.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain Name: PAYMENTSJOURNAL.COM
Registry Domain ID: 199562318_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL: https://www.godaddy.com
Updated Date: 2023-08-23T11:18:57Z
Creation Date: 2005-08-22T13:08:20Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2024-08-22T13:08:20Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4806242505
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: Mercator Advisory Group
Registrant Organization: Mercator Advisory Group
Registrant Street: 201 boston post rd West
Registrant City: Marlborough
Registrant State/Province: Massachusetts
Registrant Postal Code: 01752
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.7814191700
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: Not Available From Registry
Admin Name: Mercator Advisory Group
Admin Organization: Mercator Advisory Group
Admin Street: 201 boston post rd West
Admin City: Marlborough
Admin State/Province: Massachusetts
Admin Postal Code: 01752
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: +1.7814191700
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: Not Available From Registry
Tech Name: John Sivak
Tech Organization: Escalent
Tech Street: 17430 College Parkway
Tech City: Livonia
Tech State/Province: Michigan
Tech Postal Code: 48152
Tech Country: US
Tech Phone: +1.7348385201
Tech Phone Ext:
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext:
Tech Email: [email protected]
Name Server: TREASURE.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Name Server: VICK.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of Paymentsjournal.com?

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