aave-desktopwalletinstaller[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“Aave Desktop”
Active threat
Apr 21, 2026
1 Blocklist
Aave
Impersonation
Cloaking
US
+ more
US
+ more
1 blocklist
Targets Aave
80
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies aave-desktopwalletinstaller[.]com as a fraudulent domain actively impersonating the Aave brand to distribute malicious desktop wallet software. This site poses a direct threat to cryptocurrency users by masquerading as a legitimate Aave installer, tricking visitors into downloading compromised software that can steal private keys or inject malware into digital asset transactions. Technical analysis reveals that the domain leverages a spoofed identity, mimicking the official Aave desktop application to deceive users seeking secure wallet solutions. The scheme’s sophistication lies in its use of a brand-name structure combined with a lookalike installer, exploiting trust in well-known DeFi protocols to propagate fraud.
Evidence supporting the high-risk classification of this domain includes multiple verifiable threat indicators: the domain was registered on April 15, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar known for accommodating high-risk registrations. The site resolves to IP address 216.198.79.65 and currently exhibits zero detections on VirusTotal (0/95 scanners). While SSL encryption via Let’s Encrypt may suggest legitimate intent, SSL alone cannot validate authenticity in cases of brand impersonation, especially for emerging or newly registered domains. The absence of detections does not equate to safety, particularly given the domain’s clear intent to impersonate Aave, a leading DeFi platform.
If you have visited aave-desktopwalletinstaller[.]com or downloaded any software from this site, immediately cease use of the installer and disconnected the device from the internet. Scan your device using updated antivirus and anti-malware tools to detect and remove potential threats. Do not enter private keys, seed phrases, or wallet passwords on any page linked from this domain. If you entered credentials or performed transactions, revoke associated wallet access via your legitimate Aave interface or wallet provider and transfer assets to a clean, offline wallet. Report the incident to Aave’s official security channel and monitor your blockchain transactions for unauthorized activity. Always verify software sources by cross-checking URLs against official Aave domains and installing applications only from verified repositories or the project’s official website.
Evidence supporting the high-risk classification of this domain includes multiple verifiable threat indicators: the domain was registered on April 15, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar known for accommodating high-risk registrations. The site resolves to IP address 216.198.79.65 and currently exhibits zero detections on VirusTotal (0/95 scanners). While SSL encryption via Let’s Encrypt may suggest legitimate intent, SSL alone cannot validate authenticity in cases of brand impersonation, especially for emerging or newly registered domains. The absence of detections does not equate to safety, particularly given the domain’s clear intent to impersonate Aave, a leading DeFi platform.
If you have visited aave-desktopwalletinstaller[.]com or downloaded any software from this site, immediately cease use of the installer and disconnected the device from the internet. Scan your device using updated antivirus and anti-malware tools to detect and remove potential threats. Do not enter private keys, seed phrases, or wallet passwords on any page linked from this domain. If you entered credentials or performed transactions, revoke associated wallet access via your legitimate Aave interface or wallet provider and transfer assets to a clean, offline wallet. Report the incident to Aave’s official security channel and monitor your blockchain transactions for unauthorized activity. Always verify software sources by cross-checking URLs against official Aave domains and installing applications only from verified repositories or the project’s official website.
VirusTotal
0 det.
DNS Security
1/12
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
5d Brand New!
Status
Cloaked alive
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
no detections
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
suspicious
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
1/12
SSL
valid, 84d
WHOIS
5d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
2 hops
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
DNS Provider Blocks
1 / 12
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
20/22
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-21 10:59 UTC
Malicious
IP: 216.198.79.65
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 5d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainaave-desktopwalletinstaller.com
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
RegistrationCreated Apr 15, 2026 (5d · Brand New!)
CloakingCloaking Detected Content split · score 1/6
This site shows different content to security bots vs real users
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 21, 2026
Nameserversfiona.ns.cloudflare.comrayden.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprint0f0666361ea2942a3d5b50a4084422ddfc62bfe7…
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Aave
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 2 identified
Vercel
PaaS
Vercel is a cloud platform for static frontends and serverless functions.
vercel.com 100% confidence
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com · checked Apr 21, 2026
87
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
3.14s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
3.15s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.14s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
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Were You Affected by This Site?
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If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
Chainabuse
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Europol
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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metaverse-hub.pages.dev About This Report: aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com
This domain security report for aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Aave Desktop”, which may be designed to impersonate Aave.
aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
aave-desktopwalletinstaller.com) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics