yupooshoes[.]org

Analysis of the domain yupooshoes.org indicates it is a brand impersonation threat targeting WhatsApp. The domain does not use a known drainer kit. This impersonation campaign is designed to mislead users into believing they are interacting with a legitimate WhatsApp service, potentially leading to the compromise of personal information and credentials.

Technical indicators for yupooshoes.org include a VirusTotal detection score of 15/95, indicating a moderate level of suspicion among security vendors. The domain was registered through Dynadot LLC and currently resolves to the IP address 47.246.22.200, which is located in the United States and is associated with AS24429 Zhejiang Taobao Network Co., Ltd. The SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services / WE1, adding a layer of perceived legitimacy. The domain was created on March 24, 2025, and is currently listed in two security blocklists: PhishDestroy and PhishingDB. Despite these warnings, the domain has not been flagged in the Google Safe Browsing database.

As of the latest assessment, yupooshoes.org has been taken offline. However, the domain's offline status does not eliminate the risk entirely, as it could be reactivated or used in future campaigns. Security researchers and organizations are advised to monitor for any signs of reactivation and to update their blocklists accordingly. Users who have interacted with this domain should monitor their accounts and report any suspicious activity to their respective security teams.