facebookstartopup[.]info

The domain facebookstartopup.info is identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting Facebook users. This domain was actively engaged in credential phishing, presenting a fabricated login interface to deceive victims into disclosing authentication details. As of the latest verification, the domain has been taken offline, though prior activity remains a documented risk. Analysis indicates the domain was flagged by 18 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, reflecting broad consensus on its malicious nature. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain resolved to IP address 54.177.117.207, hosted on Amazon.com, Inc. infrastructure (AS16509). It was registered through AMAZON-SFO (ASN: 16509) and secured with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (R13). The domain appeared on two security blocklists, including PhishDestroy and PhishingDB, and was explicitly categorized as a Facebook impersonation attempt. The page title, 'Facebook,' further corroborates the intent to mimic legitimate Facebook properties. Current status confirms the domain is offline, reducing immediate exposure. However, organizations and users should treat any prior interaction with this domain as compromised. Security teams are advised to monitor logs for connections to 54.177.117.207 or DNS queries for facebookstartopup.info, as these may indicate successful phishing attempts. Blocklisting the domain and IP at perimeter defenses is recommended to prevent residual access. Users who may have entered credentials on this site should immediately reset their Facebook passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. Proactive review of account activity for unauthorized access is strongly advised.