aster-dex[.]finance
“Aster DEX - Next-Generation Trading Platform”
Evidence Summary
This domain, aster-dex.finance, is a confirmed investment scam site designed to impersonate a legitimate trading platform, posing a significant threat to users who may be tricked into providing personal or financial information. The site claims to be a 'Next-Generation Trading Platform' but is in fact a fraudulent operation intended to defraud individuals.
The domain was flagged by 16 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a high level of suspicion among cybersecurity professionals. It resolves to an IP address (188.114.96.3) located in the United States, which is managed by Cloudflare, Inc. The SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services, which can sometimes be misleading as it gives the impression of a secure connection. Despite the seemingly legitimate infrastructure, the site has been added to 1 security blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy, further confirming its malicious nature.
If you have visited aster-dex.finance, it is crucial to take immediate action to protect yourself. First, change any passwords or login credentials that were entered on the site, and consider using a password manager to ensure strong, unique passwords for all accounts. Next, monitor your financial statements and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions or changes. If you suspect any fraud, report it to your financial institution and local authorities. Stay vigilant and avoid clicking on links or downloading files from untrusted sources in the future.
Data Coverage
Security Signals
Threat Response Pipeline
Blocklist coverage
10 monitored external feeds · stored snapshot Aug 10, 2026
10 monitored external feeds No match
Detection timeline
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Domain status
Reachable → Unreachable
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Cloudflare Radar
Cloudflare Radar scan stored · Open scan
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Domain status
Unreachable → Reachable
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, TLS names and timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Technologies
2 high-confidence technologies identified
VirusTotal Analysis
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