dex-tradeexchanges[.]live

This domain, dex-tradeexchanges.live, is identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting Ethereum users. Analysis indicates the site mimics legitimate cryptocurrency exchange platforms, specifically presenting itself as a trading hub for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins under the page title 'dex-trade exchange - Cryptocurrency Exchange for Bitcoin, Ethereum & Altcoins.' The infrastructure is designed to deploy wallet drainer kits, tricking users into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets to malicious smart contracts, resulting in unauthorized fund transfers. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on April 08, 2026, through PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com. It resolves to the IP address 104.21.73.84, a host associated with multiple phishing campaigns. Detection metrics show a VirusTotal score of 3/95 security vendors flagging the domain as malicious, while Gridinsoft assigns a trust score of 0/100. The domain appears on three security blocklists and has been documented in one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse. Additional protective measures include blocking by MetaMask, PhishDestroy, and SEAL, indicating active mitigation efforts. As of the latest assessment, dex-tradeexchanges.live has been taken offline, reducing immediate exposure to users. However, residual risk persists due to the domain's recent registration and the transient nature of such threats. Security teams are advised to monitor for re-activation or rebranding under similar domains. Users should verify exchange URLs against official sources and employ wallet protection mechanisms, such as hardware wallets or isolated browser sessions, to mitigate potential exposure to drainer attacks.