tether[.]icu
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“tether.icu”
14/14 VT
OTX: 1 pulse
Taken Down
Feb 26, 2026
Killed Feb 15, 2026
2 Blocklists
Crypto Scam
1 Report Sent
US
+ more
US
+ more
14/14 VT vendors
2 blocklists
78
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies tether[.]icu as a domain associated with a significant phishing threat. The domain's primary risk stems from attempts to deceive users, likely targeting cryptocurrency holders or trading activities given the 'tether' name, which is commonly linked to crypto assets. This presents a high-risk scenario for users who may be lured into revealing sensitive personal or financial information.
The domain tether[.]icu was registered relatively recently on February 21, 2026, through NameCheap, Inc., a popular registrar. Its trust score from Gridinsoft is notably low, scoring 0 out of 100, highlighting the domain's poor reputation. The domain appears on multiple security blocklists and has been flagged in at least one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse. VirusTotal analysis reveals that 14 out of 95 security vendors recognize the domain as malicious. It resolves to the IP address 162.213.255.29, which is relevant for ongoing monitoring and network defense.
Currently, tether[.]icu is offline, which reduces the immediate threat but does not eliminate the dangers posed by any past exposures or potential future reactivation. Users are strongly urged to avoid visiting this domain or entering any information if encountered. Organizations should continue updating blacklists to prevent access and educate users about phishing risks associated with suspicious crypto-related domains. Vigilance and cautious verification remain essential to avoid phishing scams exploiting domain names like tether[.]icu.
The domain tether[.]icu was registered relatively recently on February 21, 2026, through NameCheap, Inc., a popular registrar. Its trust score from Gridinsoft is notably low, scoring 0 out of 100, highlighting the domain's poor reputation. The domain appears on multiple security blocklists and has been flagged in at least one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse. VirusTotal analysis reveals that 14 out of 95 security vendors recognize the domain as malicious. It resolves to the IP address 162.213.255.29, which is relevant for ongoing monitoring and network defense.
Currently, tether[.]icu is offline, which reduces the immediate threat but does not eliminate the dangers posed by any past exposures or potential future reactivation. Users are strongly urged to avoid visiting this domain or entering any information if encountered. Organizations should continue updating blacklists to prevent access and educate users about phishing risks associated with suspicious crypto-related domains. Vigilance and cautious verification remain essential to avoid phishing scams exploiting domain names like tether[.]icu.
VirusTotal
14 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
2 mo New
Status
Down
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
14 / 14
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
1 pulse
CF Radar
suspicious
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
2 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
CDN bypass
not suspended
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
21/22
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-02-26 23:21 UTC
Malicious · 14/14 engines
IP: 162.213.255.29
NameCheap, Inc. 59d old
Domain Intelligence
Domaintether.icu
Registrar
NameCheap
(US)
NameCheap
(US)
RegistrationCreated Feb 21, 2026 (59d · New)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedFeb 26, 2026
Nameservers["dns1.namecheaphosting.com","dns2.namecheaphosting.com"]
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX
2 pulses
- · PhishDestroy — Active Phishing & Crypto Scam Domains by phishdestroy
- · Twitter Feed - CarlyGriggs13 - 10-10-2025 by CyberHunterAutoFeed
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VirusTotal Analysis
14 / 14 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
alphaMountain.ai
BitDefender
CyRadar
ESET
Fortinet
G-Data
Kaspersky
Lionic
Seclookup
SOCRadar
Sophos
VIPRE
Webroot
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of tether.icu · checked Mar 2, 2026
95
Good
Performance
FCP
0.75s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
0.75s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.136
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.21s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
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digitalassetguide.online About This Report: tether.icu
This domain security report for tether.icu is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 14 security vendors on VirusTotal, 2 public blocklists.
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tether.icu has been flagged by 14 security vendors as of April 22, 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 tether.icu — 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
tether.icu) - 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