aethonswap[.]exchange
“AethonSwap”
2/95 VT
Cloaked · Live
Dec 17, 2025
Monad
Wallet Connect Abuse
Crypto Scam
1 Report Sent
Cloaking
CDN
+ more
10
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Analysis of the domain aethonswap[.]exchange shows an active crypto‑drainer operation targeting users of the Monad brand. The domain was registered on November 26, 2025 through Dynadot LLC and is hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure (ASN 13335) with the IP address 172.67.129.29 located in the United States. DNS resolution uses Cloudflare nameservers donald.ns.cloudflare.com and hera.ns.cloudflare.com. The site serves an HTTP 301 redirect and presents the page title "AethonSwap". Technical fingerprints indicate the presence of Google Web Server, enforced HSTS, and HTTP/3 support, while the TLS certificate is issued by Let’s Encrypt (R12).
Security assessments report a Gridinsoft trust score of 10/100, and 2 of 95 VirusTotal scanners have flagged the domain as malicious. The domain appears on the PhishDestroy blocklist and is listed on one additional security blocklist. The observed malicious component is identified as a Wallet Connect abuse kit, a common vector for draining cryptocurrency wallets. The site explicitly impersonates the monad brand, classifying the activity as a crypto scam. While the page content has not been publicly analysed, the combination of the redirect, brand impersonation, and known drainer kit strongly suggests credential‑stealing or unauthorized wallet access attempts.
Uncertainty remains regarding the exact phishing flow and whether additional payloads are delivered beyond the initial redirect. Defenders should block the domain at DNS and proxy layers, flag any outbound connections to the associated IP, and monitor for Wallet Connect interactions that reference aethonswap[.]exchange. Incident response teams should also update endpoint detection rules with the observed SSL fingerprint and consider adding the domain to internal blocklists. Continuous monitoring of VirusTotal and other threat intel feeds is recommended to capture any escalation in detection counts or new associated indicators.
Security assessments report a Gridinsoft trust score of 10/100, and 2 of 95 VirusTotal scanners have flagged the domain as malicious. The domain appears on the PhishDestroy blocklist and is listed on one additional security blocklist. The observed malicious component is identified as a Wallet Connect abuse kit, a common vector for draining cryptocurrency wallets. The site explicitly impersonates the monad brand, classifying the activity as a crypto scam. While the page content has not been publicly analysed, the combination of the redirect, brand impersonation, and known drainer kit strongly suggests credential‑stealing or unauthorized wallet access attempts.
Uncertainty remains regarding the exact phishing flow and whether additional payloads are delivered beyond the initial redirect. Defenders should block the domain at DNS and proxy layers, flag any outbound connections to the associated IP, and monitor for Wallet Connect interactions that reference aethonswap[.]exchange. Incident response teams should also update endpoint detection rules with the observed SSL fingerprint and consider adding the domain to internal blocklists. Continuous monitoring of VirusTotal and other threat intel feeds is recommended to capture any escalation in detection counts or new associated indicators.
VirusTotal
2 det.
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
8 mo
Observed status
Cloaked · reachable 301
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
2 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
8 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
11/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2025-12-17 21:06 UTC
Malicious · 2/95 engines
IP: 172.67.129.29
Dynadot LLC
Dynadot LLC 239d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainaethonswap.exchange
Registrar
Dynadot
(US)
(US)
IP Address
172.67.129.29
CDN
Geo San Francisco, US
San Francisco, USNetworkASAS13335 · AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
Origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP on the edge IP returns unrelated tenants — origin discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
RegistrationCreated Nov 26, 2025 (239d) — Expires Nov 26, 2026
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
CloakingCloaking Detected Bot redirect safe · score 4/6
This site shows different content to security bots vs real users
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedDec 17, 2025
Nameserversdonald.ns.cloudflare.comhera.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprint4006e8d007284ec990b7d89c67fee040f5f01300…
Technologies · 3 identified
Google Web Server
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security — forces browsers to use HTTPS connections only.
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
Third major version of HTTP protocol, built on QUIC for faster, more reliable connections.
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
2 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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Gridinsoft
SOCRadar
Archived Evidence
Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of aethonswap.exchange · checked Mar 2, 2026
88
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.47s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.47s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.023
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
298ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
2.7s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
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Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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About This Report: aethonswap.exchange
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
The site displays a page titled “AethonSwap”, which may be designed to impersonate Monad.
aethonswap.exchange has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of July 23, 2026. This site has been identified as a Wallet Connect Abuse.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with aethonswap.exchange — 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
aethonswap.exchange) - 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