# PhishDestroy threat dossier — instagram-account-security.vercel.app
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Fetched:   2026-05-09 12:47:16 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/instagram-account-security.vercel.app/

## VERDICT
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ACTIVE + CLOAKED — returns HTTP 666 to scanners, real fraudulent site to victims
Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)
Scam classification: social_media
Targeted brand: facebook (and: instagram)
Cloaking: DETECTED — domain returns custom HTTP 666 to scanners while serving fraudulent content to real users (type: status_split) (score: 1/6)

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      17/94 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: ADMINUSLabs, alphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, CyRadar, ESET, Emsisoft, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Fortinet, G-Data, Gridinsoft, Kaspersky, LevelBlue, Netcraft, OpenPhish, Sophos, VIPRE, Webroot
Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist
Google Safe Browsing: FLAGGED

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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IP address:      64.29.17.3 (US, Walnut)
ASN:             ASAS16509 AMAZON-02 - Amazon.com, Inc., US
Hosting org:     AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Registrar:       Vercel
Registered:      2026-03-12
Page title:      Instagram

## TLS CERTIFICATE
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Issuer:     WR1
Status:     INVALID chain

## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response)
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Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is
waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter.

## TIMELINE
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Domain registered: 2026-03-12 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration)
First detected:    2026-03-12 16:30:03 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-05-06 19:48:24 UTC
Neutralised:       2026-03-21 00:34:11 UTC
Current status:    ACTIVE — cloaked behind HTTP 666 to evade scanners

## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence)
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URLScan.io:       https://urlscan.io/result/019cea0d-f407-710b-974d-f5796d4999d7/
Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/*/instagram-account-security.vercel.app
crt.sh CT logs:   https://crt.sh/?q=%25.instagram-account-security.vercel.app
Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=instagram-account-security.vercel.app
AlienVault OTX:   https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/instagram-account-security.vercel.app
URLhaus:          https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/instagram-account-security.vercel.app/

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-03-18 17:33:12 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

PhishDestroy identifies instagram-account-security.vercel.app as a dangerous phishing domain aimed at stealing Instagram login credentials. This site poses a high threat due to its intent to deceive users into revealing sensitive personal information, which can lead to account takeover and identity theft. Because the domain is newly created and appears on a security blocklist, users should approach it with extreme caution.

This phishing scheme typically tricks victims by mimicking Instagram’s official login page, urging users to enter their username and password. Once credentials are submitted, attackers capture the data for malicious use, possibly locking legitimate users out of their accounts or conducting fraudulent activities in their name. The domain is currently flagged by 17 security vendors on VirusTotal, which confirms its malicious nature and reinforces the risk to unsuspecting visitors.

If you have visited instagram-account-security.vercel.app, immediately change your Instagram password and enable two-factor authentication to secure your account. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or entering login details on unofficial websites. Consider running a security scan on your device to check for malware. Reporting this domain to your email provider or social media platform can help prevent further damage. Stay vigilant and always verify website URLs before providing any personal information.

## EVIDENCE HASHES
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Favicon MD5:       8266f10981ffa8b1fc77ea484c265a80

## SCORING METHODOLOGY
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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
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Full HTML report:  https://phishdestroy.io/domain/instagram-account-security.vercel.app/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=instagram-account-security.vercel.app
Appeal a flag:     https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/  (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%)
Submit a report:   https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot

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