PhishDestroy added apexwave.org to its internal blocklist because VirusTotal returned numerous malicious detections. The recorded page title was “Apex wave — AI Platform for Predictive Risk Control”. The domain was first seen by PhishDestroy on 2026-10-21 and returned an HTTP 200 response at that time.
How the scam works
The listing is based on generic threat indicators rather than observed malicious behavior on the page. Domains that attract multiple vendor detections are often used for phishing, malware distribution, or fraudulent financial offers, but no specific mechanism was confirmed for this site.
Evidence
VirusTotal (analysis date 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-10-21) reported 13 malicious and 5 suspicious detections out of 92 engines, with vendors such as BitDefender, Kaspersky and Forcepoint marking it malicious or phishing. Google Safe Browsing (checked 2026-10-21) reported no flag. urlscan.io scans on 2026-09-02 and 2026-10-21 gave an overall clean verdict, though engine scores flagged the URL as malicious (score 97). Cloudflare Radar (captured 2026-10-21) classified the domain as malicious and tagged it with malware and scam categories. OTX listed five pulses mentioning the domain. PhishDestroy’s internal blocklist flagged the domain, while external blocklists returned zero hits on the check date.
Infrastructure
The domain was registered on 2026-03-15 through Dynadot Inc. It was recorded pointing to IP 158.94.210.119, which the RDAP data listed as belonging to Omegatech LTD in the Netherlands. TLS was provided by Let’s Encrypt, valid from 2026-08-31 to 2026-11-29. Open ports observed were 22, 80 and 443. No DNSSEC records were present.
What to do
Visitors should avoid entering credentials or downloading files from apexwave.org; if any personal data was submitted, change related passwords and monitor accounts for unusual activity. Defenders should block traffic to apexwave.org, add the domain to deny‑list rules, and review logs for connections to the recorded IP address.
{
"title": "Apex wave — AI Platform for Predictive Risk Control",
"robots": "index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1",
"description": "Discover with Apex wave an AI platform that scores volatility continuously and applies automated stop-loss protocols before drawdowns compound. Passive income built on discipline, not guesswork.",
"canonicalUrl": "https://apexwave.org/"
}
RegistrationCreated Mar 15, 2026 (220d)—Expires Mar 15, 2027
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedOct 21, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Oct 21, 2026score 15/1003 brand signals
Submitted URLhttp://apexwave.org/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
Observed page title
Apex wave — AI Platform for Predictive Risk Control
Automated brand references
AcrossCompoundSignal
TLS Certificate
Issued by YE1· stored validity ends in 38 days
Network & certificates
Stored technical evidence
Network & DNS
Resolved IP
158.94.210.119
Network ASN
AS202412
Organization
Omegatech LTD
Observed location
Amsterdam, NL
Nameservers 2
ns1.dyna-ns.net
ns2.dyna-ns.net
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Issuer
YE1
Valid from
2026-08-31 18:26:33
Valid until
2026-11-29 18:26:32
Hostname coverage
Stored certificate dates valid
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint0c7ec5789a8f17fc352ae149da73737a3c538c1cebd074a4552390f88d104740Certificate names · 1 SANs
apexwave.org
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Infrastructure map · apexwave.org
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
6 evidence signal groups linked1 stored notification recordsLast known active
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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After a phishing incident
Recommendations & Advice for Victims
Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.
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
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
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 apexwave.org)
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)
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
How do phishing scams typically work?
Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
"Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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