Pandas Network
Active
The Pandas network operates fake maritime websites targeting several African flag states. The network is characterized by sites hosted on the same IP range and sharing similar design templates and registration patterns.
Infrastructure
Sites in this cluster share hosting at 195.201.78.211. Certificate history on crt.sh reveals rapid domain registration and short certificate lifespans consistent with fraud operations that expect to be taken down.
Targeting Pattern
The network focuses on African states with low-profile maritime administrations:
- Benin — multiple fake versions of the Benin maritime authority
- Zambia / Zimbabwe — landlocked states where legitimate registries are minimal
- Mozambique — Indian Ocean access makes this a more plausible target
Attributed Sites (4)
| Domain | Status |
|---|---|
| beninmaritime.co | Confirmed Fake |
| beninmaritime.net | Confirmed Fake |
| beninmaritime.org | Confirmed Fake |
| matthew-registry.org | Confirmed Fake |