clearshaven[.]com

The domain clearshaven.com has been identified as a brand_impersonation threat targeting the decentralized finance protocol Aave. Analysis confirms the domain is currently offline, though it previously hosted content designed to deceive users into believing they were interacting with the legitimate Aave platform. The specific threat type involves the unauthorized replication of Aave’s branding, interface, and functionality to facilitate fraudulent transactions or credential harvesting. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on April 08, 2026, through Hosting Concepts B.V. d/b/a Registrar.eu. It resolved to the IP address 172.67.203.238, which is geolocated to Cloudflare, Inc. in Canada. The domain’s SSL certificate was issued by Let’s Encrypt, a common choice for both legitimate and malicious actors due to its accessibility. Detection metrics indicate the domain was flagged by 18 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, while only one security blocklist, PhishDestroy, had previously listed it. The page title was recorded as 'Facebook,' which may suggest an attempt to evade automated detection or mislead users about the page’s true purpose. Current status indicates the domain has been taken offline, reducing immediate risk to end users. However, the infrastructure remains a potential vector for future malicious activity. Organizations and individuals are advised to monitor for re-emergence of this domain or similar variants under the same registrar. Network defenders should update blocklists to include the domain and its associated IP address, while end users should verify the authenticity of any Aave-related communication or web interfaces by cross-referencing with official channels. Enhanced scrutiny of domains registered through the same registrar, particularly those leveraging Cloudflare infrastructure, is recommended to preemptively identify related threats.