cr-nicos[.]com
“ホーム｜NEWS PLUS（ニュースプラス）”
24/24 VT
URLQuery: 2
Active
Mar 09, 2026
1 Blocklist
100
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies cr-nicos[.]com as a high-risk phishing domain that poses significant danger to users. This website, which displays a page titled ホーム｜NEWS PLUS（ニュースプラス）, is designed to deceive visitors by impersonating legitimate news platforms to steal sensitive information. Users who interact with this site risk exposing personal data, login credentials, or financial details to cybercriminals.
The phishing technique employed by cr-nicos[.]com involves social engineering tactics flagged by Google Safe Browsing under the SOCIAL_ENGINEERING category. The site appears authentic but is hosted at IP 34.111.179.208 and was registered recently on March 6, 2026, through Name.com, Inc., indicating its suspicious and newly created nature. Additionally, 17 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal have identified malicious activity linked to this domain, underscoring the threat it poses.
If you have visited cr-nicos[.]com, PhishDestroy recommends immediately ceasing all interaction with the site and refraining from entering any personal information. Users should run a full antivirus and malware scan on their devices, change any passwords that might have been compromised, and monitor financial accounts for unauthorized transactions. Reporting the site to your browser’s security team and using trusted security tools can help prevent further exposure to this phishing threat.
The phishing technique employed by cr-nicos[.]com involves social engineering tactics flagged by Google Safe Browsing under the SOCIAL_ENGINEERING category. The site appears authentic but is hosted at IP 34.111.179.208 and was registered recently on March 6, 2026, through Name.com, Inc., indicating its suspicious and newly created nature. Additionally, 17 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal have identified malicious activity linked to this domain, underscoring the threat it poses.
If you have visited cr-nicos[.]com, PhishDestroy recommends immediately ceasing all interaction with the site and refraining from entering any personal information. Users should run a full antivirus and malware scan on their devices, change any passwords that might have been compromised, and monitor financial accounts for unauthorized transactions. Reporting the site to your browser’s security team and using trusted security tools can help prevent further exposure to this phishing threat.
VirusTotal
24 det.
URLQuery
2 det.
DNS Security
5/14
CF Radar
Malicious
URLScan
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
1d Brand New!
Status
Live 200
DestroyList
Listed
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks
5 / 14
Cloudflare Radar Verdict
Malicious
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/23
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Domain Intelligence
Domaincr-nicos.com
RegistrarName.com, Inc.
IP Address34.111.179.208
RegistrationCreated Mar 09, 2026 (1d · Brand New!)
Nameserversns1cny.name.com · ns2ckr.name.com · ns3jkl.name.com · ns4hny.name.com
SSL CertificateValid · Let's Encrypt
Page Titleホーム｜NEWS PLUS（ニュースプラス）
First DetectedMar 09, 2026
Case IDPD-20260309-AB253C
HTTP Status200
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Kaspersky
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Netcraft
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Trustwave
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Webroot
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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
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →
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About This Report: cr-nicos.com
This domain security report for cr-nicos.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 24 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists, and Google Safe Browsing.
The site displays a page titled “ホーム｜NEWS PLUS（ニュースプラス）”.
cr-nicos.com has been flagged by 24 security vendors as of March 11, 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 cr-nicos.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
cr-nicos.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