chainlinkprotocol[.]online
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence ReportDomain Security & Threat Intelligence Report
13/2 VT
Taken Down
Apr 07, 2026
3 Blocklists
Fake Exchange
4d takedown
CA
+ more
CA
+ more
13/2 VT vendors
3 blocklists
80
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies chainlinkprotocol[.]online as a cryptocurrency-themed phishing domain actively mimicking the legitimate Chainlink platform to deceive users into surrendering wallet credentials or transferring digital assets. The domain is categorized under a generic phishing threat type due to its fraudulent replication of the Chainlink brand, which is a widely recognized decentralized oracle network in the blockchain ecosystem. As of the latest investigation, this domain remains classified with an 'under_investigation' status, indicating ongoing assessment by threat intelligence teams to determine the full scope of its malicious infrastructure and potential impact on unsuspecting users.
This domain was flagged by 0 of 95 VirusTotal vendors at the time of initial analysis, suggesting that mainstream antivirus or security solutions have not yet incorporated detection signatures for this specific threat. The domain was registered through HOSTINGER operations, UAB, a legitimate hosting provider, which may be leveraged by threat actors to obfuscate their true identity. Chainlinkprotocol.online resolves to the IP address 188.114.96.3 and utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to enhance its appearance of legitimacy. The domain was created on April 06, 2026, which is a relatively recent registration and could indicate a time-sensitive campaign designed to capitalize on recent events or announcements related to Chainlink. The absence of detections on VirusTotal, combined with its recent creation, underscores the need for heightened vigilance among users who may encounter this domain.
The current status of chainlinkprotocol[.]online is active, meaning it remains accessible and operational at this time. Given the lack of detections by established security vendors, users are strongly advised to proactively block this domain at the network or host level if possible. Additionally, users should avoid interacting with any links or content associated with this domain, as it may lead to phishing pages designed to harvest sensitive information such as wallet private keys, login credentials, or financial data. If exposure to this domain has already occurred, users are recommended to scan their devices for malware, review their wallet transactions for any unauthorized activity, and reset passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised. Security teams and researchers are encouraged to contribute any additional threat intelligence to public databases to aid in the swift identification and mitigation of this phishing campaign.
This domain was flagged by 0 of 95 VirusTotal vendors at the time of initial analysis, suggesting that mainstream antivirus or security solutions have not yet incorporated detection signatures for this specific threat. The domain was registered through HOSTINGER operations, UAB, a legitimate hosting provider, which may be leveraged by threat actors to obfuscate their true identity. Chainlinkprotocol.online resolves to the IP address 188.114.96.3 and utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to enhance its appearance of legitimacy. The domain was created on April 06, 2026, which is a relatively recent registration and could indicate a time-sensitive campaign designed to capitalize on recent events or announcements related to Chainlink. The absence of detections on VirusTotal, combined with its recent creation, underscores the need for heightened vigilance among users who may encounter this domain.
The current status of chainlinkprotocol[.]online is active, meaning it remains accessible and operational at this time. Given the lack of detections by established security vendors, users are strongly advised to proactively block this domain at the network or host level if possible. Additionally, users should avoid interacting with any links or content associated with this domain, as it may lead to phishing pages designed to harvest sensitive information such as wallet private keys, login credentials, or financial data. If exposure to this domain has already occurred, users are recommended to scan their devices for malware, review their wallet transactions for any unauthorized activity, and reset passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised. Security teams and researchers are encouraged to contribute any additional threat intelligence to public databases to aid in the swift identification and mitigation of this phishing campaign.
VirusTotal
13 det.
DNS Security
1/12
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Scamadviser
1/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
2 mo New
Status
Down
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
13 / 2
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
1/12
SSL
valid, 89d
WHOIS
2 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
DNS suspended, no bypass
Gridinsoft
0/100
Scamadviser
1/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks
1 / 12
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
20/21
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-07 04:24 UTC
Malicious · 13/2 engines
IP: 188.114.96.3
HOSTINGER operations, UAB 52d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainchainlinkprotocol.online
Registrar
Hostinger
(LT)
Hostinger
(LT)
IP Address
188.114.96.3
RegistrationCreated Apr 07, 2026 (52d · New)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 07, 2026
Nameservers["gene.ns.cloudflare.com","kayden.ns.cloudflare.com"]
Forensic Intelligence
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
IP is behind a large CDN (3,449+ 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.
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX
8 pulses
- · PhishDestroy — Active Phishing & Crypto Scam Domains by phishdestroy
- · Credit: PhishDestroy Clone ["phish detroy- open domains"] by msudosos
- · Credit: PhishDestroy Clone ["phish detroy- open domains"] by msudosos
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VirusTotal Analysis
13 / 2 security vendors flagged this domain
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alphaMountain.ai
SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of chainlinkprotocol.online · checked Apr 7, 2026
93
Good
Performance
FCP
2.56s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.56s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.001
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.1s
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
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
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Were You Affected by This Site?
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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
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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 Hostinger 6 flagged
About This Report: chainlinkprotocol.online
This domain security report for chainlinkprotocol.online is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 2 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists.
chainlinkprotocol.online has been flagged by 13 security vendors as of May 30, 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 chainlinkprotocol.online — 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
chainlinkprotocol.online) - 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