Infoblox says more than 200,000 websites are using investment scam templates built with the Chinese open source framework Uni-App, with over 236,000 second-level domains tied to fake crypto exchanges, gambling impersonators, WhatsApp phishing, and pig-butchering sites. The scam ecosystem has expanded sharply since late 2024 and includes notable operations such as RainbowEx, Lightning Shared Scooter Co. (LSSC), and Yuechi Sharing Technology Ltd. (YST). #UniApp #DCloud #Infoblox #RainbowEx #LightningSharedScooterCo #YuechiSharingTechnologyLtd
Keypoints
- Infoblox found over 200,000 websites using Uni-App-based investment scam templates.
- More than 236,000 second-level domains are linked to the scam infrastructure.
- The scams include fake crypto exchanges, gambling impersonators, phishing, and credential-harvesting sites.
- RainbowEx became a high-profile example after duping victims in Argentina.
- LSSC and YST show how scammers use real-world fronts to appear legitimate.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/chinese-framework-powers-200000-scam-sites/