web3-circle[.]top

PhishDestroy identifies web3-circle.top as an active crypto drainer domain designed to steal cryptocurrency assets by impersonating legitimate Circle USDC services. The domain mimics official Circle branding to deceive users into connecting wallets or entering credentials, enabling unauthorized fund transfers to attacker-controlled addresses. Technical analysis confirms this is not a generic phishing attempt but a targeted crypto drainer leveraging brand impersonation to exploit blockchain users' trust in well-known financial entities such as Circle USDC. This domain was flagged by SEAL and MetaMask for malicious activity, resolving to IP address 188.114.97.3. Security blocklists have already identified this domain as hostile, with VirusTotal currently showing 4 out of 95 detection engines flagging it—a significant delay in signature-based detection. Domain registration details remain unverified due to limited transparency, but its presence on two distinct blocklists indicates emerging threat recognition. The use of a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate further enhances its credibility to unsuspecting users, masking malicious intent behind a veneer of legitimacy. Users who visited or interacted with web3-circle.top are strongly advised to disconnect any connected wallets immediately, revoke any approved permissions through blockchain explorers or wallet interfaces such as Etherscan or MetaMask, and scan devices for malware using reputable antivirus tools. Avoid entering any credentials or wallet connections on this domain. Report the domain to your security provider, browser vendor, and relevant blockchain security platforms like MetaMask or SEAL. Stay vigilant: verify all URLs manually, use hardware wallets for large transactions, and cross-check domains against official sources before any interaction.