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Unknown Loader: Domain name that delivers a malware payload winning-gambler.com

Category: Unknown Loader Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

Description

Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: Unknown Loader. Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-09-25 16:07:38 UTC. Last seen: 2026-09-25 16:42:54 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.

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IOC database

Type
domain
Value
winning-gambler.com
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Ingested from IOC source: https://threatfox.abuse.ch/downloads/hostfile/

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Flagged by 2 of 91 VirusTotal vendors

VendorVerdictDetection
CRDF malicious malicious
SOCRadar suspicious suspicious

Details From VirusTotal

Basic Properties
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
TLDcom
History
Creation date2020-11-10 08:34 UTC
Last analysis2026-09-25 17:17 UTC
Last modified on VirusTotal2026-09-25 23:12 UTC
Last WHOIS update2025-10-23 09:29 UTC
WHOIS record date2026-09-25 17:23 UTC

References (2)

  • Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
  • ThreatFox IOC page ThreatFox IOCs

    Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: Unknown Loader. Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-09-25 16:07:38 UTC. Last seen: 2026-09-25 16:42:54 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Remediations (10)

  • web:darkwebinformer.com

    A new domain -based indicator has been identified associated with payload delivery activity tied to the malware unknown_loader . This domain , advertised under the guise of a mobile advertising and monetization platform, poses a high-confidence threat to users and organizations.

  • web:reliaquest.com

    Learn about the role of malware loaders in cybercriminal campaigns, their distribution methods, and strategies for detection and mitigation .

  • web:socradar.io

    What Is a Malware Loader ? A malware loader is code whose primary purpose is to retrieve, unpack, inject, or execute another malicious payload . Loaders give operators a small initial foothold that can be updated with an infostealer, ransomware, remote access Trojan, or campaign-specific module after the victim is assessed. A loader is defined by its role in the infection chain, not by one file ...

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  • web:www.malwarebytes.com

    We uncovered ClickFix attacks using fake Google and Cloudflare pages to deliver everything from infostealers to a newly discovered malware loader .

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  • web:www.microsoft.com

    Threat actors are targeting macOS users with fake utility fixes that trick them into running malicious Terminal commands. This campaign evades traditional defenses by stealing credentials, wallets, and sensitive data.

  • web:www.microsoft.com

    From late April 2026 to mid-June 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts observed increased ACR Stealer activity across customer environments. These campaigns are successfully using ClickFix lures to steal browser credentials, authentication tokens, and sensitive documents from enterprise environments.

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