forge-eth[.]pro

The domain forge-eth.pro is identified as a high-risk brand impersonation threat specifically targeting Coinbase users. Analysis indicates this site operated as a fraudulent platform under the page title 'FORGE ETH,' designed to deceive visitors into interacting with a crypto drainer mechanism. The domain is currently offline, but prior activity suggests it was actively used for malicious purposes. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was flagged by 10 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating widespread detection as malicious. It was registered through GoDaddy.com, LLC on March 14, 2026, and resolved to the IP address 188.116.24.236. The site appeared on three security blocklists and was blocked by multiple threat intelligence feeds, including PhishDestroy, MetaMask, and SEAL. Detected technologies included Node.js, Nginx, Express, Cloudflare, Google Analytics, and cdnjs, suggesting a sophisticated but deceptive technical setup. Given the domain's current offline status, immediate interaction risks are mitigated. However, users should remain cautious of similar impersonation schemes. Organizations and individuals are advised to block the domain and associated IP address in security controls, monitor for related indicators of compromise, and verify all crypto-related platforms through official channels before engagement. Historical data confirms this domain was part of a targeted campaign, and residual risks may persist through associated infrastructure.