apl-candidatebridge[.]cfd
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence ReportDomain Security & Threat Intelligence Report
4/4 VT
URLQuery: 2
Taken Down
Apr 08, 2026
3 Blocklists
MetaMask
Impersonation
1 Report Sent
VN
+ more
VN
+ more
4/4 VT vendors
3 blocklists
Targets MetaMask
61
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies apl-candidatebridge[.]cfd as an active crypto drainer phishing domain operating at an elevated risk level. This fraudulent site employs deceptive tactics to trick users into connecting cryptocurrency wallets under the guise of a job candidate bridge portal, enabling unauthorized fund transfers. Technical analysis confirms the domain resolves to IP 116.118.4.66 and lacks an SSL certificate, indicating a lack of legitimate security infrastructure. This domain was flagged by PhishDestroy due to its specific threat profile and multiple red flags in its operational metadata. VirusTotal analysis shows 2 out of 95 security vendors have marked this domain as malicious, while it appears on 2 separate blocklists including MetaMask and SEAL. The domain was registered through Cosmotown Inc on April 06, 2026, demonstrating its recent emergence as a threat vector. The absence of SSL encryption combined with its presence on security blocklists and low vendor detection rate (2/95) suggests this is a newly deployed phishing infrastructure with high potential for evading traditional defenses. Users should treat apl-candidatebridge[.]cfd as a confirmed crypto drainer phishing site and avoid any interaction with this domain or its associated links. The specific threat involves malicious JavaScript that triggers wallet drainers when victims connect their cryptocurrency wallets, making this particularly dangerous for users in the Web3 ecosystem. Immediate mitigation includes blocking this domain at the network level, verifying all job portal communications through official channels, and using PhishDestroy's verification tools before clicking any suspicious links. For affected users, revoke any wallet connections made to this domain immediately through wallet provider security interfaces and report the incident to relevant cryptocurrency platforms.
VirusTotal
4 det.
URLQuery
2 det.
DNS Security
3/12
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Invalid
Age
13d Very New!
Status
Down 530
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
4 / 4
URLQuery
2 det.
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
3/12
SSL
invalid
WHOIS
13d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
DNS suspended, no bypass
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks
3 / 12
SSL Certificate
Invalid
SSL certificate is invalid or expired. Issuer: none
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
21/21
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-08 15:19 UTC
Malicious · 4/4 engines
IP: 116.118.4.66
Cosmotown Inc 13d old
none
Domain Intelligence
Domainapl-candidatebridge.cfd
Registrar
Cosmotown
Cosmotown
RegistrationCreated Apr 08, 2026 (13d · Very New!)
HTTP Status530 Error
HTTP Status530
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 08, 2026
Nameservers["coen.ns.cloudflare.com","rosa.ns.cloudflare.com"]
TLS Fingerprint41958ade5210f593a49b0e1f99b99d72ea572ac7…
Favicon Hash
Case IDPD-20260408-974326
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX
1 pulse
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VirusTotal Analysis
4 / 4 security vendors flagged this domain
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Gridinsoft
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SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of apl-candidatebridge.cfd · checked Apr 8, 2026
89
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.88s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.88s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.011
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.79s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
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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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Domain Appeal
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meta-maskloig.godaddysites.com About This Report: apl-candidatebridge.cfd
This domain security report for apl-candidatebridge.cfd is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 4 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists.
apl-candidatebridge.cfd has been flagged by 4 security vendors as of April 22, 2026. It appears to impersonate MetaMask, a legitimate service.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with apl-candidatebridge.cfd — 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
apl-candidatebridge.cfd) - 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