appleexpo[.]eu
“Apple”
8/91 VT
OTX: 2 pulses
Cloaked · Live
Jun 15, 2026
Apple
Brand Impersonation
Cloaking
US
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US
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91
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain appleexpo[.]eu was registered on May 06, 2026 through the registrar Com Laude (Nom IQ Ltd, trading as). The zone is delegated to four Apple‑owned name servers – a.ns.apple.com, b.ns.apple.com, c.ns.apple.com and d.ns.apple.com – which suggests the attacker is leveraging legitimate Apple DNS infrastructure to increase credibility. The domain resolves to the IP address 17.253.142.4, an address that belongs to Apple Inc. in the United States. Web traffic to the site returns an HTTP 301 redirect and the TLS certificate presented is issued to “Apple Inc.” by the Apple Public Server RSA CA 1 – G1. The page title displayed in the response is simply “Apple”, matching the target brand. These characteristics make the site appear indistinguishable from official Apple services at a cursory glance, especially when combined with the legitimate Apple name servers. Threat intelligence sources have begun to flag the domain. It appears on one security blocklist and has been listed by PhishDestroy as an active malicious site. VirusTotal analysis shows that 3 of 95 scanned security vendors have identified the domain as malicious. AlienVault OTX records two separate threat‑intel pulses that reference the same indicator. The Gridinsoft trust score is 0 out of 100, reinforcing the conclusion that the site is highly untrusted. Defenders should prioritize immediate containment. The domain should be added to outbound and inbound web filters, DNS sinkhole rules, and any existing URL reputation controls. Continuous monitoring of the IP address 17.253.142.4 for unexpected traffic patterns is advised, as the address is shared with legitimate Apple services and may be used for collateral damage. Incident response teams should also educate users about the brand‑impersonation technique and advise verification of URLs before credential entry.
VirusTotal
8 det.
OTX AlienVault
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
3 mo New
Observed status
Cloaked · reachable 301
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
8 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 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
9/10
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainappleexpo.eu
Registrar
Com Laude (Nom IQ
IP Address
17.253.142.4
RegistrationCreated May 06, 2026 (83d · New)
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 DetectedJun 15, 2026
Nameservers["a.ns.apple.com","d.ns.apple.com","b.ns.apple.com","c.ns.apple.com"]
TLS Fingerprinta80e54a0187361232a00b880fed8acca8d8c6af8…
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8 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
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About This Report: appleexpo.eu
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 “Apple”, which may be designed to impersonate Apple.
appleexpo.eu has been flagged by 8 security vendors as of July 29, 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 appleexpo.eu — 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
appleexpo.eu) - 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