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URL address of the web page

https://gitcoin-application.com/

Category

badware

Description

Bad URL: https://gitcoin-application com/
Domain: https://gitcoin-application com/

Reason for report:
This domain impersonates legitimate GitHub Developer Fund and Gitcoin programs. The site uses branding and messaging designed to trick developers into providing wallet information and making refundable deposits, which are not part of any official program. The domain has also been reported in suspicious activity and phishing alerts targeting developers.

Impersonation details:
• Misleading name and branding to appear as official GitHub and Gitcoin communications.
• Promises developer grants and funding that do not exist.
• Asks users to verify cryptocurrency wallets and submit deposits, which is not part of GitHub or Gitcoin’s official process.

Impact:
• Users may be tricked into providing sensitive account information or sending funds.
• Potential exposure to phishing, financial theft, and malware.

Recommendation:
This domain should be flagged and blocked by security filters, domain registrars, and Safe Browsing services. Users should only interact with official GitHub and Gitcoin platforms:
• GitHub: https://github.com
• Gitcoin: https://gitcoin.co

Additional notes:
• Official GitHub and Gitcoin communications never request wallet verification or deposits.
• The domain could be used for phishing, scams, or malicious software distribution.
• GitHub contributors should report suspicious activity via GitHub’s abuse reporting system.
• Security teams should monitor for similar “lookalike” domains exploiting trusted developer platforms.

Browser name and version

Safari iOS 26

Other extensions used

N/A

Country

No response

Screenshot(s)

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Configuration

name: uBlock Origin Lite
version: 2025.911.1335
browser: Safari Mobile 604 (ios)
filtering:
 site: complete
 default: complete
rulesets:
 deu-0
 annoyances-others
 annoyances-social
 ublock-badware
 adguard-mobile
 annoyances-overlays
 ublock-filters
 block-lan
 annoyances-cookies
 annoyances-notifications
 easylist
 pgl
 easyprivacy