ondo.events
“Ondo Finance”
Evidence Summary
The domain ondo.events has been identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting users of the Across protocol by falsely presenting itself as Ondo Finance. Analysis confirms this domain was actively used for deceptive purposes, likely to mislead victims into interacting with fraudulent financial services. As of the latest assessment, the domain has been taken offline, but prior activity warrants scrutiny. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on November 23, 2025, through Dynadot LLC, a registrar frequently associated with malicious registrations. It resolved to the IP address 172.67.195.76 and employed Cloudflare services, including HTTP/3, to obfuscate its hosting infrastructure. Security vendors flagged the domain in 3 of 95 VirusTotal scans, while it appeared on two security blocklists, including PhishDestroy and OISD. Additional threat intelligence sources, such as AlienVault OTX, included the domain in two distinct pulses, further corroborating its malicious classification. The SSL certificate was issued by Google Trust Services, a common but not exclusive indicator of legitimacy, while the Gridinsoft trust score of 0/100 underscores its high-risk profile. Current status indicates the domain is offline, reducing immediate exposure risk. However, organizations and individuals should remain vigilant, as similar infrastructure may re-emerge under different domains. Users are advised to verify the authenticity of financial platforms by cross-referencing official sources and avoiding interaction with unsolicited or untrusted links. Network defenders should monitor for residual indicators, including the resolved IP and registrar patterns, and update blocklists accordingly. Proactive threat hunting for related domains registered via Dynadot or leveraging Cloudflare for obfuscation is recommended to mitigate future risks.
Forensic History & Detection Timeline
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Domain Status Transition Sep 12, 2026 · 00:17 UTCDomain state transitioned from dead to alive.
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Domain Status Transition Sep 11, 2026 · 00:38 UTCDomain state transitioned from alive to dead.
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Domain Status Transition Jul 27, 2026 · 00:38 UTCDomain state transitioned from dead to alive.
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VirusTotal Detections Update Jun 27, 2026 · 03:05 UTCVirusTotal scanner detections updated from 6 to 3. Added scanner alerts: CRDF. Resolved alerts: CyRadar, MalwareURL, SOCRadar, Seclookup.
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Cloudflare Radar Scan Mar 7, 2026 · 11:44 UTCCloudflare Radar scan registered: View Radar report.
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Domain Status Transition Feb 27, 2026 · 07:27 UTCDomain state transitioned from alive to dead.
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture · 2 sources
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, 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.
Technologies · 2 identified
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidenceHTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidenceVirusTotal Analysis
Archived Evidence
Community reports
Reported by 1 community member, first seen Dec 20, 2025
- Stored reports
- 1
- Unique reported URLs
- 1
Evidence & External Reports
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with ondo.events — 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
ondo.events) - 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 — notify its fraud team immediately; it may be able to preserve records or restrict funds held on its platform
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
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 — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
- 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