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W3s.link Phishing

August 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Aug 21, 2025
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This domain was registered 3 years ago through the company 1API GmbH and had the owner c/o whoisproxy.com.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +49.68949396850
Phishing
26
Trust Score
#72,940
Global Rank
US
Location
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W3s.link 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.

Is w3s.link safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks w3s.link because it was classified as phishing.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, w3s.link has been identified as a potential phishing. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. W3s.link has a very low trust score of 26/100 according to our algorithm.

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.

W3s.link 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.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that w3s.link maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates w3s.link receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Long Term Domain

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for w3s.link indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

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
26 / 100
Trust Score
August 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM

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
1151 days
Registrant
c/o whoisproxy.com
Registrar 1API GmbH
Top Level Domain
.link
Domain Extension

Technical Details

IP Address 104.18.41.169
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#72,940
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Storacha Network | Decentralized Hot Storage Layer on Filecoin | Storacha - Decentralized Hot Storage Layer on Filecoin

Storacha is a decentralized hot storage network for data at scale, offering user-owned data with decentralized permissioning and leveraging Filecoin and IPFS.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Cryptocurrency Social Media Links Popular Site Long Term Domain

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
iowa-harry-foxtrot-glucose
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
72 940
+906
W3s.link falls within the top 100,000, indicating moderate popularity. It may not be as heavily targeted as higher-ranked sites, but scammers could still attempt phishing or social engineering tactics here.

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How to block W3s.link?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block w3s.link 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 "w3s.link" 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 "w3s.link" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for W3s.link

General

Domain Name w3s.link
Registry Domain ID DO_ceaeb71709cff0efa70fc47c42f0516f-UR

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.1api.net
Registrar URL https://dnsimple.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2028-06-27T13:24:28Z
Registrar 1API GmbH
Registrar IANA ID 1387
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +49.68949396850
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-03-14T14:15:48Z
Creation Date 2022-06-27T13:24:28Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name On behalf of w3s.link OWNER
Registrant Organization c/o whoisproxy.com
Registrant Street 604 Cameron Street
Registrant City Alexandria
Registrant State/Province VA
Registrant Postal Code 22314
Registrant Country US
Registrant Phone +64.48319528
Registrant Email 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org

Administrative Contact

Registry Admin ID Not Available From Registry
Admin Name On behalf of w3s.link ADMIN
Admin Organization c/o whoisproxy.com
Admin Street 604 Cameron Street
Admin City Alexandria
Admin State/Province VA
Admin Postal Code 22314
Admin Country US
Admin Phone +64.48319528
Admin Email 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org

Technical Contact

Registry Tech ID Not Available From Registry
Tech Name On behalf of w3s.link TECH
Tech Organization c/o whoisproxy.com
Tech Street 604 Cameron Street
Tech City Alexandria
Tech State/Province VA
Tech Postal Code 22314
Tech Country US
Tech Phone +64.48319528
Tech Email 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org
Registry Billing ID Not Available From Registry
Billing Name On behalf of w3s.link BILLING
Billing Organization c/o whoisproxy.com
Billing Street 604 Cameron Street
Billing City Alexandria
Billing State/Province VA
Billing Postal Code 22314
Billing Country US
Billing Phone +64.48319528
Billing Email 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org

Name Servers

Name Server theo.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC unsigned
Whoisprivacy 1
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System https://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain Name: w3s.link
Registry Domain ID: DO_ceaeb71709cff0efa70fc47c42f0516f-UR
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.1api.net
Registrar URL: https://dnsimple.com
Updated Date: 2025-03-14T14:15:48Z
Creation Date: 2022-06-27T13:24:28Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2028-06-27T13:24:28Z
Registrar: 1API GmbH
Registrar IANA ID: 1387
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +49.68949396850
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: On behalf of w3s.link OWNER 
Registrant Organization: c/o whoisproxy.com
Registrant Street: 604 Cameron Street
Registrant City: Alexandria
Registrant State/Province: VA
Registrant Postal Code: 22314
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +64.48319528
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org
Registry Admin ID: Not Available From Registry
Admin Name: On behalf of w3s.link ADMIN 
Admin Organization: c/o whoisproxy.com
Admin Street: 604 Cameron Street
Admin City: Alexandria
Admin State/Province: VA
Admin Postal Code: 22314
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: +64.48319528
Admin Phone Ext: 
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext: 
Admin Email: 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org
Registry Tech ID: Not Available From Registry
Tech Name: On behalf of w3s.link TECH 
Tech Organization: c/o whoisproxy.com
Tech Street: 604 Cameron Street
Tech City: Alexandria
Tech State/Province: VA
Tech Postal Code: 22314
Tech Country: US
Tech Phone: +64.48319528
Tech Phone Ext: 
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext: 
Tech Email: 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org
Registry Billing ID: Not Available From Registry
Billing Name: On behalf of w3s.link BILLING 
Billing Organization: c/o whoisproxy.com
Billing Street: 604 Cameron Street
Billing City: Alexandria
Billing State/Province: VA
Billing Postal Code: 22314
Billing Country: US
Billing Phone: +64.48319528
Billing Phone Ext: 
Billing Fax: 
Billing Fax Ext: 
Billing Email: 260b4dd387ff5c3d337105bbf16664f1eddf87a7b6480695a35891c0288ccdc6@w3s.link.whoisproxy.org
Name Server: paislee.ns.cloudflare.com 
Name Server: theo.ns.cloudflare.com 
DNSSEC: unsigned
Whoisprivacy: 1
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: https://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of W3s.link?

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