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files[.]coinbaseaba[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“Please access via the domain name.”
HK
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This domain represents an escalated risk due to its targeted impersonation of a major cryptocurrency exchange. Discovered on June 23, 2025, the domain resolves to IP address 45.192.170.205 and is registered via Dominet (HK) Limited. Security telemetry confirms 8 out of 95 VirusTotal scanners flagged it as malicious, and it has been listed on two security blocklists including detection by MetaMask and SEAL security systems. Trust scores and network analysis further validate its malicious intent.
To mitigate exposure, users must never click unverified links claiming to be from Coinbase, especially those promoting file downloads or wallet connections. Validate domains by manually typing the official URL and enabling wallet address scanning features in security extensions like MetaMask. If interaction occurs, revoke any unauthorized wallet connections immediately via your wallet’s connection manager and scan devices with updated antivirus software. Report suspicious activity to Coinbase Security and contribute to threat intelligence platforms such as URLScan or PhishTank.
Network Security Intelligence
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Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Dominet (HK) LimitedDomain Intelligence
Dominet (HK)
(CN)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
VirusTotal Analysis
Evidence & External Reports
Were You Affected by This Site?
If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
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About This Report: files.coinbaseaba.com
This domain security report for files.coinbaseaba.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 8 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Please access via the domain name.”, which may be designed to impersonate Coinbase.
files.coinbaseaba.com has been flagged by 8 security vendors as of May 30, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with files.coinbaseaba.com — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
files.coinbaseaba.com) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics