Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at .
The recorded recipient is abuse@nicenic.net.
The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 6 months has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
ledger[.]updatesetup[.]com
“Ledger Live App”
PhishDestroy has identified ledger.updatesetup.com as an elevated-risk brand impersonation threat specifically targeting the Ledger cryptocurrency hardware wallet brand. This domain was designed to deceive users into believing they are visiting an official Ledger support or application page, with the page title "Ledger Live App" further reinforcing this fraudulent appearance. The site likely aimed to harvest sensitive credentials or seed phrases from unsuspecting users, posing a significant risk to cryptocurrency holdings.
Technical analysis reveals that ledger.updatesetup.com resolves to the IP address 64.29.17.1 and was registered on February 21, 2026, through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, a registrar often associated with questionable domains. The domain employs a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (R13), which provides a false sense of security to visitors. VirusTotal data shows that 5 out of 95 security vendors flagged this domain as malicious, and it currently appears on one security blocklist. Although the domain is now offline, its recent creation and rapid takedown suggest an active threat campaign.
To protect against such brand impersonation attacks, users should always verify the official domain of Ledger before entering any sensitive information. Bookmark the legitimate Ledger website and never click on links from unsolicited emails, messages, or search ads. Enable two-factor authentication on all cryptocurrency accounts and consider using a hardware wallet with verified firmware. If you have interacted with this domain, immediately transfer your funds to a secure wallet and change all related passwords. Report any suspicious domains to cybersecurity authorities to help dismantle these fraudulent operations.
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Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Registration: updatesetup.com
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For the registrable domain updatesetup.com behind this subdomain, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Latest Classified Outcome 2026-08-17 02:45:28 UTC
Technologies · 2 identified
Cloud platform for frontend deployment, optimized for Next.js.
HTTP Strict Transport Security — forces browsers to use HTTPS connections only.
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Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of ledger.updatesetup.com · checked Mar 2, 2026
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