Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at .
The recorded recipient is abuse@nicenic.net, compliance@icann.org.
The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 5 months has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
echange[.]exchange
“Ethereum Exchange Swap – Instant ETH Trading Without KYC or Registration”
The domain echange.exchange, registered on March 24, 2026, has been identified as a brand impersonation threat specifically targeting Ethereum. This domain was taken offline after PhishDestroy flagged it as a crypto drainer masquerading as a legitimate Ethereum exchange platform. The site's title, "Ethereum Exchange Swap – Instant ETH Trading Without KYC or Registration," is a classic lure designed to trick users into connecting their wallets or entering sensitive information, leading to asset theft.
Technical analysis reveals the domain was registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and resolves to IP address 104.21.42.179. It uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (E7), which is common for low-cost or malicious sites. On VirusTotal, it was flagged by 2 out of 95 security vendors, and it appears on 1 security blocklist. These indicators, combined with the domain's recent creation and brand impersonation tactics, place the risk level at elevated. PhishDestroy's investigation confirms that this domain has no legitimate association with Ethereum and is a proven phishing infrastructure.
The domain is currently offline, but users should remain vigilant. PhishDestroy recommends that anyone who interacted with echange.exchange immediately revoke any wallet permissions granted and monitor their accounts for unauthorized transactions. To stay safe, always verify domain authenticity through official channels and use trusted platforms like PhishDestroy to check for threats. If you encounter similar domains, report them to PhishDestroy for analysis and blocking.
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
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 2026-08-22 02:42:24 UTC
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Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of echange.exchange · checked Mar 24, 2026
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