cloudraven[.]icu
“Privé zoekmachine - Brave Search”
This domain, cloudraven.icu, is flagged as a high-risk brand impersonation threat targeting Aave, a decentralized finance protocol. Analysis indicates the domain is designed to deceive users by presenting a fabricated search engine interface (Dogpile - Search Engine), likely as a front for credential harvesting or malware distribution. No specific drainer kit has been identified in this instance, but the impersonation of a financial platform suggests intent to exploit user trust for fraudulent transactions or data theft. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on June 28, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED. It resolves to the IP address 172.67.181.196 and uses an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which may lend a false sense of legitimacy. VirusTotal detection shows 4 out of 95 security vendors have flagged the domain as malicious. The domain appears in one threat intelligence pulse on AlienVault OTX, further corroborating its suspicious nature. Google Safe Browsing (GSB) status is not explicitly listed, but the presence on blocklists and low vendor detection suggests it may evade some automated protections. As of the latest assessment, cloudraven.icu remains active and poses a significant risk to users unfamiliar with Aave’s legitimate domains. Recommended response actions include blocking the domain at the network level, adding it to endpoint protection rules, and alerting users to the impersonation threat. Despite partial vendor detection, the domain’s active status and use of a reputable SSL issuer underscore the need for continued monitoring and proactive mitigation to prevent potential financial or data loss.
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
SHORTDOT ZONE · PUBLIC EVIDENCE
.icu
ShortDot zone evidence
ShortDot zone evidence
The linked repository preserves daily zone observations across seven ShortDot-operated TLDs, including registration volume and abuse-related indicators. This registry context is supporting background and is not an independent detection for the domain in this report.
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.
Latest Classified Outcome 2026-08-18 02:40:25 UTC
Technologies · 4 identified
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud services platform offering compute power, database storage, content delivery and other functionality.
aws.amazon.com 100% confidenceHTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidenceAmazon CloudFront is a fast content delivery network (CDN) service that securely delivers data, videos, applications, and APIs to customers globally with low latency, high transfer speeds.
aws.amazon.com 100% confidenceHTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidenceVirusTotal Analysis
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