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Security engines reporting a detection: 2. Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
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search-base[.]online

“Base (ETH) Blockchain Explorer”

Threat verdict Critical 88/100 evidence score
Availability Content unavailable Content was unavailable in the latest observation
Risk signals
VirusTotal detections: 2/91 Spamhaus DBL: DBL_PHISH Stored blocklist matches: 2 Brand impersonation: Base
OTX: 1 ref Jun 29, 2026 Base
Evidence Summary
CRITICAL
Ref
4C2F8255
Score
88/100

This domain is currently under investigation for brand_impersonation targeting Base, a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain platform. Analysis indicates the site presents itself as a legitimate blockchain explorer, with the page title "Base (ETH) Blockchain Explorer," designed to deceive users into interacting with fraudulent infrastructure. The risk level remains provisional pending further behavioral analysis, though the domain exhibits characteristics consistent with credential harvesting or cryptocurrency theft operations. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain search-base.online was registered through NAMECHEAP INC on June 26, 2026, an unusually future-dated creation that may indicate an attempt to evade immediate scrutiny. It resolves to the IP address 67.223.118.210 and employs an SSL certificate issued by Sectigo Limited, providing a superficial layer of legitimacy. As of the latest assessment, the domain has not been flagged by any of the 95 security engines on VirusTotal, suggesting either recent deployment or evasion techniques. No blocklist inclusions or trust score downgrades have been recorded at this time, though the absence of detections does not preclude malicious intent. Mitigation steps specific to this threat type should focus on user education and technical controls. Organizations and individuals should block access to search-base.online at the network perimeter and monitor for connections to the associated IP 67.223.118.210. Users should be advised to verify blockchain explorer URLs directly through official Base documentation or trusted sources, avoiding links from unsolicited communications. Wallet software and browser extensions should be configured to warn against interactions with unverified domains, particularly those mimicking blockchain infrastructure. Given the domain's future registration date, continuous monitoring for changes in detection status or hosting behavior is recommended.

VirusTotal
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2 det.
OTX references
1 community ref
URLScan
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TLS Certificate
Sectigo Limited / Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36
Age
2 mo New
Observed status
Content unavailable 502
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Listed
Data coverage VirusTotal 2 / 91 URLQuery not checked PhishStats not checked OTX 1 community reference CF Radar scan completed URLScan capture stored report URLScan verdict Analysis completed DNS blocks not checked TLS valid certificate, 139d WHOIS 2 mo old Screenshot 2 captures · 2 sources Redirect chain not probed

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
14/15

Public Blocklist Status

Stored Capture

URLScan capture 2 / 2
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Page Title
Base (ETH) Blockchain Explorer
TLS Certificate
Valid transport encryption · Issued by Sectigo Limited / Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36 · valid for 139 days

Domain Intelligence

Domain
URLScan Verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
Wallet IoCs 16 format-validated 0x0293EE6923b0B2FDA2712D0B39654… 0x0293ee6923b0b2fda2712d0b39654… 0x19e5C30d7aD4a02A294780F9d01c0…
Server / ASN LiteSpeed · AS22612 NAMECHEAP-NET - Namecheap, Inc., US
IP Reputation abuse score 0/100 0 reports checked Jun 29, 2026
Registrar Namecheap SE(SE)
ICANN RegistryOfficial ICANN accredited-registrars →
WHOIS LookupICANN RDAP for search-base.online →
IP Address 67.223.118.210 US
GeoUS Phoenix, US
NetworkAS22612 · Namecheap, Inc.
Reverse IPviewdns.info → rapiddns.io →
RegistrationCreated Jun 26, 2026 (59d · New) — Expires Jun 26, 2027
HTTP Status502 Error
Time to First Unavailability 3h
What we count Elapsed time from the first stored abuse report to the first observation that the content was unavailable. This does not establish the cause.
What each report contains Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 29, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jun 29, 2026score 88/100
IoC Extractionscanned Jul 29, 202616 wallet · 0 Telegram IoCs
Submitted URLhttp://search-base.online/
Nameserversdns1.namecheaphosting.comdns2.namecheaphosting.com
TLS Fingerprint
TLS Observationvalid from Jun 26, 2026scanned Jun 29, 2026
TLS SAN Domainswww.search-base.online
ICANN OVERSIGHT

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.

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Technologies · 2 identified
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VirusTotal Analysis

2 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of search-base.online · checked Jun 29, 2026

70
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
4.2s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
5.25s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.001
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
4.2s
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
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with search-base.online — 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 search-base.online)
  • 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
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