# PhishDestroy threat dossier — xplrewards.live ================================================================ Fetched: 2026-07-08 20:41:29 UTC Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/xplrewards.live/ ## VERDICT ---------------------------------------------------------------- ACTIVE THREAT — multiple warning signs Composite threat score: 40/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below) ## DETECTION EVIDENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- VirusTotal: 5/91 security vendors flagged this domain Flagging vendors: alphaMountain.ai, CRDF, Fortinet, Gridinsoft, Webroot ## INFRASTRUCTURE ---------------------------------------------------------------- IP address: 104.21.17.167 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: jerome.ns.cloudflare.com, kristina.ns.cloudflare.com Registered: 2026-07-05 Expires: 2027-07-05 HTTP response: 403 ## TLS CERTIFICATE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Issuer: Google Trust Services / WE1 Expires: 2026-10-03 Status: INVALID chain Fingerprint: 8358facea15b8178642b28e585e2b67bcb43dbbd0a330209f22b6aaa46044ddb ## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Status: pending notification queue. No abuse reports filed yet — this domain is waiting for the next cycle of our automated abuse-reporter. ## TIMELINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Domain registered: 2026-07-05 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration) First detected: 2026-07-08 20:27:31 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker) Last verified: 2026-07-08 22:00:11 UTC Current status: ACTIVE / observable ## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence) ---------------------------------------------------------------- URLScan.io: https://urlscan.io/result/019f42fa-aa30-727b-8e17-3995b6f9e34b/ Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/*/xplrewards.live crt.sh CT logs: https://crt.sh/?q=%25.xplrewards.live Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=xplrewards.live AlienVault OTX: https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/xplrewards.live URLhaus: https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/xplrewards.live/ ## ANALYST NARRATIVE ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Generated: 2026-07-08 21:00:47 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.] This domain, xplrewards.live, is actively engaged in credential theft operations targeting users who visit the site. Credential theft sites are designed to harvest login credentials, such as usernames and passwords, by presenting fake login forms or deceptive prompts that mimic legitimate services. Once entered, these credentials are transmitted to threat actors, who may use them for unauthorized account access, financial fraud, or further targeted attacks. The site may also deploy social engineering tactics to trick users into disclosing sensitive information under false pretenses, such as fake rewards programs or account verification requests. Analysis indicates this domain is flagged by 5 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, a clear indicator of malicious activity. The domain was registered on July 05, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar frequently associated with high-risk domains. Infrastructure analysis reveals the site currently resolves to the IP address 104.21.17.167, which may be part of a broader network of phishing infrastructure. The creation date, registrar, and low detection rate suggest the domain was recently established to evade detection and maximize its operational lifespan before being flagged or taken down. If you have visited xplrewards.live or entered any information on the site, immediate action is required. First, change the passwords for any accounts that may have been exposed, prioritizing email, financial, and work-related credentials. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts where possible to add an additional layer of security. Monitor accounts for unusual activity, such as unauthorized logins or transactions, and report any suspicious behavior to the respective service providers. If financial information was entered, contact your bank or payment provider to flag potential fraud. Additionally, run a full scan of your device using updated security software to detect and remove any malware that may have been installed during the visit. Finally, report the domain to relevant authorities or cybersecurity organizations to aid in takedown efforts and prevent further victimization. ## EVIDENCE HASHES ---------------------------------------------------------------- TLS cert SHA-256: 8358facea15b8178642b28e585e2b67bcb43dbbd0a330209f22b6aaa46044ddb ## 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 (operator 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/xplrewards.live/ JSON API: https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=xplrewards.live 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: independent open-source threat-intelligence platform. Tracked: 176,354 domains (13,476 alive under monitoring, 161,879 confirmed takedowns/dead). Site: https://phishdestroy.io