Security engines reporting a detection: 3. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
ABUSE NOTICE · 7D+ OPEN
Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at .
The recorded recipient is abuse@gcore.lu.
The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 8 months has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations.
This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
This domain, bitvalley.exchange, is confirmed to be a brand_impersonation site specifically targeting users of the Ethereum cryptocurrency platform. The site mimics legitimate cryptocurrency exchange services, presenting itself under the page title 'Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum | Cryptocurrency Exchange | BitValley.' Such impersonation schemes are designed to deceive users into disclosing sensitive credentials, transferring funds, or installing malicious software under the guise of a trusted platform. The threat is particularly elevated due to the domain's convincing presentation and targeted focus on high-value digital assets, which can result in significant financial losses for victims. Infrastructure analysis reveals multiple technical indicators supporting the malicious classification of this domain. The domain was registered on February 21, 2026, through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, a registrar frequently associated with high-risk domains. It resolves to the IP address 81.28.12.12 and is currently flagged by 5 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a moderate but consistent detection rate. Additionally, the domain appears on one security blocklist and has been taken offline, though this does not eliminate the risk of re-emergence under a similar or altered infrastructure. The combination of these factors—recent registration, specific targeting, and security vendor detections—strongly suggests a coordinated effort to exploit users through brand deception. Users who have visited bitvalley.exchange or interacted with its content are advised to take immediate remedial actions to mitigate potential risks. First, any credentials or financial information entered on the site should be considered compromised and must be changed across all platforms where they were reused. Users should also monitor their cryptocurrency wallets and financial accounts for unauthorized transactions, as attackers may attempt to exploit stolen data over an extended period. If any software was downloaded from the site, a full system scan using updated security tools is recommended to detect and remove potential malware. Additionally, users should report the domain to relevant cybersecurity organizations to aid in broader threat intelligence efforts and prevent further exploitation.
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking suspected: scanner and visitor titles differ
Not observedNo cloaking was observed in the stored scan
Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jul 29, 2026score 81/1001 brand signal
Submitted URLhttps://bitvalley.exchange/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT
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.
Accountability draft
Nothing is sent automatically.
Network & certificates
Stored technical evidence
Network & DNS
Resolved IP
81.28.12.12
Network ASN
AS199524
Organization
G-Core Labs S.A.
Observed location
New York City, US
Server header
nginx
Nameservers 2
ns1.gcorelabs.net
ns2.gcdn.services
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Issuer
Hestia Control Panel / srv.host.local
Valid from
2026-09-11 10:12:44
Valid until
2027-09-11 10:12:44
Hostname coverage
Certificate hostname mismatch
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection time
2026-10-06 01:02:03 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprintb73e3b5f99162c671ede5afccf4c94b4c0b2f768f08ba7f81c841e089ba47f52Certificate names · 1 SANs
srv.host.local
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Evidence layersAvailability: Content servingContent: Content served at rootDNS: ResolvedRegistration: Active
Latest HTTP observationLive contentOrdinary HTTP content served90%2026-10-14 02:44:55 UTC
RDAP registrationActiveNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED · IANA 3765RDAP HTTP 200source: Rdap Status CollectorclientDeleteProhibitedclientTransferProhibitedexpires 2027-02-02 10:57:57 UTCchecked 2026-08-05 18:35:58 UTC
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-10-14 02:44:55 UTClast content: 2026-10-14 02:44:55 UTC
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
This timeline displays historical security and status checkpoints observed by the PhishDestroy automated monitoring network. It records domain lifecycle updates, scanner changes, and threat telemetry over time.
VirusTotal Detections Update2026-06-26 22:46:12 UTC
VirusTotal scanner detections updated from 6 to 5. Added scanner alerts: CRDF, CyRadar. Resolved alerts: Fortinet, G-Data, SOCRadar.
15 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.
Threat Ingested
bitvalley.exchange detected and queued for full analysis
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
The domain remains reachable or access-restricted; future checks may update this observation.
How we investigate & report
Public scans, evidence and abuse channels
We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.
01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.
Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (1,268 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Policy Violations:
Section 3.1 of the Acceptable Use Policy: The domain bitvalley.exchange is actively engaged in phishing activities, misleading users into providing sensitive personal information under false pretenses, which constitutes a clear violation of your AUP.
Section 4.2 of the Terms of Service: The registrar reserves the right to suspend or terminate services for any activities that are illegal or fraudulent. The operation of this phishing domain falls squarely within this provision.
Applicable Laws (Unknown):
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) - 18 U.S.C. § 1030: This federal law prohibits unauthorized access to computers and the fraudulent use of information obtained through such access.
Wire Fraud Statute - 18 U.S.C. § 1343: This law criminalizes schemes to defraud individuals or entities using electronic communications, which is applicable to phishing schemes.
CAN-SPAM Act - 15 U.S.C. § 7701: This act regulates commercial email and prohibits deceptive practices in electronic communications, including phishing.
Regulatory Note: Failure to take appropriate action against this domain may expose your organization to liability under applicable laws and regulations. Prompt compliance is essential to mitigate potential legal repercussions.
6 evidence signal groups linked1 reports recordedLast known active
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Related Infrastructure & Reports
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Direct link Shares a registration or an identical phishing kit.
Supporting signal Shares infrastructure or a target brand; not proof of one operator.
Discovery only Listed for navigation; no shared attribute with this host.
Infrastructure map · bitvalley.exchange
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
Content matches8
Same favicon hash or the same page title as this host.
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