get-started-astr-netwrk-us[.]pages[.]dev

This domain, get-started-astr-netwrk-us.pages.dev, is identified as a high-risk brand impersonation threat targeting the Across protocol, a cross-chain bridge platform. Analysis indicates the infrastructure was designed to mimic legitimate Astar Network pages, likely to deceive users into interacting with fraudulent smart contract interfaces or wallet connection prompts. The page title, 'Astar Network – Build, Earn & Scale on a Multi-Chain Smart Contract Hub,' aligns with common cryptocurrency service branding, increasing the likelihood of user engagement under false pretenses.

Technical indicators confirm the domain's malicious nature. The domain was registered on November 7, 2025, through Cloudflare, Inc., and resolves to the IP address 172.66.47.163, hosted on AS13335 (Cloudflare, Inc.) in the United States. Google Safe Browsing flags the domain as phishing, and it appears on one security blocklist. VirusTotal reports 13 out of 95 security vendors detecting the domain as malicious. The SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services (WE1), a common certificate authority for both legitimate and malicious domains, providing no inherent trust signal.

As of the latest assessment, the domain has been taken offline, reducing immediate exposure risk. However, the infrastructure may reappear under a different domain or subdomain, leveraging similar impersonation tactics. Users who interacted with the domain prior to its takedown should revoke any connected wallet permissions, monitor transaction histories for unauthorized activity, and verify future interactions with the Across protocol exclusively through official channels. Organizations should update blocklists to include this domain and monitor for related infrastructure using the same registrar or hosting patterns.