# PhishDestroy threat dossier — xn--astrdex-v8a.net ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-06-06 14:10:17 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/xn--astrdex-v8a.net/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN DOWN (neutralised) Composite threat score: 100/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) Scam classification: fake_dex ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 4/92 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: Fortinet, Mimecast Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 138.124.80.136 (FI, Helsinki) ASN: AS215540 GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS LLP Hosting org: OY Creanova Hosting Solutions LTD Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED !!! REGISTRAR INTEGRITY ALERT — NiceNIC !!! NiceNIC International: over 90% of its registered domains are associated with illegal content; documented systematic abuse-report non-response. Primary sources: https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-real https://phishdestroy.io/nicenic-verdict Nameservers: ns3.my-ndns.com, ns4.my-ndns.com Registered: 2026-05-09 Page title: Aster - The next-gen perp DEX for all traders HTTP response: 200 ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Let's Encrypt / R12 Expires: 2026-08-07 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: 0c880141f0ebd80bb6a1f1f50e5e6ed792d62239f7264e87f75cca57f70bacb7 Subject Alternative Names (related infrastructure — often same operator): - www.xn--astrdex-v8a.net ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: CLOSED — no report required. This domain was neutralised before the abuse-report cycle could be dispatched — either the hosting provider / registrar suspended it on their own, the DNS went dead, or the operator abandoned the infrastructure. PhishDestroy keeps the evidence bundle on file for audit but no formal notice was sent. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-05-09 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-05-15 08:52:50 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) First reported: 2026-05-15 05:53:36 UTC (abuse notice filed) Last verified: 2026-06-04 01:35:36 UTC Neutralised: 2026-05-15 18:15:11 UTC Current status: taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead) ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019e2a30-9f17-72eb-941c-2793d49fe2c1/ URLQuery: https://urlquery.net/report/06415e33-04eb-4e3f-8c1e-f2387671f13c Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/xn--astrdex-v8a.net crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.xn--astrdex-v8a.net Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=xn--astrdex-v8a.net AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/xn--astrdex-v8a.net URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/xn--astrdex-v8a.net/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-05-15 08:53:12 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] PhishDestroy identifies xn--astrdex-v8a.net as an active crypto drainer domain designed to mimic AsterDex, a legitimate decentralized exchange platform. This domain was flagged with an elevated risk level due to its potential to trick users into connecting cryptocurrency wallets under false pretenses. Upon visiting, users may unknowingly authorize malicious transactions that drain assets directly from their connected wallets. The domain leverages deceptive branding and urgency tactics to prompt hasty decisions, making it particularly dangerous for users unfamiliar with AsterDex's official interfaces. This domain exhibits multiple red flags confirmed by authoritative sources. VirusTotal analysis reveals that only 2 out of 95 security vendors currently detect this threat, highlighting its stealthy nature and the need for proactive user vigilance. The domain was registered on May 09, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar known for accommodating high-risk registrations. Furthermore, the domain resolves to IP address 138.124.80.136 and holds a valid SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt, further legitimizing its appearance to unsuspecting visitors. These technical indicators suggest a well-coordinated effort to deceive users by mimicking legitimate services. If you have visited xn--astrdex-v8a.net, PhishDestroy advises immediate action to secure your assets. Disconnect your cryptocurrency wallet from the site immediately and revoke any unauthorized permissions granted to connected dApps or smart contracts. Check your wallet’s transaction history for any suspicious outgoing transfers and report them to your wallet provider or exchange. To prevent future exposure, avoid clicking links from unsolicited emails, social media messages, or advertisements promoting AsterDex or similar services. Always verify the domain’s authenticity by cross-referencing with official sources and use PhishDestroy’s real-time scanning tools to assess website safety before engaging. Staying informed and cautious is your best defense against crypto drainers and fraudulent impersonations. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- PhishDestroy Case ID: PD-20260515-58895C Favicon MD5: 7b28a98bdb5b88290229a2efc5a8ecca TLS cert SHA-256: 0c880141f0ebd80bb6a1f1f50e5e6ed792d62239f7264e87f75cca57f70bacb7 ## SCORING METHODOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------------------- Composite score is NOT derived from VirusTotal alone. PhishDestroy aggregates: - VirusTotal positive ratio - Public blocklist consensus (MetaMask, ScamSniffer, OpenPhish, PhishTank, URLhaus, CryptoFirewall, SEAL, Polkadot, Enkrypt, Phishunt, DiscordPhishing, PhishingDB) - Cloaking detection (HTTP 666 or rendering delta between bot and real visitor) - DNS-filter consensus (Quad9, CleanBrowsing, NextDNS, AdGuard, Cloudflare, etc.) - AlienVault OTX pulses + Cloudflare Radar + Google Safe Browsing - URLScan / URLQuery verdicts - Brand-impersonation heuristics (DOM analysis of forms, logos, wording) - Known phishing-kit fingerprinting (favicon hash, JS obfuscation signatures) - Wallet-drainer family classification (Angel, MS, Rainbow, Pink, Inferno, ...) - Free-TLS vs paid-cert ratio (throwaway infrastructure signal) - Registrar/hosting abuse history (this registrar's track record) - Human researcher sign-off (volunteer takedown team) A domain present in our database is ALREADY flagged. A low VT count by itself does NOT mean the domain is safe — new scam domains routinely show 0/95 VT for their first 7–30 days while actively draining wallets. Always cross-reference the composite score and the individual indicators above, not just VT. ## CORRECTIONS / APPEALS ---------------------------------------------------------------- Full HTML report: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/xn--astrdex-v8a.net/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=xn--astrdex-v8a.net Appeal a flag: https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/ (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%) Submit a report: https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot About PhishDestroy: volunteer-driven open-source threat-intelligence platform. Tracked: 157,325 domains (42,713 alive under monitoring, 113,796 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io