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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 4 security vendors and listed in 2 public blocklists. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets. Generate an official AI-powered complaint letter to file with cybercrime authorities.
REGISTRAR NEGLIGENCE · EGREGIOUS Dynadot Inc was notified 3 months ago — the threat is still operational.
Why this matters — ICANN RAA §3.18 obligation

On PhishDestroy delivered an evidence-backed abuse report to abuse@alexhost.com with VirusTotal detections, urlscan capture, legal violations, and full screenshot evidence. More than 3 months later, the phishing infrastructure remains reachable .

Under ICANN RAA §3.18 accredited registrars are contractually obliged to “take reasonable and prompt steps to investigate and respond appropriately to any reports of abuse.” Silence beyond 24 hours after a documented notification with verifiable evidence is not a timing issue — it is a policy decision to let the operation continue. PhishDestroy\'s position: where a registrar fails to act on clear evidence, the registrar has aligned itself with the operator of the scheme and bears co-responsibility for downstream harm caused to victims from the moment of notification onward.

Elapsed since first report
3 months
Reports sent
1
Latest case ID
PD-20260419-A05486
Current status
Serving traffic (alive)
aave-defi.org favicon

aave-defi[.]org

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Aave | DeFi Protocol”

4/94 VT Active threat Apr 19, 2026 2 Blocklists Aave Brand Impersonation 1 Report Sent MD MD + more
78 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
8954593B
Score
78/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies aave-defi[.]org as an active brand impersonation domain targeting Aave users. This malicious site masquerades as the legitimate Aave platform to steal cryptocurrency or credentials from unsuspecting visitors. The domain was registered on March 30, 2026, through Dynadot Inc., and resolves to IP address 176.125.242.151. While the site currently evades detection with 4/95 VirusTotal flags and uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, its deceptive naming and Aave branding conceal a high-risk threat. This domain employs a classic brand impersonation tactic, leveraging the reputation of Aave—a well-known decentralized finance protocol—to trick users into entering sensitive information. The domain’s creation date and low detection rate indicate it may be newly deployed to avoid immediate scrutiny. Technical indicators such as the use of Dynadot Inc. as the registrar and IP 176.125.242.151 further validate its suspicious nature, as these attributes often correlate with short-lived or malicious infrastructure. If you visited aave-defi[.]org, immediately disconnect from the site, revoke any permissions granted, and scan your device for malware. Avoid entering any credentials or cryptocurrency transactions. Report the domain to PhishDestroy (seed 895459) and your local cybersecurity authority. Stay vigilant and verify URLs before interacting with financial platforms.
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
4 det.
DNS Security
1/12
URLScan
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
3 mo
Observed status
Active threat 200
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal 4 / 94 URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar suspicious URLScan report ready DNS blocks 1/12 SSL valid, 82d WHOIS 3 mo old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed Gridinsoft 0/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks 1 / 12
Brand Aave

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
11/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Ingested
1/1 ✓
Threat Ingested
aave-defi.org detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 19, 2026
Threat Intelligence Checks
Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · DNS Security Blocks · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collected · Technical Analysis Recorded
8/8 ✓
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
4 / 94 vendors flagged on VirusTotal
Apr 23, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Apr 19, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 2 blocklists: MetaMask, SEAL
Jul 25, 2026
DNS Security Blocks
Blocked by 1 of 12 DNS providers: Brand aave
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Aave
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results
Jul 25, 2026
Notification Records
Abuse Reports Sent
1/1 ✓
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar Dynadot Inc, hosting provider, 2 abuse contacts
abuse@alexhost.comabuse@dynadot.com
Apr 19, 2026
Publication & Availability
DestroyList Published · Monitoring Continues
1/2
DestroyList Published
Apr 19, 2026
Monitoring Continues
The domain remains reachable or access-restricted; future checks may update this observation

Public Blocklist Status

3
Confirmed in 3 datasets: PhishDestroy + 2 independent public blocklists — MetaMask, SEAL
10 external threat databases checked; 2 matched. Last synchronized Jul 25, 2026. PhishDestroy database match: confirmed.

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-04-19 18:59 UTC
Malicious · 4/94 engines
Forensic screenshot of aave-defi.org showing the phishing page layout
IP: 176.125.242.151
Dynadot Inc
96d old
Let's Encrypt
Page Title
Aave | DeFi Protocol

Domain Intelligence

Domainaave-defi.org
IP Address 176.125.242.151 MD
GeoMD Chisinau, MD
NetworkAS200019 · Alexhost SRL
RegistrationCreated Apr 19, 2026 (96d)
Elapsed Since First Report 11 days
What we count Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Active threat.
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.
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 19, 2026
Nameservers["ns1.dyna-ns.net","ns2.dyna-ns.net"]
TLS Fingerprint3bdb74af126b5af11b23fd209624b065ba8ec1f2…
Favicon Hashfavicon52dfcd432b7c5185ed312bb6486811bd
Case IDPD-20260419-A05486
Shared-IP Neighbors · 2 other domains
176.125.242.151 is hosting 2 other flagged phishing/scam domains in our database. Co-hosting on a non-CDN IP is a strong bulletproof-hosting signal.
raydium-app.com Active orca-dex.org Active
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint: Dynadot Inc Aave — suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
compensationaave.cc
Alive 5 VT
incentives-aave.xyz
Unavailable
aavefinance.store
Alive 2 VT
aavefinance.sbs
Alive 6 VT
aaves.events
Alive 4 VT
aavefinance.live
Alive 8 VT
aave-bank.xyz
Unavailable 4 VT
users-aave.com
Unavailable
Explore the Domain Hub Filter hub by this fingerprint
Technologies · 1 identified
Nginx
Web servers Reverse proxies

High-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy, known for stability and low resource usage.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis

4 / 94 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
Gridinsoft
Kaspersky
Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of aave-defi.org · checked Apr 19, 2026

90
Good
Performance
FCP
2.87s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.87s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
2.87s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

Were You Affected by This Site?

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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.

Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →

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This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns

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About This Report: aave-defi.org

This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.

The site displays a page titled “Aave | DeFi Protocol”, which may be designed to impersonate Aave.

aave-defi.org has been flagged by 4 security vendors as of July 25, 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 aave-defi.org — 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 aave-defi.org)
  • 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

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