depotdownloader[.]com
“DepotDownloader — pull any build from Steam depots”
1/95 VT
OTX: 1 pulse
Active threat
Jun 28, 2026
1 Blocklist
Steam
Impersonation
CA
+ more
CA
+ more
1/95 VT vendors
1 blocklist
Targets Steam
86
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain, depotdownloader[.]com, poses a high-risk threat by impersonating Steam, a widely used digital distribution platform. The site mimics legitimate Steam depot access tools, potentially tricking users into downloading unauthorized or malicious software. Such impersonation can lead to credential theft, unauthorized access to user accounts, or installation of malware under the guise of legitimate Steam functionality. The domain’s design and naming conventions closely resemble official Steam services, increasing the likelihood of successful deception among users seeking third-party tools for Steam depot access. Analysis indicates the domain was registered on June 20, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED. Infrastructure analysis reveals it resolves to the IP address 188.114.96.3 and uses an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services. Despite the SSL certificate, only 1 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flag the domain as malicious, suggesting either a recent compromise or sophisticated evasion techniques. The page title, 'DepotDownloader — pull any build from Steam depots,' further reinforces the impersonation by explicitly referencing Steam’s depot system, a feature typically associated with legitimate development and distribution tools. Users who have visited depotdownloader[.]com or interacted with its content should take immediate action to mitigate potential risks. Disconnect any devices used to access the site from networks and perform a full antivirus scan to detect and remove any downloaded malware. Reset credentials for Steam and any other accounts accessed on the same device, prioritizing those with financial or personal data. Monitor accounts for unauthorized activity and enable multi-factor authentication where available. If any software was downloaded from the domain, avoid executing it and delete the files immediately. Report the domain to relevant security teams or abuse contacts for further investigation.
VirusTotal
1 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
7d Very New!
Status
Live 200
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
1 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
1 pulse
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 82d
WHOIS
7d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
1 hop
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
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
23/25
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-06-28 13:11 UTC
Malicious · 1/95 engines
IP: 188.114.96.3
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 7d old
Google Trust Services
Domain Intelligence
Domaindepotdownloader.com
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
IP Address
188.114.96.3
RegistrationCreated Jun 20, 2026 (7d · Very New!) — Expires Jun 20, 2027
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 28, 2026
Nameserversganz.ns.cloudflare.commelina.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprintb3408a6f859912b95a808441ec26ab84f931e6c4…
Favicon Hash
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
IP is behind a large CDN (3,449+ co-hosted phishing domains on same edge IP)
The origin is proxied via Cloudflare or a similar content-delivery network. Edge-IP neighbors aren't meaningful — hundreds of unrelated customers share each edge node. Origin IP discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Steam
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 3 identified
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidence
Cloudflare
CDN
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
1 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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Fortinet
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of depotdownloader.com · checked Jun 28, 2026
85
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.86s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.86s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.133
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
2.86s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Site Configuration Analysis
robots.txt
10 paths
/css/
/js/
/assets/
/backup-
/backup/
/CONTENT-PLAN
/SEO-
/SEO_
/*.md$
/*.pdf$
Sitemap
87 pages
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
Report
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.
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FBI IC3
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
Contest this listing if false positive
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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Related Domain Reports
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This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
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2112056192.dojiner.at About This Report: depotdownloader.com
This domain security report for depotdownloader.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, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “DepotDownloader — pull any build from Steam depots”, which may be designed to impersonate Steam.
depotdownloader.com has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of June 28, 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 depotdownloader.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
depotdownloader.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