ABUSE NOTICE · 72H+ OPEN
Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at .
The recorded recipient is abuse@alexhost.com.
The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 4 days has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations.
This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
instander.org.in is an impersonation phishing page that presents itself as the official download source for Instander, a modified Instagram client for Android. Its page title, "Instander 18.0 - Download Official APK for Android (2026)", targets Android users who want the app and are searching for an installer. PhishDestroy first saw the domain on 2026-10-16. As of 2026-10-19, the site is still online and serving live content.
How the scam works
Instander is not distributed through Google Play, so users often look for the APK on third-party sites, and fake download portals exploit that habit. A lookalike site claims to be the official source and offers an APK file that the visitor installs manually, bypassing store review. In schemes of this type, a repackaged installer can carry adware, spyware or code that captures the Instagram username and password entered into the app. The victim risks losing control of their Instagram account and exposing personal data on the device.
Evidence
On 2026-10-16, VirusTotal reported 0 detections out of 92 engines, so conventional antivirus and URL scanners do not yet flag this domain. PhishDestroy is currently the only blocklist that lists it. The domain appears in 4 AlienVault OTX threat pulses, which shows that other researchers are also tracking it. The low detection count means users should not take a clean scan as proof that the site is safe.
Infrastructure
The domain was registered on 2024-12-26 through Name.com, Inc. It resolves to 176.123.10.38 on the AlexHost ALEXHOST SRL network in Moldova (MD). The site uses a TLS certificate from Let's Encrypt (YR2), so the padlock in the browser only means the connection is encrypted. It does not show that the site is legitimate.
What to do
If you downloaded an APK from this site, do not install it. If you already installed it, uninstall it and scan your phone with a reputable mobile security tool. If you logged into Instagram through the app, change your Instagram password right away from a trusted device, turn on two-factor authentication, and review your active sessions and connected apps. Also change the password on any other account that used the same one. Defenders should block the domain and its IP on DNS and web filters, watch for Android devices contacting it, and report it to the registrar and hosting provider for takedown.
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Evidence layersAvailability: Content servingContent: Content served at rootDNS: ResolvedRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationコンテンツ公開中Ordinary HTTP content served90%2026-10-19 22:46:22 UTC
RDAP registration不明
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-10-19 22:46:22 UTClast content: 2026-10-19 22:46:22 UTC
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
Recorded subdomains1
Hostnames retained in the domain record or Certificate Transparency cache. A hostname alone does not establish current availability or malicious activity.
www.instander.org.inDomain record
The original observation time is not recorded for these hostnames.
使用技術 · 3 identified
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YouTube
Video players
YouTube is a video sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like and comment on other videos.
Open Graph title:Instander 18.0 - Download Official APK for Android (2026)
Open Graph description:Download Instander APK Latest Version for Android. This InstaMod Allows us to Download Photos, Videos, IGTV and Reels in High Quality.
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
地元の警察 — たとえ直ちに行動を起こせなくても、公式な記録が残される
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
詐欺による金銭の返還を装った詐欺 — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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