rode.finance: Confirmed Phishing Site

This domain, rode.finance, is flagged as a high-risk generic phishing threat and remains active as of July 12, 2026. Registered on April 17, 2026, through HOSTINGER operations, UAB, the domain resolves to IP address 216.198.79.1. The page title is 'RODE | Predict. Convict. Earn.' Analysis of the infrastructure reveals the use of Vercel hosting and HSTS for transport security, with an SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt. Threat intelligence sources indicate broad recognition of malicious activity: VirusTotal reports 3 out of 95 security vendors flagging the domain, and AlienVault OTX lists it in 23 threat intelligence pulses. The domain appears on two security blocklists and is blocked by PhishDestroy and BLP-Malware. The Gridinsoft trust score is 0 out of 100, confirming high suspicion. While the exact phishing scheme—whether credential harvesting, financial fraud, or another type—has not been publicly detailed, the combination of recent registration, low trust score, multi-source threat detection, and active status strongly suggests ongoing malicious operation. Defenders should block the domain at network and email gateways, monitor for any associated subdomains or related IPs, and review logs for connections to 216.198.79.1. Users encountering this domain should avoid interaction and report it to their security team.