cmc-stellar[.]bond

The domain cmc-stellar.bond has been identified as a cryptocurrency phishing site specializing in fraudulent asset recovery schemes targeting Stellar (XLM) users. Analysis confirms the domain is currently offline, though prior activity indicates it was designed to impersonate legitimate cryptocurrency services to harvest credentials and private keys. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered through NameSilo, LLC on December 18, 2025, and resolves to the IP address 104.21.4.119. Detection metrics show the domain was flagged by 10 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, with an additional blocklist entry by a specialized anti-phishing system. The domain holds a Gridinsoft trust score of 0/100, further confirming its malicious classification. Technical indicators include the use of Cloudflare infrastructure and HTTP/3 protocol, alongside an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which may have been leveraged to lend a false sense of legitimacy. Current status indicates the domain has been taken offline, though similar threats may persist under newly registered domains. Users are advised to verify all cryptocurrency-related communications through official channels and avoid interacting with domains created within the last six months. Organizations should update blocklists to include the IP 104.21.4.119 and monitor for related infrastructure reuse. Cryptocurrency holders should enable multi-factor authentication and treat unsolicited asset recovery offers as high-risk threats.