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| Detection System | Indicator | Verdict | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quad9 DNS | ripple.giving |
malicious | Sinkholed |
This domain, ripple.giving, poses a high-risk threat as a crypto wallet drainer targeting users of the XRP cryptocurrency. Analysis indicates the domain is designed to mimic legitimate XRP-related services, tricking victims into connecting their wallets to malicious smart contracts. Once connected, the drainer siphons funds by executing unauthorized transactions, often leaving victims with empty wallets and no recourse for recovery. The threat is particularly insidious due to its use of brand impersonation, leveraging the trust associated with the XRP name to deceive users into compromising their assets. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on February 21, 2026, and has since been flagged by 12 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal. Additionally, the domain appears on five independent security blocklists, further confirming its malicious intent. The registrar details, while not publicly disclosed in this report, align with patterns observed in other high-risk crypto drainer campaigns. The domain's current offline status suggests takedown efforts, but similar domains often re-emerge under different names or TLDs, maintaining the threat landscape. Users who visited ripple.giving or interacted with any associated links should immediately revoke all wallet permissions granted to unknown or suspicious contracts. It is critical to audit wallet activity for unauthorized transactions and transfer remaining funds to a new, secure wallet. Additionally, users should monitor their devices for malware, as crypto drainers often deploy secondary payloads to maintain persistence. If financial loss occurred, report the incident to relevant authorities and provide all transaction hashes, timestamps, and domain interaction details for further investigation. Proactive measures, such as verifying domain legitimacy and avoiding unsolicited wallet connection requests, are essential to mitigate future risks.
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Scanner note: unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='ripple.giving', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnectionError("
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1 community report
CategoryPHISHING
Malicious Website
Reported by 1 community member, first seen Aug 9, 2025
“Malicious Website”
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