REGISTRAR CLOAKING · CONFIRMED LIVE
Listed as “dead” in public DNS — but the site is still serving on CDN
Mechanism: the registry applied
client hold or equivalent
— removing the domain from its TLD zone, so public resolvers (8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1, 9.9.9.9) return NXDOMAIN.
However, the CDN authoritative nameservers still answer queries, and the origin still serves HTTP 200 when contacted with the correct Host header.
Victims reach the site via phishing links with cached/DoH-resolved records, defeating a naive “site looks dead” check.
CDN Authoritative NS
keaton.ns.cloudflare.com, oaklyn.ns.cloudflare.com
Shadow IPs (bypass)
104.21.24.193, 172.67.220.30
Live HTTP Status
200 OK · 61,143,846 B
<title> from live origin
Aster airdrop
Reproduction:
curl --resolve governance-asterdex.xyz:443:104.21.24.193 https://governance-asterdex.xyz/ — probed 2026-06-20 18:48 UTC
governance-asterdex[.]xyz
“Aster airdrop”
3/95 VT
OTX: 2 pulses
Taken Down
Jun 13, 2026
4 Blocklists
Airdrop Scam
Airdrop Scam
4d takedown
+ more
3/95 VT vendors
4 blocklists
Targets Airdrop Scam
73
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies governance-asterdex[.]xyz as an active crypto drainer domain designed to steal digital assets from unsuspecting users. This site masquerades as a legitimate cryptocurrency governance or DeFi platform, tricking visitors into connecting their wallets. Once connected, malicious smart contracts execute unauthorized transactions, draining funds without the user's knowledge or consent. The threat primarily targets users of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, exploiting their trust in governance-related services. This domain was flagged through threat intelligence analysis despite minimal detection on public scanning platforms. As of the latest scan, governance-asterdex[.]xyz shows 0 detections out of 95 engines on VirusTotal, indicating it has not yet been widely flagged. The domain uses an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services (WE1), which may lend a false sense of security to visitors. It currently resolves to the IP address 172.67.220.30, a Cloudflare proxy IP commonly used to obscure the true hosting location. The registrar and creation date remain undisclosed, but the domain's infrastructure suggests a recent setup tailored to evade initial detection. If you visited governance-asterdex[.]xyz or connected a wallet to this site, take immediate action to secure your assets. First, disconnect your wallet from any suspicious sites using your wallet provider's settings. Next, revoke any smart contract approvals granted to the domain via tools like Etherscan or BscScan. Transfer your funds to a new wallet address if you suspect compromise. Enable transaction simulation tools to preview wallet interactions before signing. Finally, report the domain to platforms like Chainabuse or ScamSniffer to help protect others. Always verify URLs and use browser extensions that flag known malicious sites before interacting with DeFi platforms.
VirusTotal
3 det.
OTX AlienVault
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
8d Very New!
Status
Down
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
3 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 89d
WHOIS
8d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
not reachable
CDN bypass
shadow live
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
23/23
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-06-13 07:07 UTC
Malicious · 3/95 engines
IP: 172.67.220.30
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 8d old
Google Trust Services
Domain Intelligence
Domaingovernance-asterdex.xyz
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
RegistrationCreated Jun 13, 2026 (8d · Very New!) — Expires Jun 12, 2027
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 13, 2026
TLS Fingerprint774fbf3a0b3a398195a9576977018bc9d32979a7…
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Airdrop Scam
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 4 identified
jsDelivr
CDN
JSDelivr is a free public CDN for open-source projects. It can serve web files directly from the npm registry and GitHub repositories without any configuration.
www.jsdelivr.com 100% confidence
crypto-js
JavaScript libraries
Cloudflare
CDN
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
3 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
View on VT
CyRadar
Gridinsoft
SOCRadar
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
Report
Were You Affected by This Site?
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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.
Chainabuse
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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arb.org.airdropsalert.life About This Report: governance-asterdex.xyz
This domain security report for governance-asterdex.xyz is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 4 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Aster airdrop”, which may be designed to impersonate Airdrop Scam.
governance-asterdex.xyz has been flagged by 3 security vendors as of June 21, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with governance-asterdex.xyz — 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
governance-asterdex.xyz) - 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