chromeswebstored-adblock-for-youtube[.]com

PhishDestroy has investigated chromeswebstored-adblock-for-youtube.com, a domain engaged in generic phishing activity that impersonates the Chrome Web Store's Adblock for YouTube extension. The domain was created on February 21, 2026, through registrar NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, and resolves to IP address 188.114.96.3. This platform is designed to trick users into downloading fake browser extensions, potentially leading to credential theft or malware installation.

Technical indicators for this domain are concerning: VirusTotal reports a detection ratio of 4 out of 95 security vendors, and it appears on one security blocklist. The SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services (type WE1). Despite the low blocklist count, the domain's registration with a lesser-known registrar and its suspicious creation date suggest malicious intent. The fake page title, “Adblock for Youtube™ - Chrome Web Store,” is a direct imitation of a legitimate Chrome Web Store page, increasing the likelihood of user deception.

As of now, the domain is offline, indicating it has been taken down or is no longer resolving. However, users who visited it previously may have been exposed to phishing attempts or malware. PhishDestroy recommends that anyone who interacted with this domain run a thorough security scan on their device and change any passwords entered on the site. Always verify URLs by navigating directly to official app stores, and avoid clicking on unsolicited links offering browser extensions.