vir-tual[.]trade
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“vir-tual.trade | 522: Connection timed out”
1/1 VT
Taken Down
Apr 28, 2026
3 Blocklists
CA
+ more
CA
+ more
1/1 VT vendors
3 blocklists
66
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies vir-tual[.]trade as an active crypto drainer scam designed to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. This domain poses an elevated risk due to its confirmed malicious activity and recent creation, making it a pressing threat to digital asset holders. The site exploits user trust to facilitate unauthorized fund transfers, often mimicking legitimate trading interfaces to deceive visitors. All users should treat this domain as hostile and refrain from any interaction, including clicking links or entering credentials.
This domain was flagged by multiple security systems, including SEAL and MetaMask, with VirusTotal reporting only 1 out of 95 security vendors flagging it at the time of analysis. The domain vir-tual[.]trade was registered through Cloudflare, Inc. on April 26, 2026, and resolves to IP address 188.114.97.3. It appears on two security blocklists and holds a valid SSL certificate issued by Let’s Encrypt, which attackers often use to appear legitimate. The domain’s recent registration date and low detection rate on VirusTotal suggest it may be newly operational but already active in malicious campaigns.
To mitigate risks associated with vir-tual[.]trade, users should immediately block the domain and IP address 188.114.97.3 on their network and devices. If any interaction with the site has occurred, such as connecting a wallet or entering private keys, users should revoke any connected permissions via their wallet provider’s security settings and transfer remaining funds to a new, secure wallet. For verification and real-time threat intelligence, PhishDestroy’s database should be consulted to confirm the latest status of this domain. Always cross-check URLs against trusted sources before engaging in any financial transactions online.
This domain was flagged by multiple security systems, including SEAL and MetaMask, with VirusTotal reporting only 1 out of 95 security vendors flagging it at the time of analysis. The domain vir-tual[.]trade was registered through Cloudflare, Inc. on April 26, 2026, and resolves to IP address 188.114.97.3. It appears on two security blocklists and holds a valid SSL certificate issued by Let’s Encrypt, which attackers often use to appear legitimate. The domain’s recent registration date and low detection rate on VirusTotal suggest it may be newly operational but already active in malicious campaigns.
To mitigate risks associated with vir-tual[.]trade, users should immediately block the domain and IP address 188.114.97.3 on their network and devices. If any interaction with the site has occurred, such as connecting a wallet or entering private keys, users should revoke any connected permissions via their wallet provider’s security settings and transfer remaining funds to a new, secure wallet. For verification and real-time threat intelligence, PhishDestroy’s database should be consulted to confirm the latest status of this domain. Always cross-check URLs against trusted sources before engaging in any financial transactions online.
Data coverage
VirusTotal
1 / 1
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
suspicious
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 87d
WHOIS
7d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
not suspended
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
18/19
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-28 16:24 UTC
Malicious · 1/1 engines
IP: 188.114.97.3
Cloudflare, Inc.
Cloudflare, Inc. 7d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainvir-tual.trade
Registrar
Cloudflare
(US)
(US)
IP Address
188.114.97.3
RegistrationCreated Apr 28, 2026 (7d · Very New!)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 28, 2026
Nameservers["ryan.ns.cloudflare.com","ligia.ns.cloudflare.com"]
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
IP is behind a large CDN (3,432+ co-hosted phishing domains on same edge IP)
The origin is proxied via Cloudflare or a similar content-delivery network. Edge-IP neighbors aren't meaningful — hundreds of unrelated customers share each edge node. Origin IP discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX
8 pulses
- · PhishDestroy — Active Phishing & Crypto Scam Domains by phishdestroy
- · Credit: PhishDestroy Clone ["phish detroy- open domains"] by msudosos
- · Credit: PhishDestroy Clone ["phish detroy- open domains"] by msudosos
Technologies · 2 identified
Cloudflare
CDN
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
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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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This domain security report for vir-tual.trade is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 1 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists.
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vir-tual.trade has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of May 6, 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 vir-tual.trade — 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
vir-tual.trade) - 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