xa98b-cointelegraph[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report
2/95 VT
Active
Feb 13, 2026
1 Blocklist
23
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
MEDIUM
The domain xa98b-cointelegraph.com is currently impersonating a well-known cryptocurrency news platform, Cointelegraph. With a VirusTotal detection score of 2 out of 95, it raises significant concerns about its legitimacy. This domain appears to be crafted to deceive users, potentially leading to financial loss due to phishing activities.
Registered just three days ago with NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, the domain's recent age indicates a likely intent to exploit users quickly. The IP address associated with this domain is 104.21.7.130, and it is listed on one blocklist. These factors suggest that it is utilizing shared hosting infrastructure, which is common for phishing scams aiming to spread quickly and evade detection.
Currently, xa98b-cointelegraph.com remains active, and PhishDestroy has reported this domain for its fraudulent activities. Continuous monitoring is in place to track its status and prevent potential user harm.
Registered just three days ago with NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, the domain's recent age indicates a likely intent to exploit users quickly. The IP address associated with this domain is 104.21.7.130, and it is listed on one blocklist. These factors suggest that it is utilizing shared hosting infrastructure, which is common for phishing scams aiming to spread quickly and evade detection.
Currently, xa98b-cointelegraph.com remains active, and PhishDestroy has reported this domain for its fraudulent activities. Continuous monitoring is in place to track its status and prevent potential user harm.
VirusTotal
2 Detections
URLScan.io
Domain Age
5 days Brand New!
Site Status
Active
DestroyList
Listed
User Reports
1 report
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
11/13
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Domain Intelligence
Domainxa98b-cointelegraph.com
RegistrarNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (Hong Kong)
IP Address104.21.7.130
CreatedFeb 21, 2026 (5 days — Brand New!)
ExpiresOct 16, 2026
Nameserversmallory.ns.cloudflare.com
rohin.ns.cloudflare.com
rohin.ns.cloudflare.com
Abuse Contactsabuse@nicenic.net
http://whois.nicenic.com/?page=whoisform
http://whois.nicenic.com/?page=whoisform
First DetectedFeb 13, 2026
Registrar Response0h
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