rewards-firelight[.]finance
“Firelight – A Protocol for DeFi Cover”
Evidence Summary
The domain rewards-firelight.finance has been assessed with an elevated risk level due to its association with generic phishing activities. This domain poses a significant threat to users by mimicking a legitimate DeFi protocol, potentially leading to unauthorized access to financial information and assets.
Infrastructure analysis reveals that the domain was registered through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited on February 21, 2026. It resolves to the IP address 172.67.210.239. According to VirusTotal, 4 out of 95 security vendors have flagged this domain as malicious. The domain appears on three security blocklists and is blocked by MetaMask, SEAL, and PhishDestroy. The page title, 'Firelight – A Protocol for DeFi Cover,' suggests that the domain is attempting to present itself as a legitimate DeFi protocol, which is a common tactic in phishing attacks.
To mitigate the risks associated with this domain, users should avoid interacting with it and any links or emails that direct them to this URL. Network administrators should consider adding this domain to their DNS blacklists to prevent access from within their networks. Additionally, security teams should monitor for any related phishing campaigns and ensure that users are educated on the signs of phishing, such as unexpected emails, suspicious URLs, and requests for sensitive information. Regular updates to security software and firewalls are also recommended to enhance protection against similar threats.
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
- Sent
- Ledger records
- 1
- Case ID
PD-20260216-13DF18- Captured page title
- Firelight – A Protocol for DeFi Cover
- PDF artifact
- PDF evidence
Full evidence text
Policy Violations: “Services may be used only for lawful purposes… fraud, abuse and illegal activity prohibited. Violations may result in immediate suspension.” + dedicated abuse handling and takedown
Applicable Laws: Crimes Ordinance Cap.200 (Fraud), Theft Ordinance Cap.210 §16A (fraud by deception), Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Cap.486
Data Coverage
Network Security Intelligence
| Detection System | Indicator | Verdict | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNS4EU | rewards-firelight.finance |
malicious | Sinkholed |
| Cloudflare DNS | bright-lab-a57.cf-dy6gqzh2.workers.dev |
malicious | Sinkholed |
| DNS4EU | bright-lab-a57.cf-dy6gqzh2.workers.dev |
malicious | Sinkholed |
Threat Response Pipeline
Blocklist coverage
10 monitored external feeds · stored snapshot Aug 12, 2026
8 monitored external feeds No match
Detection timeline
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, TLS names and 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.
VirusTotal Analysis
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