pengu[.]exchange
“しばらくお待ちください...”
7/93 VT
OTX: 1 pulse
Reachable · access restricted
Jan 04, 2026
Unavailable since Jun 06, 2026
Fake Exchange
1 Report Sent
CDN
+ more
15
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain is flagged as a crypto drainer phishing site targeting users with fraudulent wallet-draining mechanisms. Analysis indicates the infrastructure is designed to mimic legitimate exchange or wallet services, likely exploiting users through deceptive prompts to connect wallets or input recovery phrases. The Japanese page title "しばらくお待ちください..." ("Please wait a moment...") suggests a localized or obfuscated attack vector, potentially serving as a placeholder or redirect to malicious payloads. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on December 30, 2025, through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, a registrar frequently associated with high-risk registrations. It resolves to IP address 172.67.161.233, a Cloudflare-protected endpoint leveraging HTTP/3 and HSTS for apparent legitimacy. Despite 0 detections across 95 VirusTotal engines, the domain appears on 3 security blocklists and is referenced in 1 AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse. The SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services, a common tactic to evade initial scrutiny. MetaMask, SEAL, and PhishDestroy have preemptively blocked access, indicating prior detection of malicious behavior. Mitigation steps for this crypto drainer threat include immediate blacklisting of the domain and IP in network security controls. Organizations should monitor for connections to 172.67.161.233 and alert on any attempts to access pengu[.]exchange. Users should be educated to verify domain authenticity before connecting wallets or entering credentials, particularly for services impersonating exchanges. Given the domain's recent creation and Cloudflare obfuscation, security teams should prioritize retroactive log analysis for any prior interactions with this infrastructure. Blocking domains registered via NiceNIC with similar patterns (e.g., future-dated creation, Cloudflare hosting) may preemptively disrupt related campaigns.
VirusTotal
7 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
7 mo
Observed status
Reachable · access restricted 403
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
7 / 93
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
1 pulse
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
7 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
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.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
15/16
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-01-04 11:34 UTC
Malicious · 7/93 engines
IP: 172.67.161.233
NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited
NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited 205d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainpengu.exchange
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
172.67.161.233
CDN
Geo
San Francisco, US
San Francisco, USNetworkASAS13335 · AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
Origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP on the edge IP returns unrelated tenants — origin discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
RegistrationCreated Dec 30, 2025 (205d) — Expires Dec 30, 2026
HTTP Status403 Forbidden
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJan 04, 2026
Nameserversanahi.ns.cloudflare.comyisroel.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprinte3f55aa9cda043488672938363fee2807bfe86df…
Technologies · 3 identified
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidence
Cloudflare
CDN
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% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
7 / 93 security vendors flagged this domain
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CRDF
CyRadar
Fortinet
Gridinsoft
Seclookup
SOCRadar
Archived Evidence
Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of pengu.exchange · checked Jun 27, 2026
97
Good
Performance
FCP
0.76s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.43s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.004
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
89ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.37s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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Were You Affected by This Site?
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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.
Chainabuse
Report crypto wallet address, transaction, or phishing URL
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 172.67.161.233 1 phishing domain
One other phishing domain shares this IP — possible co-located infrastructure
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distribution-stable.com About This Report: pengu.exchange
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
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pengu.exchange has been flagged by 7 security vendors as of July 23, 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 pengu.exchange — 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
pengu.exchange) - 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