es-whatsapp[.]vip

The domain es-whatsapp.vip is identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent security verification portal. Analysis confirms this domain was actively used for phishing operations, presenting itself as a legitimate WhatsApp safety check under the page title 'whatsApp安全检测中心.' Current infrastructure status indicates the domain has been taken offline, though prior activity remains a documented risk. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on November 10, 2025, through Gname.com Pte. Ltd. and resolved to the IP address 27.124.47.154, hosted on AS152194 (CTG Server Limited) in Hong Kong. No SSL certificate was detected, increasing susceptibility to interception or tampering. Security telemetry shows the domain was flagged by 21 of 95 vendors on VirusTotal and appears on two independent blocklists. Additional indicators include its classification by PhishDestroy and PhishingDB as malicious, further corroborating its role in credential harvesting or account compromise schemes. The domain is currently offline, though residual risk persists for users who may have interacted with it prior to takedown. Organizations and individuals are advised to block the domain and IP at the network level, monitor for related phishing campaigns, and verify any unexpected security prompts through official WhatsApp channels. Endpoint protection systems should be updated to include this indicator, and users should be educated on recognizing impersonation tactics, particularly those leveraging fake verification or security alerts.