Overview
May 263,641
Apr 2615,640
Mar 2618,819
Feb 2642,098
Jan 268,930
Dec 2511,773
Nov 2512,579
Oct 258,841
Sep 257,307
Aug 253,788
Jul 25700
Jun 254
September 2025 Intelligence Report
92.9%
7,307
5,259
Taken Down
1,923
Still Live
72%
Kill Rate
4533h
Avg Response
4.7
Avg VT Score
In September 2025, PhishDestroy detected 7,307 phishing domains, marking a 92.9% increase from the previous month, with a significant surge in activity on September 20th. The operational impact was notable with a takedown rate of 82.2%, although the mean registrar response time remained high at 3,828.5 hours. Attackers continued to focus on the crypto sector, with Generic Crypto and SushiSwap as top targets, indicating a shift in targeting tactics. The dominance of the Angel Drainer kit suggests a persistent threat of wallet draining and seed theft for victims.
- N/A leads in registrar abuse with 819 domains, followed closely by NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED with 721 domains.
- Crypto brands like Generic Crypto and SushiSwap were heavily targeted, overshadowing traditional sectors like banking.
- The .com TLD remains the most weaponized with 2,561 domains, while .xyz and .live show growing abuse.
- The Angel Drainer kit was used in 1,120 incidents, indicating a focus on wallet draining and seed theft.
- The US hosts the majority of phishing infrastructure with 5,931 domains, but there is notable activity in Germany and Netherlands.
- Detection-to-takedown efficiency remains challenged with a mean response time of 3,828.5 hours, necessitating faster registrar actions.
Outlook
Expect continued emphasis on crypto-targeted phishing, with potential diversification in drainer kit variants. Watch for increased activity from registrars like N/A and NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, which may require escalation. Defenders should prepare for heightened phishing activity around key crypto events and ensure rapid response capabilities.
Top Registrars
| Registrar | Domains |
|---|---|
| NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited | 771 |
| Web Commerce Communications Limited | 677 |
| PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com | 592 |
| Dynadot LLC | 549 |
| NameSilo, LLC | 510 |
| OwnRegistrar, Inc. | 365 |
| NameCheap, Inc. | 362 |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | 325 |
Active Drainer Kits
September 2025 Domains (7,307)
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