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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 0 security vendors and listed in 1 public blocklist. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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connect[.]smartholdledger[.]com

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Connect Ethereum”

Taken Down Apr 19, 2026 1 Blocklist Ledger Impersonation 1 Report Sent 2d takedown FR FR + more
1 blocklist Targets Ledger
65 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
188964B8
Score
65/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies connect[.]smartholdLedger[.]com as a live brand-impersonation domain targeting Ledger users. The threat is active deception: the domain mimics Ledger’s branding to harvest credentials and sensitive data under false pretenses. Users who enter information risk direct compromise of their crypto assets and personal accounts. Treat this domain as hostile until proven otherwise.

This domain was flagged by PhishDestroy’s pipeline on seed 188964. It shows 0/95 VirusTotal detections (no AV coverage as of today), uses a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate (valid but not meaningful for trust), was registered through HOSTINGER operations, UAB on December 03, 2025, and resolves to IP 89.116.147.146. The registration is recent (within days), and the domain remains unlisted on major blocklists or threat-intel feeds at this moment. No historical reputation or trust scores are available yet; therefore, the risk posture is dynamic and evolving.

Mitigation is straightforward and urgent: do not visit connect[.]smartholdledger[.]com or click any links associated with it. If you already entered credentials or sensitive data, immediately rotate passwords and enable two-factor authentication on your Ledger account and any linked email or financial services. Report the domain to Ledger’s abuse channels and your email provider to help accelerate takedown. Use only official Ledger domains (ledger.com and verified subdomains) for account access and support queries.
VT
VirusTotal
0 det.
DNS Security
1/11
US
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
2d Brand New!
Status
Down
PD
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal no detections URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks 1/11 SSL valid, 82d WHOIS 2d old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed Live ping not reachable CDN bypass DNS suspended, no bypass Gridinsoft 0/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks 1 / 11
Brand Ledger

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/22
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Community Intelligence · Threat Ingested
4/4 ✓
30+ Proprietary Parsers
Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns
Infrastructure Analysis
dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands
Community Intelligence
Real-time ingestion of community-reported threats via Telegram Bot & partner intelligence feeds
Threat Ingested
connect.smartholdledger.com detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 19, 2026
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · DNS Security Blocks · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis
10/10 ✓
54+ Vendor Submissions
Threat data submitted to 54+ security vendors & threat intelligence platforms
Show all 54 vendors
SpamhausCloudflareGoogle Safe BrowsingMicrosoft SecurityVirusTotalNetcraftESETBitdefenderNorton Safe WebAviraPhishTankDr.WebYandex Safe BrowsingURLScan.ioPolySwarmSiteReviewURLQueryPhishStatsPhishReportIsItPhishThreatCenterKasperskyOpenPhishAPWG eCrimeComodo / XcitiumFortinet / FortiGuardPalo Alto NetworksSophosTrend MicroWebrootZeroFOXSURBLAbusixCRDF LabsQuad9CleanBrowsingCyRadarScumware.orgPhishing.DatabaseMalware PatrolANY.RUNHybrid AnalysisURLhausMalwareBazaarThreatFoxAbuse.chAbuseIPDBAlienVault OTXMISPDomainToolsSecurityTrailsCensysBinaryEdgeCIRCL
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
95 vendors scanned on VirusTotal — clean
Apr 20, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Apr 19, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 1 blocklist: PhishDestroy
DNS Security Blocks
Blocked by 1 of 11 DNS providers: Brand ledger
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Ledger
Forensic Evidence Collection
Public scans via URLScan.io, URLQuery & Cloudflare Radar — DOM snapshots, HTTP transactions, DNS & certificate data
Web Archive Preservation
Site preserved in Wayback Machine — immutable copy of phishing content for legal evidence
Technical Deep Analysis
JS source analysis, directory enumeration, open directories scan, email harvesting, Telegram bot detection, exposed databases & other OSINT artifacts useful for threat actor identification
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Registrar & Hosting Notification · DestroyList Published · Abuse Reports Sent · Conditional Re-detection
4/4 ✓
Registrar & Hosting Notification
Initial abuse reports sent to domain registrar (HOSTINGER operations, UAB) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
Apr 19, 2026
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar HOSTINGER operations, UAB, hosting provider, 2 abuse contacts
Apr 19, 2026
Conditional Re-detection
Follow-up alerts only if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — prevents spam, ensures reports contain active evidence
ICANN Escalation — triggered only on re-detection (24h+ active threat), not on initial report. Formal complaint per RAA §3.18 with full forensic evidence
Public Transparency & Takedown
Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Domain Taken Down · Response Time
4/4 ✓
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Domain Taken Down
Phishing site is offline — no longer serving malicious content
Apr 21, 2026
Response Time
Takedown in 59 hours from detection

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-04-19 10:47 UTC
Malicious
Forensic screenshot of connect.smartholdledger.com showing the phishing page layout
IP: 89.116.147.146
HOSTINGER operations, UAB
2d old
Let's Encrypt
Page Title
Connect Ethereum

Domain Intelligence

Domainconnect.smartholdledger.com
IP Address 89.116.147.146 FR
GeoFR Paris, FR
NetworkAS47583 · SC "Lithuanian Radio and TV Center"
RegistrationCreated Apr 19, 2026 (2d · Brand New!)
Takedown Time 2 days
What we count Elapsed time from the first abuse report we filed to the confirmed takedown of connect.smartholdledger.com.
What each report contains Every report delivered to HOSTINGER operations, UAB includes the full forensic bundle we have on file — VirusTotal verdict, URLScan snapshot, WHOIS, SSL metadata, IP & hosting chain, impersonated-brand evidence, drainer / kit classification if applicable, screenshots, and a cryptographic hash of the forensic PDF. The e-mail explicitly requests the registrar to review the client against their acceptable-use policy and take action under ICANN RAA §3.18.
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 19, 2026
Nameserversns1.dns-parking.comns2.dns-parking.com
Case IDPD-20260419-71CE36
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
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Technologies · 3 identified
LiteSpeed
Web servers

High-performance web server compatible with Apache configurations.

Hostinger
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous

Third major version of HTTP protocol, built on QUIC for faster, more reliable connections.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of connect.smartholdledger.com · checked Apr 19, 2026

95
Good
Performance
FCP
0.76s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.12s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.005
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
228ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
2.17s
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?

You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.

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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About This Report: connect.smartholdledger.com

This domain security report for connect.smartholdledger.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.

The site displays a page titled “Connect Ethereum”, which may be designed to impersonate Ledger.

connect.smartholdledger.com has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with connect.smartholdledger.com — 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 connect.smartholdledger.com)
  • 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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