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Simplemining.io Cryptocurrency Scam

February 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Cryptocurrency Scam
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Cryptocurrency Scam
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Simplemining.io operates a Cryptocurrency Fraud Platform implementing deceptive schemes targeting digital currency investors through fraudulent investment opportunities and social engineering attacks.

The platform employs various fraud vectors including fake initial coin offerings (ICOs), pyramid schemes, and phishing campaigns designed to extract cryptocurrency investments or personal information from victims.

Threat actors utilize high-return investment promises and exclusive opportunity claims to manipulate victims into cryptocurrency investments in non-existent or worthless digital assets, resulting in financial losses.

Exercise extreme caution when evaluating cryptocurrency investment opportunities and verify platform legitimacy through reputable sources before engaging in any digital currency transactions.

Throughout the scam, the perpetrators may contact you with specific files or suggest installing "cryptocurrency wallet applications" or browser extensions. These offers are designed to entice you into voluntarily downloading malicious software onto your system.

Both email attachments and add-ons can serve as vehicles for various types of malware. In this instance, it would particularly be wary of spyware and data-stealing malware. While scammers don't need to use malware, the risk is ever-present.

What is Simplemining.io?

Is simplemining.io safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the simplemining.io because it was clasified as cryptocurrency scam. This domain was registered 3 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and had the owner Domains By Proxy, LLC. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +1.4805058800.

Simplemining.io Digital Footprints

Cryptocurrency

The website references cryptocurrency transactions or educational content related to digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other blockchain-based currencies. Users should exercise caution as cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible and the decentralized nature of these assets provides limited recourse for fraudulent activities.

Registration Form

The website implements data collection forms requesting personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of simplemining.io and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Crypto Scam - High Risk
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

Cryptocurrency Scam
1 / 100
Trust Score
February 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Security Advisory: This appears to be a cryptocurrency-related scam. Do not invest money or provide financial information.

Domain Information

Domain Age
1375 days
Registrant
Domains By Proxy, LLC
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.io
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 68.178.220.254
Hosting Provider
AS26496 GoDaddy.com, LLC
Phoenix, US
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Effortless Bitcoin Mining - SimpleMining.io

Grow Your Bitcoin Wallet with SimpleMining. We help our clients learn, explore, and mine Bitcoin in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Buy, host and repair your miners with Simple Mining.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Cryptocurrency Registration Form Crypto Scam - High Risk

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
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Unique identifier based on site analysis
Cryptocurrency fraud operations implement deceptive schemes related to digital currency investments, including fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs), pyramid schemes, or phishing campaigns designed to steal cryptocurrency assets or personal information.
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How to block Simplemining.io?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block simplemining.io 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 "simplemining.io" 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 "simplemining.io" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Simplemining.io

General

Domain Name simplemining.io
Registry Domain ID b531555adb994f028d5c68325b43c794-DONUTS

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.godaddy.com/
Registrar URL http://www.godaddy.com/domains/search.aspx?ci=8990
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.4805058800
Domain Status clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-10-17T22:07:16Z
Creation Date 2021-09-02T22:07:00Z
Registry Expiry Date 2025-09-02T22:07:00Z

Registrant Information

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Registrant Organization Domains By Proxy, LLC
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Registrant Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Administrative Contact

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Tech Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Name Servers

Name Server ns72.domaincontrol.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://www.icann.org/wicf/
Domain Name: simplemining.io
Registry Domain ID: b531555adb994f028d5c68325b43c794-DONUTS
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com/
Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com/domains/search.aspx?ci=8990
Updated Date: 2024-10-17T22:07:16Z
Creation Date: 2021-09-02T22:07:00Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2025-09-02T22:07:00Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4805058800
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: Domains By Proxy, LLC
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Registrant State/Province: Arizona
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Registrant Country: US
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Tech Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Name Server: ns71.domaincontrol.com
Name Server: ns72.domaincontrol.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/

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