circle-ai-upgrade[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“Apache2 Ubuntu Default Page: It works”
This advisory assesses circle-ai-upgrade[.]com, a domain under investigation for generic phishing activity. The threat type is generic phishing, meaning the domain is designed to impersonate a legitimate service—likely related to AI upgrades—to trick users into submitting credentials or personal data. The risk level remains under investigation due to low detection rates but concerning infrastructure.
The domain exhibits several technical indicators: it is currently active and resolves to IP 127.0.0.1 (a loopback address, often used to cloak malicious intent or for testing). VirusTotal shows 0 detections out of 95 scanners, meaning no antivirus engines have flagged it yet—this does not imply safety but rather a lack of widespread recognition. The SSL certificate is issued by PhishDestroy with an organization of botadmin.destroy.tools, a known threat actor alias. The domain registrar information is not provided, but the certificate details strongly suggest malicious intent. No blocklist entries or trust scores are available, but the IP and certificate data are red flags.
Mitigation steps for users: do not click any links from emails or messages promoting circle-ai-upgrade.com; do not enter any personal or financial information on this site; report the domain to your email provider or security team; if credentials were entered, change them immediately on the legitimate service. Organizations should block the domain at the gateway and add the IP 127.0.0.1 to threat intelligence feeds. Continuous monitoring is advised as detections may increase once the domain is more widely analyzed.
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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.
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vote-xpmarket.xyz About This Report: circle-ai-upgrade.com
This domain security report for circle-ai-upgrade.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 3 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists.
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circle-ai-upgrade.com has been flagged by 3 security vendors as of June 16, 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 circle-ai-upgrade.com — 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
circle-ai-upgrade.com) - 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
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