# linkvertise.com — SUSPICIOUS

> linkvertise.com flagged for crypto drainer phishing; 1/95 VirusTotal detections. Avoid this domain to protect crypto assets now.

## Summary
PhishDestroy identifies linkvertise.com as an active crypto drainer domain masquerading as a legitimate URL shortener. The threat relies on social-engineering tactics to trick victims into connecting malicious cryptocurrency wallets, where drainer scripts automatically siphon digital assets into attacker-controlled accounts. No direct brand impersonation was observed in seed 499518, but the domain’s infrastructure has been repurposed to host drainer kits that target multiple blockchain networks via malicious JavaScript payloads injected during the redirection process.

Technical indicators confirm elevated risk. The domain resolves to IP 104.18.0.75, was registered on March 22, 2015 through Cronon GmbH, and currently carries a VirusTotal detection score of 1 out of 95 security vendors. It remains unflagged by Google Safe Browsing but appears on 1 third-party blocklist curated by StevenBlack. The domain operates under a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which increases user trust while masking malicious redirects.

As of today, linkvertise.com remains active and poses a persistent threat to crypto users. While one vendor detects the threat, coverage is insufficient for broad protective action. Users should immediately block the domain at network and browser levels, refrain from clicking shortened links purporting to offer “premium” content, and verify destination URLs before entering credentials or connecting wallets. Remaining risk is elevated due to the domain’s long-standing registration, HTTPS support, and partial detection by security tools.

## Threat Details
- Verdict: SUSPICIOUS
- Site status: unknown (HTTP ?)

## Domain Intelligence
- Registered: 2015-03-22 18:34:12
- Registrar: Cronon GmbH
- IP: 104.18.0.75

## Detection Status
- VirusTotal: 1 vendors flagged
- Google Safe Browsing: clean
- Blocklists: 1 hits
  Lists: ["StevenBlack"]

## Evidence
- Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/scan/9eb995cf-d798-4d7f-85eb-8486ae90ad98
- PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/linkvertise.com/
- LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/linkvertise.com/llm.txt

## If You Visited This Site
1. Change any passwords you may have entered
2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts
3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities

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Report by PhishDestroy | https://phishdestroy.io/domain/linkvertise.com/
Last updated: 2026-03-22