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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 0 security vendors and listed in 1 public blocklist. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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hardwarebackupledger[.]com

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Home | Hard-Ware Ledger”

Active threat Apr 22, 2026 1 Blocklist Ledger 1 Report Sent NL NL + more
1 blocklist Targets Ledger
90 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
148E54FE
Score
90/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
The domain hardwarebackupLedger[.]com is currently under investigation for brand impersonation targeting the Ledger cryptocurrency hardware wallet brand. While the risk level is classified as under investigation, the domain actively attempts to mimic Ledger to deceive users, representing a significant threat to individuals relying on Ledger's security.

Technical analysis reveals that hardwarebackupledger[.]com was registered on August 17, 2025, through HOSTINGER operations, UAB. It uses an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, suggesting an attempt to appear legitimate and trustworthy. The domain resolves to IP address 45.87.81.227 and presents a webpage titled "Home | Hard-Ware Ledger," closely resembling Ledger’s branding. VirusTotal scans show 0 out of 95 detections, indicating it has not yet been flagged by major antivirus engines. Despite this, the domain remains active and unlisted on known blocklists, increasing risk due to low immediate detection.

To mitigate the threat posed by hardwarebackupledger[.]com, users should avoid interacting with suspicious emails or links referencing this domain, especially those promising hardware backup or Ledger-related services. Security teams should add this domain to internal blocklists and monitor network traffic for communications with 45.87.81.227. End users are advised to verify URLs carefully, access Ledger services only through official channels, and report any suspicious encounters. Continuous monitoring and updating security tools can help detect and prevent potential compromise from this emerging brand impersonation threat.
VT
VirusTotal
0 det.
US
URLScan
SA
Scamadviser
39/100
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
8 mo
Status
Live 200
PD
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal no detections URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks none SSL valid, 81d WHOIS 8 mo old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain blocked_private_ip Scamadviser 39/100

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
19/20
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Community Intelligence · Threat Ingested
4/4 ✓
30+ Proprietary Parsers
Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns
Infrastructure Analysis
dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands
Community Intelligence
Real-time ingestion of community-reported threats via Telegram Bot & partner intelligence feeds
Threat Ingested
hardwarebackupledger.com detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 22, 2026
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis
9/9 ✓
54+ Vendor Submissions
Threat data submitted to 54+ security vendors & threat intelligence platforms
Show all 54 vendors
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Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
95 vendors scanned on VirusTotal — clean
Apr 22, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Apr 22, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 1 blocklist: PhishDestroy
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Ledger
Forensic Evidence Collection
Public scans via URLScan.io, URLQuery & Cloudflare Radar — DOM snapshots, HTTP transactions, DNS & certificate data
Web Archive Preservation
Site preserved in Wayback Machine — immutable copy of phishing content for legal evidence
Technical Deep Analysis
JS source analysis, directory enumeration, open directories scan, email harvesting, Telegram bot detection, exposed databases & other OSINT artifacts useful for threat actor identification
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Registrar & Hosting Notification · DestroyList Published · Abuse Reports Sent · Conditional Re-detection
4/4 ✓
Registrar & Hosting Notification
Initial abuse reports sent to domain registrar (HOSTINGER operations, UAB) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
Apr 22, 2026
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar HOSTINGER operations, UAB, hosting provider, 2 abuse contacts
Apr 22, 2026
Conditional Re-detection
Follow-up alerts only if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — prevents spam, ensures reports contain active evidence
ICANN Escalation — triggered only on re-detection (24h+ active threat), not on initial report. Formal complaint per RAA §3.18 with full forensic evidence
Public Transparency & Takedown
Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Awaiting Takedown
2/3
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Awaiting Takedown
Domain still active — monitoring & re-reporting continues

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-04-22 16:10 UTC
Malicious
Forensic screenshot of hardwarebackupledger.com showing the phishing page layout
IP: 45.87.81.227
HOSTINGER operations, UAB
248d old
Google Trust Services
Page Title
Home | Hard-Ware Ledger

Domain Intelligence

Domainhardwarebackupledger.com
IP Address 45.87.81.227 NL
GeoNL Meppel, NL
NetworkAS47583 · Hostinger International Limited
RegistrationCreated Aug 17, 2025 (248d)
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 22, 2026
Nameserversns1.dns-parking.comns2.dns-parking.com
Case IDPD-20260422-21B9AE
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint: HOSTINGER operations, UAB Ledger — suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
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brightledgersrefund.com
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qfsledgerbackup.net
Taken down 1 VT
www.qfsassetcloudledger.com
Taken down
qsafeledger.com
Taken down
primeledgerhub.com
Taken down
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Technologies · 5 identified
LiteSpeed
Web servers

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Smartsupp
Live chat

Smartsupp is a live chat tool that offers visitor recording feature.

www.smartsupp.com 100% confidence
jQuery
JavaScript libraries

jQuery is a JavaScript library which is a free, open-source software designed to simplify HTML DOM tree traversal and manipulation, as well as event handling, CSS animation, and Ajax.

jquery.com 100% confidence
Hostinger
Hosting

Hostinger is an employee-owned Web hosting provider and internet domain registrar.

www.hostinger.com 100% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous

HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.

httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of hardwarebackupledger.com · checked Apr 22, 2026

64
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
3.4s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
7.3s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.012
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
35ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
6.2s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

Were You Affected by This Site?

You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.

If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.

Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →

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About This Report: hardwarebackupledger.com

This domain security report for hardwarebackupledger.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.

The site displays a page titled “Home | Hard-Ware Ledger”, which may be designed to impersonate Ledger.

hardwarebackupledger.com has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with hardwarebackupledger.com — act now.

What should I do immediately?
Urgent
  • Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
  • Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
  • Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
  • Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
  • Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines

According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:

  • Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g., 0x5856...35985)
  • Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
  • Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
  • Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
  • Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
  • All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including hardwarebackupledger.com)
  • Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used

Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.

Where should I report the scam?
  • FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
  • Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
  • Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
  • Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
  • Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately

The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.

How do crypto scams typically work?
  • Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
  • Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
  • Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
  • Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
  • Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
  • AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
  • Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
  • Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
  • Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
  • Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
  • "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
  • $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
  • Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
  • Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
  • FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov

Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics

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