adblockplus[.]digital

PhishDestroy identifies adblockplus.digital as an active generic-phishing domain masquerading as the legitimate AdBlock Plus browser extension. The threat is classified as under_investigation with an elevated risk signal due to its recent registration and current operational status. Users who download the installer from this domain risk installing unwanted software, browser hijackers, or credential-stealing binaries instead of the intended privacy tool. The domain leverages the Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate to appear legitimate and may be promoted through malvertising or spoofed update notifications. This domain was flagged with 1 out of 95 VirusTotal detections as of the seed 443c49 scan, indicating zero coverage by current antivirus engines. It was registered through NameSilo, LLC on March 30, 2026, and resolves to IP address 104.21.81.6. No blocklist entries or trust-score penalties are currently recorded, leaving it undetected by mainstream reputation systems. The recent creation date—within the last 24 hours—coupled with the lack of detection, suggests a fast-moving campaign targeting users searching for ad-blocking solutions. Mitigation requires immediate network and endpoint action. Block adblockplus.digital and its resolving IP 104.21.81.6 at firewall and DNS levels. Instruct users to download AdBlock Plus only from the official site https://adblockplus.org or verified browser stores. Monitor endpoints for unusual browser extensions or process launches related to AdBlock Plus. Conduct phishing awareness training emphasizing verification of download sources and SSL indicators. Report any observed redirects or installer hashes to threat intelligence platforms to accelerate detection and takedown.