search-base[.]online
“Base (ETH) Blockchain Explorer”
2/95 VT
OTX: 1 pulse
Taken Down
Jun 29, 2026
3 Blocklists
Base
3h takedown
US
+ more
US
+ more
2/95 VT vendors
3 blocklists
Targets Base
100
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
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
2 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
5d Brand New!
Status
Down 200
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
2 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
1 pulse
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
5d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
DNS suspended, no bypass
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/23
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-06-29 15:12 UTC
Malicious · 2/95 engines
IP: 67.223.118.210
NAMECHEAP INC
NAMECHEAP INC 5d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainsearch-base.online
Registrar
Namecheap
(SE)
(SE)
IP Address
67.223.118.210
RegistrationCreated Jun 26, 2026 (5d · Brand New!) — Expires Jun 26, 2027
HTTP Status200 OK re-probed (DB was stale)
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 29, 2026
Nameserversdns1.namecheaphosting.comdns2.namecheaphosting.com
TLS Fingerprint0a55adfebca2fe97735741f9a3abc4985c0c9648…
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NAMECHEAP INC
Base
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 2 identified
LiteSpeed
Web servers
jQuery
JavaScript libraries
jQuery is a JavaScript library which is a free, open-source software designed to simplify HTML DOM tree traversal and manipulation, as well as event handling, CSS animation, and Ajax.
jquery.com 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
2 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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Fortinet
Gridinsoft
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
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
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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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Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 67.223.118.210 1 phishing domain
One other phishing domain shares this IP — possible co-located infrastructure
More Domains at Namecheap 6 flagged
Other Base Impersonation Domains
These domains also target Base users. View all Base threats →
About This Report: search-base.online
This domain security report for search-base.online is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “Base (ETH) Blockchain Explorer”, which may be designed to impersonate Base.
search-base.online has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of July 2, 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 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 — 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