Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
unlock-usepaid.xyz was listed on the MetaMask blocklist as of 2026-10-07, indicating that it was flagged by at least one external security source. The domain also achieved a high PageSpeed performance score of 99 on the same date.
Recorded Evidence
On 2026-10-07, unlock-usepaid.xyz appeared on both the MetaMask and SEAL external blocklists. VirusTotal scanned the domain on this date and reported zero detections out of 92 scanners. OTX listed four pulses for the domain on 2026-10-07. The domain was registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and its SSL certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt / YE2.
Interpretation
These observations show that unlock-usepaid.xyz was recognized by multiple security sources and attracted attention from the OTX community. While it was flagged by two external blocklists, VirusTotal did not record any detections at the time of its scan. The high PageSpeed score provides additional technical context for the domain’s recorded performance.
Recommended Actions
Review the MetaMask and SEAL blocklist records for unlock-usepaid.xyz in conjunction with the VirusTotal scan results. Preserve the OTX pulse history and PageSpeed performance score for future comparison. Continue monitoring these sources to track any updates in the domain’s recorded status.
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking and traffic-distribution check
Not yet scannedNo crawler-versus-browser difference has been recorded yet
Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.
Stored cloaking flag
Not yet scanned
Last cloaking scan
Scanner note:unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='unlock-usepaid.xyz', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnectionEr
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
RegistrationCreated Oct 6, 2026 (8d · Very New!)—Expires Oct 6, 2027
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedOct 7, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Oct 7, 2026score 85/1001 brand signal
Submitted URLhttp://unlock-usepaid.xyz/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
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.
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-14 10:58:19 UTC
RDAP registrationUnknown
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-10-07 12:16:15 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-10-08 20:20:32 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-10-07 12:16:15 UTC → 2026-10-08 20:20:32 UTC · 32.07hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-10-08 04:18:23 UTC · precision medium · basis bounded
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
Technologies · 3 identified
Cloudflare Browser Insights
AnalyticsRUM
Cloudflare Browser Insights is a tool that measures the performance of websites from the perspective of users.
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of unlock-usepaid.xyz· checked Oct 7, 2026
99
Good
Performance
FCP
1.52s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
1.81s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
2.26s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good50-89 Needs Work0-49 Poor
Forensic History & Detection Timeline
ThreatLifecycleTelemetry
This timeline displays historical security and status checkpoints observed by the PhishDestroy automated monitoring network. It records domain lifecycle updates, scanner changes, and threat telemetry over time.
Threat First Observed2026-10-07 12:16:15 UTC
Domain ingestion complete. Initial state is marked as alive pointing to IP 188.114.96.3.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Analysis
Notifications
Monitoring
12 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.
Threat Ingested
unlock-usepaid.xyz detected and queued for full analysis
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
Blocklist Detection
Found in 3 blocklists: MetaMask, ScamSniffer, SEAL
Oct 14, 2026
OTX Community References
4 community publication references on AlienVault OTX. References are not vendor verdicts and are excluded from the evidence score.
Oct 7, 2026
Registrar Context: NiceNIC
Separate registrar research is available. Registrar association is contextual and is not scored as an independent detection.
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of MetaMask
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Oct 7, 2026
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results.
Oct 14, 2026
Sent Report Recorded
Stored outgoing record associated with registrar NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, 1 abuse contact
We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.
01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.
Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (416 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Registrar: NICENIC International Group Co., Limited (Hong Kong (China))
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
5 evidence signal groups linked1 reports recordedUnverified
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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Related Infrastructure & Reports
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Direct link Shares a registration or an identical phishing kit.
Supporting signal Shares infrastructure or a target brand; not proof of one operator.
Discovery only Listed for navigation; no shared attribute with this host.
Infrastructure map · unlock-usepaid.xyz
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
Content matches5
Same favicon hash or the same page title as this host.
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