zurafaistanbul[.]icu

The domain zurafaistanbul.icu has been identified as a credential theft phishing site, now confirmed offline. This malicious domain masqueraded as a maintenance page under the title "Bakım | Zürafa Sokak," likely impersonating a local business or brand to deceive visitors into providing login credentials or personal information. The site is no longer active, but its infrastructure remains a threat indicator.

Technical analysis reveals that zurafaistanbul.icu resolved to IP address 104.21.73.107 and was registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar often associated with low-cost, potentially abusive domain registrations. The domain was created on April 11, 2026, indicating a short lifespan before takedown. It appears on one security blocklist and has one associated threat intelligence pulse on AlienVault OTX. VirusTotal flagged the domain with 5 out of 95 security vendors, confirming malicious activity. The SSL certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt, which is commonly abused by phishing sites due to its free and automated issuance.

Given the confirmed phishing activity and elevated risk level, PhishDestroy recommends that users avoid any interaction with zurafaistanbul.icu. If any credentials were entered on this site, they should be changed immediately on the legitimate services. Organizations should block the domain and its associated IP at the network perimeter. Continuous monitoring for related domains and phishing campaigns is advised to prevent future attacks.