# PhishDestroy threat dossier — ethersc.usdc-io.com ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-07-01 02:12:55 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/ethersc.usdc-io.com/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN DOWN (neutralised) Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: cryptocurrency ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 16/95 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: ADMINUSLabs, alphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, Chong Lua Dao, CRDF, CyRadar, Fortinet, G-Data, Google Safebrowsing, Gridinsoft, LevelBlue, Lionic, SOCRadar, Sophos, VIPRE, Webroot URLQuery: 2 detections Public blocklists: listed on 3 independent blocklists ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 47.237.114.143 (SG, Singapore) ASN: AS45102 Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. Hosting org: Alibaba.com LLC Registrar: Cloud Yuqu LLC Nameservers: ["ns5.diymysite.com", "ns6.diymysite.com"] Registered: 2026-05-04 Page title: USDC Transfer ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Let's Encrypt / R12 Expires: 2026-07-03 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: b42321194394c5cc7aaf7819dfcf6824bceaea2bbc1e656e897d2a58cc9c2ab2 ## 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: 2026-05-04 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-05-04 12:08:25 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) Earliest abuse rec: 2026-05-04 09:08:34 UTC — PREDATES current WHOIS registration; retained from a previous registration cycle of the same domain name Last verified: 2026-07-01 00:20:34 UTC Neutralised: 2026-05-09 01:15:35 UTC Current status: taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead) Note: one or more events above predate the WHOIS creation date. This typically means the same domain name was previously registered, detected, dropped, and then re-registered by a new party. PhishDestroy preserves the full historical record for operator-attribution research even when the underlying infrastructure changes hands. ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019df23c-6c40-7162-90d7-b2251078b68e/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/9a20e3a3-048a-47bd-9793-370db7d8dd45 Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/ethersc.usdc-io.com crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.ethersc.usdc-io.com Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=ethersc.usdc-io.com AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/ethersc.usdc-io.com URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/ethersc.usdc-io.com/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-06-26 06:07:37 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] This domain, ethersc.usdc-io.com, is flagged as a high-risk phishing site designed to deceive users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate USDC cryptocurrency transfer service. The site mimics the appearance of a genuine USDC transaction platform, using the page title 'USDC Transfer' to lure victims into entering sensitive wallet credentials, such as private keys or seed phrases. Once compromised, these credentials can be used to drain cryptocurrency assets from the victim's wallet, leading to irreversible financial losses. The site specifically targets users of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and those familiar with USDC, a stablecoin widely used in crypto transactions. Analysis indicates that this domain is part of a sophisticated phishing campaign, supported by multiple technical indicators. The domain was registered on May 04, 2026, through Cloud Yuqu LLC, a registrar often associated with fraudulent activities. It resolves to the IP address 47.237.114.143 and employs technologies such as Nginx, Cloudflare, HSTS, and HTTP/3 to appear legitimate and evade detection. Security vendors on VirusTotal have flagged this domain as malicious, with 16 out of 95 engines detecting it as a phishing threat. Additionally, the domain appears on three security blocklists and is actively blocked by multiple wallet protection tools, further confirming its malicious intent. If you or someone you know has visited ethersc.usdc-io.com or entered any sensitive information on the site, immediate action is required to mitigate potential damage. First, disconnect the affected device from the internet to prevent further data transmission to the attackers. Next, transfer all remaining cryptocurrency assets from the compromised wallet to a new, secure wallet with a fresh seed phrase. It is critical to avoid reusing any credentials or private keys associated with the compromised wallet. Additionally, scan the device for malware using a reputable security tool to ensure no keyloggers or other malicious software were installed. Finally, monitor all linked accounts, including email and exchange platforms, for unauthorized access and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) where possible. Reporting the incident to relevant cybersecurity organizations and the platform hosting the phishing domain can also help prevent further victimization. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260504-93F067 TLS cert SHA-256: b42321194394c5cc7aaf7819dfcf6824bceaea2bbc1e656e897d2a58cc9c2ab2 ## 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/ethersc.usdc-io.com/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=ethersc.usdc-io.com 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: 173,108 domains (13,313 alive under monitoring, 159,153 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io