equitycapitalbank[.]us

This domain, equitycapitalbank.us, is identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting users of Across Protocol, a cross-chain bridging platform. The site presents itself as 'Equity Capital Bank of Australia,' a fabricated financial institution, to deceive visitors into entering sensitive credentials or authorizing fraudulent transactions. The impersonation extends to visual and structural mimicry of legitimate financial service portals, increasing the likelihood of successful credential theft or unauthorized fund transfers under false pretenses. Analysis indicates the domain was registered on November 10, 2024, through PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com, a registrar frequently associated with high-risk domains. It resolves to the IP address 163.61.188.89 and has been flagged by 2 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal. The domain appears on one security blocklist and holds a trust score of 0/100 from Gridinsoft and 1/100 from Scamadviser, reinforcing its malicious classification. Infrastructure analysis reveals the site was taken offline following detection, though residual risk remains for users who may have interacted with it prior to deactivation. Users who visited equitycapitalbank.us or entered credentials on the site should immediately revoke any active sessions or authorizations associated with Across Protocol or related financial accounts. Reset passwords for all accounts accessed from the same device or network during the exposure window. Monitor transaction histories for unauthorized activity, particularly cross-chain transfers or token approvals. If cryptocurrency wallets were connected, consider migrating funds to a new wallet address and auditing all connected dApps for suspicious permissions. Report the incident to the legitimate platform (Across Protocol) and relevant financial or blockchain security teams for further mitigation.