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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 1 security vendor and listed in 3 public blocklists. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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connect-x[.]com

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“DropCatch.com”

1/95 VT Unverified May 29, 2026 Killed Jun 06, 2026 3 Blocklists US US + more
1/95 VT vendors 3 blocklists
78 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
76157CFE
Score
78/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies connect-x[.]com as an elevated risk due to its generic phishing nature, which can lead to significant financial and personal data loss. This domain was flagged as it appears to be highly suspicious and potentially harmful, with its risk level being elevated due to the specific threat type it poses, namely generic phishing.


The domain connect-x[.]com has been found to have a Let's Encrypt / E7 SSL certificate, and it resolves to the IP address 54.84.240.235, with 1 out of 95 security vendors flagging it as malicious, according to VirusTotal. Furthermore, it was registered through DropCatch.com 933 LLC and has been active since its creation on May 27, 2026. Notably, connect-x[.]com appears on 3 security blocklists, which raises concerns about its legitimacy and trustworthiness. The page title, which is simply DropCatch.com, does not provide much insight into the domain's purpose, adding to the ambiguity surrounding this domain.


To mitigate the risks associated with generic phishing threats like connect-x[.]com, users should be extremely cautious when interacting with this domain, and avoid providing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial data. It is also essential to keep antivirus software and security systems up to date to prevent potential malware infections. Additionally, being aware of the signs of phishing, such as generic greetings, spelling mistakes, and suspicious links, can help users protect themselves from falling victim to these types of threats. By taking these precautions, users can significantly reduce the risk of compromise and protect their personal and financial information from potential phishing attacks.
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
1 det.
URLScan
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
26d Very New!
Status
Live 200
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage VirusTotal 1 / 95 URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar no data URLScan report ready DNS blocks none SSL no cert WHOIS 26d old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain 1 hop Gridinsoft 0/100

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
19/20
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Community Intelligence · Threat Ingested
4/4 ✓
30+ Proprietary Parsers
Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns
Infrastructure Analysis
dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands
Community Intelligence
Real-time ingestion of community-reported threats via Telegram Bot & partner intelligence feeds
Threat Ingested
connect-x.com detected and queued for full analysis
May 29, 2026
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · URLScan.io Snapshot · Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis
9/9 ✓
54+ Vendor Submissions
Threat data submitted to 54+ security vendors & threat intelligence platforms
Show all 54 vendors
SpamhausCloudflareGoogle Safe BrowsingMicrosoft SecurityVirusTotalNetcraftESETBitdefenderNorton Safe WebAviraPhishTankDr.WebYandex Safe BrowsingURLScan.ioPolySwarmSiteReviewURLQueryPhishStatsPhishReportIsItPhishThreatCenterKasperskyOpenPhishAPWG eCrimeComodo / XcitiumFortinet / FortiGuardPalo Alto NetworksSophosTrend MicroWebrootZeroFOXSURBLAbusixCRDF LabsQuad9CleanBrowsingCyRadarScumware.orgPhishing.DatabaseMalware PatrolANY.RUNHybrid AnalysisURLhausMalwareBazaarThreatFoxAbuse.chAbuseIPDBAlienVault OTXMISPDomainToolsSecurityTrailsCensysBinaryEdgeCIRCL
URLScan.io Snapshot
Submitted to urlscan.io — screenshot, DOM & HTTP transactions captured
Jun 23, 2026
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
1 / 95 vendors flagged on VirusTotal
May 30, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
May 29, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 3 blocklists: MetaMask, PhishDestroy, SEAL
Jun 23, 2026
Forensic Evidence Collection
Public scans via URLScan.io, URLQuery & Cloudflare Radar — DOM snapshots, HTTP transactions, DNS & certificate data
Web Archive Preservation
Site preserved in Wayback Machine — immutable copy of phishing content for legal evidence
Technical Deep Analysis
JS source analysis, directory enumeration, open directories scan, email harvesting, Telegram bot detection, exposed databases & other OSINT artifacts useful for threat actor identification
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Registrar & Hosting Notification · DestroyList Published · Abuse Reports Sent · Conditional Re-detection
4/4 ✓
Registrar & Hosting Notification
Initial abuse reports sent to domain registrar (DropCatch.com 933 LLC) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
May 29, 2026
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar DropCatch.com 933 LLC, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
May 29, 2026
Conditional Re-detection
Follow-up alerts only if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — prevents spam, ensures reports contain active evidence
ICANN Escalation — triggered only on re-detection (24h+ active threat), not on initial report. Formal complaint per RAA §3.18 with full forensic evidence
Public Transparency & Takedown
Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Awaiting Takedown
2/3
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Awaiting Takedown
Domain still active — monitoring & re-reporting continues

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-05-29 14:03 UTC
Malicious · 1/95 engines
Forensic screenshot of connect-x.com showing the phishing page layout
IP: 172.66.151.154
DropCatch.com 933 LLC
26d old
Page Title
DropCatch.com

Domain Intelligence

Domainconnect-x.com
Registrar DropCatch.com 933
IP Address 172.66.151.154 US
GeoUS Ashburn, US
NetworkASAS13335 · AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
RegistrationCreated May 27, 2026 (26d · Very New!) Expires May 27, 2027
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedMay 29, 2026
Nameserversns1.namebrightdns.comns2.namebrightdns.com
TLS Fingerprint6ade1cc1aa92c434bdc142c78e62c3f51ea04069…
Favicon Hashfavicona3118b68b9278ea02aedc85a7ddb03b7
Technologies · 4 identified
DoubleClick Floodlight
Google Analytics
Analytics

Web analytics service tracking website traffic and user behavior.

marketingplatform.google.com
Google Tag Manager
Tag managers

Tag management system for deploying marketing and analytics tags.

tagmanager.google.com
reCAPTCHA

Google's bot-challenge service. On phishing sites, used to appear legitimate and filter out automated scanners.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis

1 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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Gridinsoft
Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of connect-x.com · checked May 29, 2026

30
Poor
Performance
FCP
11.39s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
12.1s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.349
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
345ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
11.39s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

Were You Affected by This Site?

You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.

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.

Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →

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About This Report: connect-x.com

This domain security report for connect-x.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists, URLScan.io.

The site displays a page titled “DropCatch.com”.

connect-x.com has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of June 23, 2026.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with connect-x.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 connect-x.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

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