internet-start.
internet-start.net shows a search results page for a Guinea government recruitment link.
At a glance
Antivirus · registration · identity- 0 engines classified the URL as malicious and 1 as suspicious; 59 returned harmless, 32 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result.
- Operator identity: Missing. No independently verifiable operator identity
- The domain was registered Feb 20, 2010 and was 16 years old at scan time.
- Google Safe Browsing returned no listed threat categories for this address at scan time.
- The site presented a valid TLSv1.2 certificate at scan time.
Intelligence
The domain internet-start.net loads a page titled "Starting page" that displays search results for a lengthy query about the official recruitment site for Guinea's civil service ministry. The page contains minimal text and no contact information. The domain itself was registered in 2010 and presents a valid certificate, yet no verifiable operator is visible. Antivirus engines returned mostly harmless results with one suspicious flag. The combination of a hijacker-style search redirect and missing operator identity supports the suspicious classification.
Evidence Map
One or more reputation sources recorded a concern
No independently verifiable operator identity
Only partial behavior evidence was available
The domain was registered Feb 20, 2010 and was 16 years old at scan time.
- 1No operator identity or contact information is visible on the page.
- 2Page functions as a search redirect for a specific external recruitment query.
- 3Single suspicious classification among antivirus engines.
- 1Domain registered in 2010 and presents a valid TLS certificate.
- 2No browser protection warning recorded at scan time.
- 3Hosting IP shows zero abuse reports.
Observed page behavior
The captured page at internet-start.net displays a search engine results layout for a specific query string that references the official recruitment portal of Guinea's Ministry of Public Service. The query text includes a long URL and states that the link is the official site for professional exams and competitions, with registration dates listed for police and civil protection roles.
Page content and structure
The page title reads "Starting page" and the visible excerpt contains only generic links for Help, Privacy, and Terms. No login forms, countdown timers, or promotional bait text appear. The layout is neutral and contains no direct scam indicators such as urgent payment requests or fake login fields.
Operator and contact details
No domain email, phone number, postal address, or social links are present on the page. The operator identity field is empty, leaving no independently verifiable owner information.
Technical signals
The domain was registered on 20 February 2010 and remains 16 years old. A valid TLSv1.2 certificate was presented. The hosting IP shows an abuse-confidence score of 0/100. Antivirus network results list 0 malicious detections, 1 suspicious flag, and 59 harmless classifications.
Redirect and visual findings
The redirect path contains a single hop with no cross-domain, homoglyph, or internationalized domain indicators. The visual assessment shows a standard search results page without clone indicators or direct scam elements.
Website Preview
The screenshot displays a search engine results page; the content is neutral and does not contain direct evidence of a scam.
- 1Page displays a search engine results page for a specific URL query
- 2No direct scam indicators present on the search results page itself
Web Research
Threat Detection
Antivirus results, browser warnings, isolated page observations, and the threat pattern identified in this report.
Antivirus engine results
Evidence behind this threat profile
- 1No operator identity or contact information is visible on the page.
- 2Page functions as a search redirect for a specific external recruitment query.
- 3Single suspicious classification among antivirus engines.
1 of 22 categories showed signals
This profile separates the site's primary threat from other patterns supported by the saved page evidence, public research, and security findings.
- No operator identity or contact information is visible on the page.
- Page functions as a search redirect for a specific external recruitment query.
- Single suspicious classification among antivirus engines.
Technical Details
Identity, domain, infrastructure, and connection facts saved with this scan.
July 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM UTCIdentity
6 facts- Operator
- Missing
- On-domain email
- Not observed
- Other email
- Not observed
- Phone
- Not observed
- Postal address
- Not observed
- Social profiles
- Not observed
Domain
8 facts- Domain age
- 16 years old
- Registered
- Feb 20, 2010
- Registrar
- Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER
- Expires
- Feb 20, 2027
- WHOIS updated
- Feb 15, 2026
- Registrant
- Unavailable
- Registration country
- Unavailable
- WHOIS privacy
- Not observed
Infrastructure
14 facts- HTTPS
- Valid certificate
- TLS protocol
- TLSv1.2
- Certificate issuer
- Let's Encrypt · YR1
- Certificate subject
- *.internet-start.net
- Certificate valid from
- Jun 20, 2026
- Certificate valid to
- Sep 18, 2026
- Network address
- 87.117.235.116
- ASN
- Unavailable
- Hosting organization
- Iomart Managed Services Limited
- Country
- GB
- Server
- nginx/1.10.3 (Ubuntu)
- Site platform
- Unavailable
- IP reputation
- 0% confidence · 0 reports
- Tor exit node
- No
Connections
13 facts- Scan scope
- Specific page
- Destination host
- internet-start.net
- Redirects
- 1
- Cross-domain redirect
- No
- Redirect status codes
- 301 → 200
- Lookalike characters
- Not observed
- Internationalized domain
- No
- Page response
- 200
- Observation coverage
- Unavailable
- Extracted links
- Unavailable
- Unique IPs contacted
- Unavailable
- Countries contacted
- Unavailable
- Referenced domains
- 3
What to do
Treat the link with caution and avoid entering personal information. Verify any recruitment details directly through official Guinea government channels rather than through this search redirect.
If you paid, contact your bank or payment provider immediately and preserve receipts and messages. If you shared personal information, monitor the affected accounts and change any reused passwords through the official service.
Final Verdict
Why this verdict
The site is categorized as a browser hijacker. It presents a search results page for a long query string referencing an official Guinea recruitment site, has no operator identity, and shows no contact details.
Treat the link with caution and avoid entering personal information. Verify any recruitment details directly through official Guinea government channels rather than through this search redirect.
Key evidence
- 1No operator identity or contact information is visible on the page.
- 2Page functions as a search redirect for a specific external recruitment query.
- 3Single suspicious classification among antivirus engines.
Safety FAQ
Is internet-start.net safe to use?+
The site is categorized as a browser hijacker. It presents a search results page for a long query string referencing an official Guinea recruitment site, has no operator identity, and shows no contact details.
What should I do about internet-start.net?+
Treat the link with caution and avoid entering personal information. Verify any recruitment details directly through official Guinea government channels rather than through this search redirect.
How old is internet-start.net?+
internet-start.net is 16 years old and was registered feb 20, 2010.
What if I already interacted with internet-start.net?+
If you paid, contact your bank or payment provider immediately and preserve receipts and messages. If you shared personal information, monitor the affected accounts and change any reused passwords through the official service.
When was this report updated?+
This report reflects the scan completed July 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM UTC.
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