portal-zestprotocol[.]xyz
“portal-zestprotocol.xyz | 504: Gateway time-out”
Taken Down
Mar 26, 2026
1 Blocklist
15
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Portal-zestprotocol.xyz has been flagged by PhishDestroy as an active brand spoofing phishing domain designed to impersonate a legitimate financial protocol portal. This threat specifically targets unsuspecting users by mimicking well-known finance platforms to steal login credentials and sensitive financial information. The domain was registered only days ago, on March 25, 2026, which indicates a highly opportunistic and potentially short-lived campaign aimed at capitalizing on recent trends or hype around decentralized finance protocols. Users accessing this site risk immediate credential theft or malware exposure through deceptive login interfaces disguised as legitimate portals. PhishDestroy identifies this domain presents active brand spoofing risks with minimal detection coverage at present. VirusTotal currently shows 0 out of 95 security engines flagging the domain. The site was registered through Dynadot LLC and resolved to IP address 172.67.143.178. It operates under a valid Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which may give false reassurance of legitimacy. Despite no blocklist entries detected yet, the domain’s recent creation date and low detection rate suggest it is either newly deployed or flying under the radar. The absence of historical trust data and the use of a content delivery network IP (Cloudflare AS13335) increases opacity around hosting infrastructure and ownership. These technical indicators—particularly the fresh registration, uncommon domain syntax, and valid-but-abused SSL certificate—are consistent with active phishing infrastructure designed for credential harvesting. In response to this brand spoofing threat, users should immediately cease all interaction with portal-zestprotocol[.]xyz and avoid entering any credentials or personal information. Organizations are advised to block both the domain and its underlying IP address (172.67.143.178) at network and DNS levels. Shared threat intelligence should be updated with the unique seed identifier 0359c6 to prevent cross-contamination. Security teams must monitor for lateral movement if credentials were previously entered, as stolen login data may be used in follow-up attacks. This domain exemplifies how attackers leverage legitimate-looking domains and valid SSL certificates to bypass security controls and deceive users, reinforcing the need for layered defenses including user awareness training, real-time phishing detection, and proactive domain monitoring. Due to the evolving nature of this threat and low initial detection rates, continuous monitoring and rapid response are critical.
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Live Snapshot
2026-03-26 08:32 UTC
Malicious
IP: 172.67.143.178
Dynadot LLC 1d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainportal-zestprotocol.xyz
Registrar Dynadot LLC 
(US) · Abuse: abuse@dynadot.com
Dynadot LLC (US) · Abuse: abuse@dynadot.comIP Address172.67.143.178
RegistrationCreated Mar 25, 2026 (1d · Brand New!)
Nameserverstroy.ns.cloudflare.com · vida.ns.cloudflare.com
CloakingNo cloaking
SSL CertificateValid · Let's Encrypt
Page Titleportal-zestprotocol.xyz | 504: Gateway time-out
First DetectedMar 26, 2026
Registrar Response2h
Detected Technologies
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HTTP/3
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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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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About This Report: portal-zestprotocol.xyz
This domain security report for portal-zestprotocol.xyz is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
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portal-zestprotocol.xyz has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with portal-zestprotocol.xyz — 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
portal-zestprotocol.xyz) - 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