defidesktop[.]app
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“Aave Desktop App — The Full Power of DeFi”
1/1 VT
Active threat
Apr 04, 2026
1 Blocklist
Aave
Impersonation
Cloaking
US
+ more
US
+ more
1/1 VT vendors
1 blocklist
Targets Aave
83
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies defidesktop[.]app as an active crypto drainer domain posing imminent risk to cryptocurrency users. This domain is designed to deceive victims into connecting wallets and automatically transferring funds to attacker-controlled addresses through malicious smart contract interactions. The threat level is classified as 'under investigation' due to limited historical data, but the active status and available indicators suggest high operational risk. Users interacting with this domain are likely to experience unauthorized fund transfers within minutes of wallet connection. This domain was flagged through multiple threat intelligence sources and resolved to IP address 216.198.79.1 using a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. Domain registration occurred on April 01, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, with current VirusTotal detection at 0/95 scans. The domain remains unlisted on major blocklists and reputation databases, indicating its recent emergence in threat actor infrastructure. The use of Let's Encrypt suggests attempts to establish trust through legitimate-looking certificates, while the recent registration date aligns with patterns of disposable infrastructure used in crypto drainer campaigns. The specific threat type is crypto drainer malware, which operates by impersonating legitimate desktop applications to trick victims into connecting cryptocurrency wallets. Technical indicators including the domain's recent creation date, minimal detection coverage, and hosting on a suspicious IP address all correlate with active drainer operations. The lack of current blocklist coverage represents a critical window of vulnerability for potential victims. This threat is particularly dangerous due to the irreversible nature of cryptocurrency transactions once funds are drained to attacker-controlled wallets. Immediate mitigation steps include blocking defidesktop[.]app and its IP address 216.198.79.1 at network and endpoint levels. Cryptocurrency users should verify all wallet connection requests through secondary channels and avoid entering seed phrases or private keys on any website. Security teams should implement DNS sinkholing for this domain and monitor for related infrastructure using the unique seed identifier f529db. Organizations should immediately update threat intelligence feeds with these indicators and conduct user awareness training regarding crypto drainer tactics. Wallet extension users should install security plugins that validate contract interactions and display transaction previews before approval.
VirusTotal
1 det.
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
17d Very New!
Status
Cloaked alive
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
1 / 1
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 86d
WHOIS
17d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
blocked_private_ip
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
DNS suspended, no bypass
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
19/21
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-04 18:33 UTC
Malicious · 1/1 engines
IP: 216.198.79.1
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 17d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domaindefidesktop.app
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
216.198.79.1
RegistrationCreated Apr 04, 2026 (17d · Very New!) — Expires Apr 01, 2027
HTTP Status530 Error
CloakingCloaking Detected Content split · score 1/6
This site shows different content to security bots vs real users
HTTP Status530
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 04, 2026
Nameserverslou.ns.cloudflare.comstevie.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprintdafe21a0a2309fafce166d1e8effc27077647bf1…
Favicon Hash
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX
1 pulse
- · PhishDestroy — Active Phishing & Crypto Scam Domains by phishdestroy
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Aave
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
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VirusTotal Analysis
1 / 1 security vendors flagged this domain
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SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of defidesktop.app · checked Apr 4, 2026
62
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
4.4s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
5.75s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.149
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
56ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
4.4s
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.
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Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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metaverse-hub.pages.dev About This Report: defidesktop.app
This domain security report for defidesktop.app is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 1 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Aave Desktop App — The Full Power of DeFi”, which may be designed to impersonate Aave.
defidesktop.app has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of April 21, 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 defidesktop.app — 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
defidesktop.app) - 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