approvals-ostium[.]com
5/91 VT
Reachable · access restricted
Jul 20, 2026
CA
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CA
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83
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain approvals-ostium[.]com was registered on July 16, 2026 through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and is currently resolved to the IP address 188.114.96.3. The authoritative nameservers are kip.ns.cloudflare.com and meera.ns.cloudflare.com, indicating that the infrastructure is hosted on Cloudflare’s DNS platform. The domain has been actively blocked by the PhishDestroy sinkhole, and it appears on a single external security blocklist, confirming that at least one independent threat intelligence source has identified it as malicious. VirusTotal analysis shows that 1 out of 95 scanned security vendors flagged the domain, providing a minimal but concrete detection signal. The site remains live as of the report date, July 20, 2026, and no public takedown has been recorded.
Analysis indicates that the domain is being used for a generic phishing campaign, although the specific lure or targeted brand has not been disclosed in the available intelligence. No page title, SSL certificate details, HTTP status code, or Safe Browsing verdict have been published, leaving the exact user‑facing content unknown. The limited detection footprint—single blocklist entry and one vendor flag—suggests a possibly early‑stage operation, but the presence of a Cloudflare‑based DNS configuration and a recent creation date point to a deliberately provisioned malicious infrastructure.
Defenders should add approvals-ostium[.]com to inbound and outbound filtering policies, block the associated IP address 188.114.96.3, and monitor DNS queries to the listed Cloudflare nameservers for any anomalous resolution patterns. Continuous re‑scanning on VirusTotal and inclusion in endpoint threat feeds are recommended to capture any escalation in detection scores. Organizations should also consider sharing any observed traffic or payloads with threat‑sharing communities to improve collective visibility of this emerging phishing vector.
Analysis indicates that the domain is being used for a generic phishing campaign, although the specific lure or targeted brand has not been disclosed in the available intelligence. No page title, SSL certificate details, HTTP status code, or Safe Browsing verdict have been published, leaving the exact user‑facing content unknown. The limited detection footprint—single blocklist entry and one vendor flag—suggests a possibly early‑stage operation, but the presence of a Cloudflare‑based DNS configuration and a recent creation date point to a deliberately provisioned malicious infrastructure.
Defenders should add approvals-ostium[.]com to inbound and outbound filtering policies, block the associated IP address 188.114.96.3, and monitor DNS queries to the listed Cloudflare nameservers for any anomalous resolution patterns. Continuous re‑scanning on VirusTotal and inclusion in endpoint threat feeds are recommended to capture any escalation in detection scores. Organizations should also consider sharing any observed traffic or payloads with threat‑sharing communities to improve collective visibility of this emerging phishing vector.
VirusTotal
5 det.
URLScan
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
14d Very New!
Observed status
Reachable · access restricted 403
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
5 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 85d
WHOIS
14d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
9/11
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-07-20 18:18 UTC
Malicious · 5/91 engines
IP: 188.114.96.3
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 14d old
Google Trust Services
Domain Intelligence
Domainapprovals-ostium.com
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
188.114.96.3
RegistrationCreated Jul 16, 2026 (14d · Very New!) — Expires Jul 16, 2027
HTTP Status403 Forbidden
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 20, 2026
Nameserverskip.ns.cloudflare.commeera.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprintacb7ed76f0e24cb3bb0faa6991a64044d26001b6…
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
IP is behind a large CDN (3,448+ co-hosted phishing domains on same edge IP)
The origin is proxied via Cloudflare or a similar content-delivery network. Edge-IP neighbors aren't meaningful — hundreds of unrelated customers share each edge node. Origin IP discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
Technologies · 2 identified
Cloudflare
CDN
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
H
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
5 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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CRDF
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SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of approvals-ostium.com · checked Jul 20, 2026
97
Good
Performance
FCP
0.77s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.42s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.007
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
113ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.01s
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
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
Report
Were You Affected by This Site?
You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.
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.
Chainabuse
Report crypto wallet address, transaction, or phishing URL
FBI IC3
Report internet crime (US)
Europol
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Action Fraud
Report fraud & cyber crime (UK)
SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
Contest this listing if false positive
Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 188.114.96.3 6 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
More Domains at NiceNIC 6 flagged
cryptoier.net 
live-xrpl-dapps.com 
genesis-hub.cc About This Report: approvals-ostium.com
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
approvals-ostium.com has been flagged by 5 security vendors as of July 31, 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 approvals-ostium.com — 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
approvals-ostium.com) - 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