news[.]apple-cl0ud[.]com
12/91 VT
Active threat
Jun 30, 2026
Apple
Impersonation
IE
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IE
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88
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain news[.]Apple-cl0ud[.]com is currently active and classified as a high‑risk brand‑impersonation campaign targeting Apple users. Infrastructure analysis shows the domain resolves to the IPv4 address 52.17.47.79, which is hosted on an Amazon Web Services EC2 instance in the eu‑west‑1 region (Ireland). The domain is registered through Tucows Domains Inc. and uses the nameservers dns.technorail.com, dns2.technorail.com, dns3.arubadns.net, and dns4.arubadn. The TLS certificate is issued by Sectigo Limited under the Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36, indicating a valid‑looking HTTPS service. VirusTotal reports that 12 of 91 security vendors have flagged the domain, and it appears on one public blocklist. PhishDestroy has already blocked the domain. HTTP requests return a 200 status code, confirming that a web service is actively serving content. While the exact page content has not been disclosed, the observed indicators are consistent with a credential‑harvesting operation masquerading as an Apple service. Defenders should block the resolved IP address and the full domain at perimeter and endpoint controls, monitor for any related DNS queries, and update detection rules to include the observed nameserver set and SSL fingerprint. Continuous monitoring is advised to detect any changes in hosting or certificate attributes that could signal further campaign evolution.
VirusTotal
12 det.
CF Radar
Malicious
SSL
Sectigo Limited
Observed status
Active threat 200
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
12 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
malicious
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 142d
WHOIS
not parsed
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Network Security Intelligence
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
8/10
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainnews.apple-cl0ud.com
Registrar (base domain)
Tucows
(CA)
(CA)
IP Address
52.17.47.79
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 30, 2026
Nameservers["dns.technorail.com","dns2.technorail.com","dns3.arubadns.net","dns4.arubadns.cz"]
TLS Fingerprint61350f2e6c5b763d8a39198b8e85d8bac9dbbe5f…
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
Tucows Domains Inc.
Apple
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 1 identified
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
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Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
12 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
Chong Lua Dao
CyRadar
Fortinet
Google Safe Browsing
Gridinsoft
Lionic
SafeToOpen
SOCRadar
URLQuery
VIPRE
Webroot
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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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.
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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About This Report: news.apple-cl0ud.com
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
news.apple-cl0ud.com has been flagged by 12 security vendors as of July 21, 2026. It appears to impersonate Apple, a legitimate service.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with news.apple-cl0ud.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
news.apple-cl0ud.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