shikarakenya[.]com

The domain shikarakenya.com is actively engaged in brand impersonation targeting MetaMask, a cryptocurrency wallet service. This campaign employs a fraudulent cryptocurrency airdrop scheme, specifically presenting a page titled 'BTC Airdrop — $100 Reward for Active Traders,' designed to deceive users into disclosing sensitive credentials or transferring assets. The domain remains operational as of the latest analysis, posing a high risk to potential victims. Analysis indicates that shikarakenya.com is flagged by 15 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, reflecting moderate to high detection rates across the security community. The domain was registered through PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com on October 01, 2013, and resolves to the IP address 209.42.27.86, hosted under AS204800 (WHG Hosting Services Ltd) in Singapore. It appears on three distinct security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, MetaMask’s internal systems, and SEAL. The SSL certificate is issued by Let’s Encrypt (R13), a common choice for both legitimate and malicious domains due to its accessibility and automation. The infrastructure and detection metrics suggest an ongoing, targeted phishing operation. Users and organizations are advised to block the domain and its associated IP address at the network level. Security teams should monitor for related indicators, including the SSL certificate issuer and registrar details, to prevent further exploitation. End-users should be educated on recognizing fraudulent airdrop schemes and verifying domain authenticity before interacting with cryptocurrency-related offers.