defi-usdc[.]top

Analysis of defi-usdc.top indicates this domain was actively involved in crypto-drainer phishing operations targeting cryptocurrency users. The domain, created on February 5, 2025, resolved to IP address 172.67.134.53, hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure (AS13335) in the United States. No SSL certificate was present, increasing the risk of unencrypted data interception. The page title, 'defi-ETH,' suggests an attempt to mimic decentralized finance platforms, likely to deceive users into connecting wallets or entering private keys.

The domain was flagged by six of 93 security vendors on VirusTotal, though the specific detection rules or payloads are not publicly detailed. It appeared on one security blocklist and was blocked by PhishDestroy. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered through Gname.com Pte. Ltd., with Cloudflare nameservers (adam.ns.cloudflare.com and chan.ns.cloudflare.com). As of July 24, 2026, the domain is offline, though its prior activity and registration details remain relevant for threat intelligence.

Defenders should treat this domain as a confirmed crypto-drainer threat. Block access to the domain and IP, monitor for related infrastructure (e.g., subdomains or newly registered lookalike domains), and alert users to potential wallet-draining risks. The absence of SSL and use of Cloudflare hosting are consistent with phishing campaigns aiming to evade detection while maintaining low-cost infrastructure. Further investigation into the registrar and hosting provider may reveal additional linked domains or threat actor patterns.