# PhishDestroy threat dossier — ethsetup.org ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-07-02 16:52:50 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/ethsetup.org/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- ACTIVE + CLOAKED — returns HTTP 666 to scanners, real fraudulent site to victims Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: Crypto Drainer Cloaking: DETECTED — domain returns custom HTTP 666 to scanners while serving fraudulent content to real users (type: bot_redirect_safe) (score: 4/6) ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 0/91 security vendors flagged this domain URLQuery: 2 detections Public blocklists: listed on 3 independent blocklists ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 54.215.31.113 (US, San Jose) Hosting org: AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. Registrar: Dynadot Inc Nameservers: ns1.dyna-ns.net, ns2.dyna-ns.net Registered: 2026-05-27 Expires: 2027-05-27 Page title: - YouTube HTTP response: 429 ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Let's Encrypt / YR1 Expires: 2026-09-24 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: 221dd1fb0c4591f6645eb2705b97336fb81dd836718b83a1f69ff010874a241a ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-05-27 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-07-02 14:49:38 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) First reported: 2026-07-02 13:00:54 UTC (abuse notice filed) Last verified: 2026-07-02 18:50:14 UTC Current status: ACTIVE — cloaked behind HTTP 666 to evade scanners ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019f22de-bf21-77f9-8de5-6728ef7e6af6/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/63863208-9fad-4621-8f9d-3df52acf1741 Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/ethsetup.org crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.ethsetup.org Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=ethsetup.org AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/ethsetup.org URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/ethsetup.org/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-07-02 15:00:25 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] This domain, ethsetup.org, is currently serving a crypto drainer phishing scheme designed to impersonate YouTube. The site presents itself as a legitimate platform interface, likely tricking users into connecting cryptocurrency wallets under the guise of video-related services or promotions. Once connected, the malicious infrastructure drains funds from victims' wallets without authorization, a tactic increasingly observed in cryptocurrency-related phishing campaigns targeting unsuspecting users seeking media content or financial opportunities. Analysis indicates the domain was registered on May 27, 2026, through Dynadot Inc, a registrar frequently utilized in phishing operations due to its accessibility and privacy features. As of the latest scan, the domain has not been flagged by any of the 95 security engines on VirusTotal, suggesting it may still be evading automated detection mechanisms. The site resolves to the IP address 54.215.31.113, which has not yet appeared on public blocklists or threat intelligence feeds, further complicating early identification efforts. The page title, "- YouTube," is a deliberate attempt to mimic the branding of the legitimate video platform, reinforcing the deceptive nature of the operation. Users who have visited ethsetup.org or interacted with its content are advised to take immediate action to mitigate potential risks. Disconnect any cryptocurrency wallets linked to the site and revoke access permissions via wallet management tools. Monitor wallet transactions for unauthorized activity and consider transferring remaining assets to a new, secure wallet if suspicious transactions are detected. Additionally, scan local devices for malware or unauthorized software that may have been installed during the interaction. Given the domain's recent registration and lack of detection, users should remain vigilant for similar phishing attempts and verify the authenticity of any platform requesting wallet connections. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260702-58150C TLS cert SHA-256: 221dd1fb0c4591f6645eb2705b97336fb81dd836718b83a1f69ff010874a241a ## 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 (operator 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/ethsetup.org/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=ethsetup.org 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: independent open-source threat-intelligence platform. Tracked: 173,922 domains (14,618 alive under monitoring, 158,575 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io