# PhishDestroy threat dossier — cryptoprotect.io ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-05-01 22:18:07 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/cryptoprotect.io/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN DOWN (neutralised) Composite threat score: 72/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 1/94 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: Gridinsoft Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 188.114.97.3 (CA, Toronto) ASN: AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting org: CloudFlare, Inc. Registrar: PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com Nameservers: shane.ns.cloudflare.com, sierra.ns.cloudflare.com Registered: 2026-04-20 Page title: CryptoVerify - Official Cryptocurrency Verification & Flash USDT Detection ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Let's Encrypt / E8 Expires: 2026-06-30 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: cd300608506273b056fd6ad0bfb44a541514ed37df927ec36ca8c61a76eb5532 ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: CLOSED — no report required. This domain was neutralised before the abuse-report cycle could be dispatched — either the hosting provider / registrar suspended it on their own, the DNS went dead, or the operator abandoned the infrastructure. PhishDestroy keeps the evidence bundle on file for audit but no formal notice was sent. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-04-20 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-04-20 13:50:10 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) Last verified: 2026-04-28 13:40:11 UTC Neutralised: 2026-04-23 00:16:33 UTC Current status: taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead) ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019daa81-2ffa-710a-aded-936e322e8f47/ Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/cryptoprotect.io crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.cryptoprotect.io Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=cryptoprotect.io AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/cryptoprotect.io URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/cryptoprotect.io/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-04-20 13:52:01 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] PhishDestroy identifies cryptoprotect.io as a confirmed phishing site impersonating a crypto wallet protection service to steal user credentials and crypto assets. This domain was flagged by ScamSniffer after being reported for mimicking legitimate wallet security services, tricking users into entering private keys or seed phrases under the guise of 'protection.' The site leverages social engineering tactics, such as urgency (e.g., 'Your wallet is at risk!') to coerce victims into action. Security researchers have observed this domain being distributed via phishing emails and malicious ads targeting cryptocurrency users. This domain was registered on January 23, 2026, through PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com, a registrar frequently exploited by cybercriminals for short-lived malicious domains. The site uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to appear legitimate, resolving to IP address 188.114.97.3. Despite its recent creation, cryptoprotect.io was blocked by ScamSniffer and appears on 1 security blocklist. VirusTotal currently shows 0 detections out of 95 scanners, indicating it has evaded automated detection systems—likely due to its recent launch and rapidly changing infrastructure. The lack of detections highlights the importance of manual threat intelligence and user vigilance. If you visited cryptoprotect.io, assume your credentials or private keys may have been compromised. Do not enter any sensitive information on this site. Disconnect from the internet and scan your device for malware using reputable antivirus software. Revoke any permissions granted to wallet-related apps or browser extensions. If you entered a seed phrase or private key, transfer your funds to a new wallet immediately. Report the domain to ScamSniffer and your local cybersecurity authorities. Avoid interacting with this site or any unsolicited links claiming to offer wallet protection. Always verify URLs and use hardware wallets for critical transactions. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- TLS cert SHA-256: cd300608506273b056fd6ad0bfb44a541514ed37df927ec36ca8c61a76eb5532 ## SCORING METHODOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- Composite score is NOT derived from VirusTotal alone. PhishDestroy aggregates: - VirusTotal positive ratio - Public blocklist consensus (MetaMask, ScamSniffer, OpenPhish, PhishTank, URLhaus, CryptoFirewall, SEAL, Polkadot, Enkrypt, Phishunt, DiscordPhishing, PhishingDB) - Cloaking detection (HTTP 666 or rendering delta between bot and real visitor) - DNS-filter consensus (Quad9, CleanBrowsing, NextDNS, AdGuard, Cloudflare, etc.) - AlienVault OTX pulses + Cloudflare Radar + Google Safe Browsing - URLScan / URLQuery verdicts - Brand-impersonation heuristics (DOM analysis of forms, logos, wording) - Known phishing-kit fingerprinting (favicon hash, JS obfuscation signatures) - Wallet-drainer family classification (Angel, MS, Rainbow, Pink, Inferno, ...) - Free-TLS vs paid-cert ratio (throwaway infrastructure signal) - Registrar/hosting abuse history (this registrar's track record) - Human researcher sign-off (volunteer takedown team) A domain present in our database is ALREADY flagged. A low VT count by itself does NOT mean the domain is safe — new scam domains routinely show 0/95 VT for their first 7–30 days while actively draining wallets. Always cross-reference the composite score and the individual indicators above, not just VT. ## CORRECTIONS / APPEALS ---------------------------------------------------------------- Full HTML report: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/cryptoprotect.io/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=cryptoprotect.io Appeal a flag: https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/ (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%) Submit a report: https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot About PhishDestroy: volunteer-driven open-source threat-intelligence platform. Tracked: 131,000+ phishing domains. Confirmed takedowns: 91,000+. Site: https://phishdestroy.io