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Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report
2/95 VT
Active
PD-20260211-A48643
Feb 11, 2026
1 Blocklist
23
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
MEDIUM
The domain approve.ad is suspected of engaging in phishing activities, likely impersonating legitimate services to deceive users. With a VirusTotal detection score of 2 out of 95, this domain exhibits characteristics that are commonly associated with malicious sites. Regarded as suspicious, it poses a risk to individuals who might encounter it online.
Registered just three days ago through Namecheap, Inc. in Ukraine, approve.ad is hosted on the IP address 188.114.96.3. The short registration duration suggests a high likelihood of malicious intent, often indicative of transient phishing campaigns. Additionally, it appears on one blocklist, highlighting its potential for harm.
Currently, approve.ad remains active and is being monitored. PhishDestroy has taken action by reporting the domain to relevant authorities and continues to track its status to mitigate any potential threats arising from its presence.
Registered just three days ago through Namecheap, Inc. in Ukraine, approve.ad is hosted on the IP address 188.114.96.3. The short registration duration suggests a high likelihood of malicious intent, often indicative of transient phishing campaigns. Additionally, it appears on one blocklist, highlighting its potential for harm.
Currently, approve.ad remains active and is being monitored. PhishDestroy has taken action by reporting the domain to relevant authorities and continues to track its status to mitigate any potential threats arising from its presence.
VirusTotal
2 Detections
URLScan.io
Domain Age
4 days Brand New!
Site Status
Active
DestroyList
Listed
User Reports
1 report
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
13/14
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Domain Intelligence
Domainapprove.ad
RegistrarNamecheap, Inc. (UA)
IP Address188.114.96.3
CreatedFeb 21, 2026 (4 days — Brand New!)
ExpiresJan 13, 2027
Nameserversautumn.ns.cloudflare.com
lochlan.ns.cloudflare.com
lochlan.ns.cloudflare.com
Abuse Contactsregistry@namecheap.com
First DetectedFeb 11, 2026
Case IDPD-20260211-A48643
Registrar Response0h
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