app[.]kucoin-io[.]top
“KuCoin”
21/94 VT
Cloaked · Live
Jun 15, 2026
KuCoin
Brand Impersonation
Cloaking
SG
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SG
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100
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain app[.]KuCoin-io[.]top is a sophisticated brand impersonation threat specifically targeting users of the legitimate cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. This domain was designed to deceive visitors into believing they are accessing official KuCoin services, likely to steal login credentials, private keys, or seed phrases through a fake login page or crypto drainer. The domain is currently offline, having been taken down after security researchers flagged its malicious activity.
Technical analysis reveals that app[.]kucoin-io[.]top resolves to IP address 176.97.117.190 and was registered through Gname.com Pte. Ltd. on April 19, 2026, a recent creation date consistent with phishing campaigns. VirusTotal data shows that 21 out of 95 security vendors flagged this domain as malicious, and it appears on at least one security blocklist. The domain uses an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt (R12), which provides a false sense of security to unsuspecting victims. The page title was set to "KuCoin" to further the impersonation.
Given that the domain is now offline, the immediate risk of credential compromise is reduced, but users should remain vigilant. PhishDestroy recommends that anyone who may have interacted with this domain change their KuCoin account passwords immediately, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor their accounts for unauthorized transactions. Always verify the official KuCoin URL (kucoin.com) before entering sensitive information. Report any similar suspicious domains to security teams to help protect the broader crypto community.
Technical analysis reveals that app[.]kucoin-io[.]top resolves to IP address 176.97.117.190 and was registered through Gname.com Pte. Ltd. on April 19, 2026, a recent creation date consistent with phishing campaigns. VirusTotal data shows that 21 out of 95 security vendors flagged this domain as malicious, and it appears on at least one security blocklist. The domain uses an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt (R12), which provides a false sense of security to unsuspecting victims. The page title was set to "KuCoin" to further the impersonation.
Given that the domain is now offline, the immediate risk of credential compromise is reduced, but users should remain vigilant. PhishDestroy recommends that anyone who may have interacted with this domain change their KuCoin account passwords immediately, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor their accounts for unauthorized transactions. Always verify the official KuCoin URL (kucoin.com) before entering sensitive information. Report any similar suspicious domains to security teams to help protect the broader crypto community.
VirusTotal
21 det.
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
3 mo
Observed status
Cloaked · reachable 200
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
21 / 94
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
3 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
7/8
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainapp.kucoin-io.top
Registrar (base domain)
Gname
(SG)
(SG)
IP Address
176.97.117.190
Registration (base domain)kucoin-io.top · Created Apr 19, 2026 (92d)
CloakingCloaking Detected Content divergence · score 1/6
This site shows different content to security bots vs real users
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 15, 2026
Nameservers["a8.share-dns.com.","b8.share-dns.net."]
TLS Fingerprintc690c8f21a0a9d3912b0f4b6cf7769f0b4c42903…
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
Gname.com Pte. Ltd.
KuCoin
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
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VirusTotal Analysis
21 / 94 security vendors flagged this domain
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of app.kucoin-io.top · checked Apr 19, 2026
99
Good
Performance
FCP
0.77s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
1.4s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.034
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
19ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.3s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
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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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Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 176.97.117.190 5 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
More Domains at Gname 6 flagged
Other KuCoin Impersonation Domains
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About This Report: app.kucoin-io.top
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 “KuCoin”, which may be designed to impersonate KuCoin.
app.kucoin-io.top has been flagged by 21 security vendors as of July 20, 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 app.kucoin-io.top — 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
app.kucoin-io.top) - 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