# download.metamask.softwareszones.com — MALICIOUS

> Safety warning: download.metamask.softwareszones.com is an active MetaMask impersonation. It was flagged by 11/95 vendors on VirusTotal. Verify on PhishDestroy.

## Summary
PhishDestroy has identified download.metamask.softwareszones.com as an active threat impersonating MetaMask. This domain likely hosts a fake MetaMask download or login page, aiming to steal cryptocurrency and private keys from unsuspecting users. Visitors are at risk of installing malware or entering their credentials on a fraudulent website.  

Evidence suggests this domain is malicious: as of this report, 11 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flag it as dangerous. The domain, registered through Network Solutions, LLC, was created recently on September 07, 2025. It also appears on 2 security blocklists, including MetaMask's own blocklist and SEAL, further indicating its malicious nature. The domain resolves to IP address 157.250.198.109 and utilizes an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt.  

If you have visited download.metamask.softwareszones.com and entered your MetaMask seed phrase or private key, immediately transfer your funds to a new, secure wallet. Scan your computer for malware and change your passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised. Exercise extreme caution when downloading software or entering sensitive information online, and always verify the authenticity of websites before interacting with them.

## Threat Details
- Verdict: MALICIOUS
- Site status: unknown (HTTP ?)
- Target brand: MetaMask

## Domain Intelligence
- Registered: 2025-09-07 10:31:49
- Registrar: Network Solutions, LLC
- IP: 157.250.198.109

## Detection Status
- VirusTotal: 11 vendors flagged
- Google Safe Browsing: clean
- Blocklists: 2 hits
  Lists: ["MetaMask", "SEAL"]

## Evidence
- Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/scan/6c54ff30-9f6d-4511-8ea4-f3403850e9cd
- PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/download.metamask.softwareszones.com/
- LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/download.metamask.softwareszones.com/llm.txt

## If You Visited This Site
1. Change any passwords you may have entered
2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts
3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities

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Last updated: 2026-03-27