io-starts[.]website
“Sorry, the website has been stopped”
6/95 VT vendors
3 blocklists
85
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain, io-starts[.]website, is identified as a phishing infrastructure specifically designed to impersonate cryptocurrency wallet recovery services. Analysis indicates the site likely deceived users into entering sensitive credentials, such as private keys or seed phrases, under the pretense of restoring access to digital wallets. The threat actors behind this domain appear to exploit urgency and fear of lost funds, a common tactic in crypto-related phishing schemes. No legitimate wallet provider or recovery service operates under this domain, and its content was structured to mimic official interfaces while harvesting victim data. Evidence supporting this assessment includes multiple technical indicators. The domain was registered on May 24, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar frequently associated with malicious infrastructure. VirusTotal reports 6 out of 95 security vendors flagging the domain as malicious, while Gridinsoft assigns it a trust score of 0/100. Additionally, the domain appears on three security blocklists and resolves to the IP address 209.38.47.188, which has been linked to other phishing campaigns. The page title, 'Sorry, the website has been stopped,' suggests an attempt to mislead users into believing the service was temporarily unavailable rather than permanently malicious. Users who visited io-starts[.]website or interacted with its content should take immediate action to mitigate potential compromise. First, revoke any wallet permissions or connected applications associated with the domain. Second, transfer remaining funds to a new, secure wallet using a clean device to prevent further unauthorized access. Third, monitor accounts for unusual transactions and enable multi-factor authentication where possible. If private keys or seed phrases were entered, assume full account compromise and act accordingly. Organizations should update blocklists to include this domain and its associated IP address to prevent further exposure.
VirusTotal
6 det.
DNS Security
3/14
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Invalid
Age
1 mo New
Status
Down
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
6 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
suspicious
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
3/14
SSL
invalid
WHOIS
1 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
DNS suspended, no bypass
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
DNS Provider Blocks
3 / 14
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
SSL Certificate
Invalid
SSL certificate is invalid or expired. Issuer:
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
23/23
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-05-25 14:06 UTC
Malicious · 6/95 engines
IP: 209.38.47.188
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 36d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainio-starts.website
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
209.38.47.188
RegistrationCreated May 24, 2026 (36d · New)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedMay 25, 2026
Nameserverscloe.ns.cloudflare.comjulian.ns.cloudflare.com
Favicon Hash
Case IDPD-20260525-47A05B
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VirusTotal Analysis
6 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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About This Report: io-starts.website
This domain security report for io-starts.website is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Sorry, the website has been stopped”.
io-starts.website has been flagged by 6 security vendors as of June 29, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with io-starts.website — 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
io-starts.website) - 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