# aptosnetwork.info — MALICIOUS

> aptosnetwork.info is a fake Aptos brand impersonation domain with a 7/95 VirusTotal detection rate. Check the full report.

## Summary
PhishDestroy identifies aptosnetwork.info as an active brand impersonation domain masquerading as the legitimate Aptos network platform. The domain employs a deceptive naming convention to trick users into believing it is an official Aptos-associated resource, likely aiming to harvest credentials or distribute malicious payloads. This threat aligns with a growing trend of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related domain impersonations, where attackers leverage brand recognition to maximize the efficacy of phishing campaigns. No drainer kit or malware payload has been explicitly linked to this domain in available telemetry, suggesting it may primarily serve as a credential-harvesting portal or redirect victims to further malicious infrastructure.  This domain was registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED on March 17, 2026, and is associated with IP address 188.114.96.3. VirusTotal analysis reveals a detection rate of 7 out of 95 security vendors, indicating a moderate level of evasion against common threat detection mechanisms. The SSL certificate, issued by Let's Encrypt, adds a veneer of legitimacy, while its recent creation date suggests a hastily deployed operation. While no immediate inclusion in Google Safe Browsing (GSB) lists has been confirmed, the domain's low detection rates and fresh registration warrant heightened scrutiny. Community-contributed blocklists, such as those on URLVoid or PhishTank, have not yet widely flagged this domain, leaving a window of opportunity for adversaries to exploit unsuspecting users.  As of the latest analysis, aptosnetwork.info remains active and poses an elevated risk to users seeking Aptos network resources. Immediate actions include blocking the domain at the network perimeter and DNS level, as well as flagging it for user awareness campaigns. Security teams should monitor for associated indicators of compromise (IOCs) and cross-reference with endpoint detection rules to prevent potential lateral movement. While the risk is currently elevated, proactive containment measures can significantly mitigate its impact. Users are advised to verify the authenticity of domains via official Aptos channels and report any suspicious interactions to their security teams. Remaining risk hinges on the domain's persistence and the speed of response from threat intelligence platforms.

## Threat Details
- Verdict: MALICIOUS
- Site status: unknown (HTTP ?)
- Target brand: Aptos

## Domain Intelligence
- Registered: 2026-03-17 18:55:56
- Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
- IP: 188.114.96.3

## Detection Status
- VirusTotal: 7 vendors flagged
- Google Safe Browsing: clean
- Blocklists: 0 hits

## Evidence
- Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/scan/d771d05b-7296-48ef-822f-728a67761beb
- PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/aptosnetwork.info/
- LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/aptosnetwork.info/llm.txt

## If You Visited This Site
1. Change any passwords you may have entered
2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts
3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities

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Report by PhishDestroy | https://phishdestroy.io/domain/aptosnetwork.info/
Last updated: 2026-03-23