# PhishDestroy threat dossier — exploit-aave.xyz ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-05-13 19:29:26 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/exploit-aave.xyz/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN DOWN (neutralised) Composite threat score: 76/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: Impersonation Targeted brand: Aave ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 1/91 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: Forcepoint ThreatSeeker ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 104.21.56.57 (CA, Toronto) ASN: AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting org: Cloudflare, Inc. Registrar: Dynadot LLC Nameservers: junade.ns.cloudflare.com, lina.ns.cloudflare.com Registered: 2026-05-04 Page title: exploit-aave.xyz ## 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: 2026-05-07 02:14:09 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) Last verified: 2026-05-13 09:29:38 UTC Neutralised: 2026-05-07 03:02:15 UTC Current status: taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead) ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019dff91-2da9-769b-9dc2-135520c36884/ Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/exploit-aave.xyz crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.exploit-aave.xyz Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=exploit-aave.xyz AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/exploit-aave.xyz URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/exploit-aave.xyz/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-05-07 02:15:00 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] PhishDestroy identifies exploit-aave.xyz as an active brand impersonation threat targeting users of Aave, a decentralized finance protocol. This domain poses an elevated risk due to its deliberate impersonation of the legitimate Aave brand. Technical indicators confirm its malicious intent: it was registered through Dynadot LLC on May 04, 2026, and resolves to IP address 104.21.56.57. The domain also holds a valid SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt, which adversaries often exploit to appear legitimate. Security analysis via VirusTotal reveals that only 1 out of 95 vendors have flagged this domain, highlighting its ability to evade detection. Additionally, the domain’s recent creation date suggests it may be part of a larger campaign targeting uninformed or vulnerable users seeking to interact with Aave. PhishDestroy assesses the overall risk level as elevated due to the combination of brand impersonation tactics, low vendor detection, and the use of a trusted SSL certificate to deceive users. The domain's minimal footprint on public blocklists at this time may allow it to persist undetected for longer periods, increasing its potential impact. The risk is further compounded by the domain’s resemblance to the legitimate Aave platform, which could trick users into entering sensitive credentials or cryptocurrency-related information. To mitigate exposure to this threat, users should avoid engaging with exploit-aave.xyz or any domains resembling Aave without verifying their authenticity through official channels. Always cross-reference URLs with the official Aave website or its verified social media profiles before interacting. If this domain was encountered accidentally, users should clear their browser cache and avoid downloading any files or entering credentials. Domain administrators and security teams are advised to block IP address 104.21.56.57 and the domain at the network level. Reporting this domain to cybersecurity platforms and domain registrars can aid in its takedown and protect others from potential harm. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- Favicon MD5: 0f98b704c93538fcb68377c679051b5a ## 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/exploit-aave.xyz/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=exploit-aave.xyz 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: 148,995 domains (40,670 alive under monitoring, 107,978 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io