Security Review

Is nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

A private cloud storage bucket on a platform frequently exploited for hosting phishing and wallet-draining scripts.

nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.comScanned 2h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 90·MT 45
Category tags
infrastructure70% MT confidence

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
9 years old
Registered Feb 23, 2017
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 70% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A private cloud storage bucket on a platform frequently exploited for hosting phishing and wallet-draining scripts. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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Visual Screenshot Analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

50
/ 100
High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The screenshot shows a raw XML error message indicating access is denied to the requested resource, which is a neutral technical state.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

Page renders an XML AccessDenied error

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
The domain belongs to a legitimate cloud service provider, which explains the long registration history and valid security certificates. However, the specific 'nww' bucket is currently inaccessible, returning a raw XML error that indicates the content is private or restricted. Our research shows that this specific cloud region has seen a significant increase in malicious activity, including MetaMask phishing and tech support scams. Because anyone can rent these buckets to host anonymous content, the lack of a clear business identity for this subdomain is a red flag. We treat these storage URLs with caution as they are often used as temporary landing pages for cyberattacks.
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Page Content

The URL currently displays a raw XML 'AccessDenied' error message. This indicates that the storage bucket exists but is not configured for public listing or the specific file path was not provided.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on DigitalOcean Spaces in the Singapore (SGP1) region. It uses a valid DigiCert SSL certificate, which is standard for this cloud provider's infrastructure.

Domain History

The parent domain has been active for over nine years. However, individual buckets like 'nww' can be created or deleted instantly, meaning the age of the main domain does not reflect the trustworthiness of the specific content hosted here.

Web Reputation

While no specific scam reports exist for the 'nww' bucket, the SGP1 region has been flagged by security researchers for hosting wallet-draining scripts and fraudulent notices. Major browser blocklists currently show the root infrastructure as clean, but individual subdomains are frequently blacklisted.

Risk Factors
4
  • Hosted on cloud infrastructure frequently abused for phishing and malware distribution.
  • Returns a raw XML error, a common state for temporary or malicious staging sites.
  • No verifiable business entity or contact information associated with this specific bucket.
  • The Singapore region of this provider has been previously recommended for blocklisting by crypto-security tools.
Positive Signals
3
  • The hosting provider is a well-known, legitimate global cloud company.
  • The parent domain has a long-standing history of over 3,400 days.
  • Currently passes all major antivirus engine scans.
AI Recommendation
Do not enter any personal information or download files if redirected to this URL from an email or text message. The page is currently non-functional and serves no legitimate public purpose.
Next-gen fraud intelligence
Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
9.3 yrs
Registered Feb 2017
Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
Clone check
Not a clone
No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.
Web mentions
3 scam reports
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com is a bucket/subdomain on DigitalOcean's legitimate Singapore (SGP1) Spaces object storage service, launched in 2018.
  • Direct access to the root URL returns a 403 Forbidden error, consistent with private or non-publicly listable S3-style buckets.
  • No specific mentions or reports found for the exact subdomain "nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com" in scam, phishing, or malware contexts.
  • DigitalOcean Spaces (including sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com) is frequently abused by attackers for hosting phishing pages, tech support scams, and malware distribution, as documented in reports from Netskope, MetaMask, and malware analysis b
  • In 2022, the entire sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com was proposed for denylisting in MetaMask's phishing detector due to wallet-related phishing campaigns using the region.
  • Many other *.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com buckets are used legitimately for hosting PDFs, media, reports, and application assets by governments, orchestras, universities, and companies.
  • Domain age of 3412 days aligns with the long-standing DigitalOcean infrastructure; no dedicated business registration or reviews exist for this specific bucket.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • GitHub (MetaMask eth-phishing-detect)open

    "[Denylist] sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com · Issue #7437 - I got a fake notice that "Your MetaMask wallet will be suspended!" in a spam inbox that directed me though a link shortener to ..."

  • Netskope Blogopen

    "Attackers Increasingly Abusing DigitalOcean to Host Scams and Phishing - Netskope Threat Labs is tracking a 17x increase in traffic to malicious web pages hosted on DigitalOcean... tech support scam... increase in phishing pages hosted on D"

  • Malwr-analysis.comopen

    "Tag: DigitalOcean Spaces phishing - This blog walks through a recent phishing email that abuses trusted infrastructure end to end... hxxps://bbb6565u5gg.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/cloud_billing_v6z.html"

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
We found that the parent infrastructure, sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com, has been flagged in security discussions on GitHub and by threat intelligence labs for hosting phishing campaigns. Specifically, MetaMask developers have previously noted this region being used for fake wallet suspension notices. While this specific 'nww' bucket hasn't been named in a report yet, the pattern of abuse on this platform is well-documented.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified
Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
Bitdefender
Clean
Microsoft
Not in pass
ESET-NOD32
Not in pass
Avira
Not in pass
Sophos
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age9 years old
RegistrarMarkMonitor Inc.
RegisteredFeb 23, 2017
ExpiresFeb 23, 2030
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerDigiCert Inc · DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1
ExpiresDec 22, 2026 (176d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingDIGITALOCEAN-AP
Server locationSG

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1302http://nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/
  • 2403https://nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file1
ISPDIGITALOCEAN-AP
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

  • Treat nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com as unverified

    Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.

  • Verify the business through independent channels

    Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.

  • Never use irreversible payment methods

    Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.

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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
Not listedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

  • Our automated security review marked nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
  • nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by DigiCert Inc · DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1, expiring in 176 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com is 9.3 years old, registered on 2/23/2017 through MarkMonitor Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com as clean.
  • No. nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com resolves to an IP operated by DIGITALOCEAN-AP in SG (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
  • This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 29, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·nww.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com
SUSPICIOUS

This URL is a private storage bucket on DigitalOcean's cloud infrastructure that currently shows a technical error. While the hosting provider is legitimate, this specific storage region is frequently abused to host phishing pages and malware.

Do not enter any personal information or download files if redirected to this URL from an email or text message. The page is currently non-functional and serves no legitimate public purpose.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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