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Pengwu.io Cryptocurrency Scam

August 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Cryptocurrency Scam
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Risky Territory
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Pengwu → Safety Check

First checked December 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Cryptocurrency Scam This site is classified as Cryptocurrency Scam based on multiple risk signals, including 1 blacklist detections, a very young domain (4 months), and no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for pengwu.io Domain Maturity: 116 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 3 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for pengwu.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored pengwu.io

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Microsoft Software
Tech signals:
Android App, Apple App, Cloudflare Browser Insights, GitHub Profile
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a low third-party reputation score
  • limited independent reputation data
  • a relatively new domain (4 months)
Context signals:
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; software products and downloads
Last checked August 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.2

What is Pengwu?

Pengwu.io is classified as a cryptocurrency scam source. Similar domains often advertise fake token sales, copy-trading profits, or "guaranteed" staking yields.

Typical fraud flow: social proof first, wallet connect second, irreversible transfer last. Once funds move on-chain, recovery is usually unlikely.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Pengwu.io. 2026-08-21 02:43:47

Never share seed phrases, never approve unknown wallet permissions, and verify project details from official channels before funding.

This domain was registered April 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM through the company NameSilo, LLC and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is pengwu.io safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as cryptocurrency scam.

pengwu.io has a blacklist warning and a 3/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

What are the risks of pengwu.io?

This website shows characteristics commonly associated with cryptocurrency scams, including suspicious payment methods and unrealistic promises.

Why is pengwu.io marked "Cryptocurrency Scam"?

Gridinsoft evaluates pengwu.io, focusing on domain age (only 4 months old), limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted, Low Scamadviser Score), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Pengwu Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Cybersecurity
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on pengwu.io. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Microsoft Software
APK Downloads

This site distributes APK files for Android apps or games outside standard app stores.

Android App

The pengwu.io website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Apple App

This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Google Tag Manager

The pengwu.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

GitHub Profile

This site links to a GitHub profile or public repository associated with the project. This is a useful transparency signal, especially when the account has public activity.

Young Domain

pengwu.io was registered recently, which limits historical reputation data and long-term trust signals.

Listed by Gridinsoft

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

External provider warnings: 1/26 Cryptocurrency Scam

This section shows what independent external security sources say about this site.

A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.

If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.

Scamadviser
Warned

External provider results for Pengwu.io, last checked August 13, 2026.

Domain Information

Created April 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM Updated: May 14, 2026 at 11:58 AM · Expires: April 26, 2027 at 3:02 PM
Domain Age 4 months Recently Registered
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected US (United States)
Registrar NameSilo, LLC IANA ID: 1479
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 302
IP Address 172.67.200.75
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate YE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from July 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM · to October 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Name Servers coco.ns.cloudflare.com
vin.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title GreatFireVPN - Bypass Censorship in China, Russia, Iran
Website description Trusted VPN for bypassing internet censorship. 10+ years fighting the Great Firewall of China. 30-day free trial.
Available languages
Profile
GreatFire.org · greatfire · 209 followers · 33 repos · 12.7 years
Mentioned hosts (17)
apps.apple.com applecensorship.com www.patreon.com www.google-analytics.com x.com play.google.com pengwu.io 0206b1ff.sibforms.com fonts.gstatic.com en.greatfire.org static.cloudflareinsights.com github.com googlecensorship.org freebrowser.org fonts.googleapis.com and 2 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Registration Form Microsoft Software
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
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How to block Pengwu.io?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to pengwu.io if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe pengwu.io is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add pengwu.io.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

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