microsoft-clone-eight[.]vercel[.]app

Analysis of the domain microsoft-clone-eight.vercel.app indicates active brand impersonation targeting Microsoft, as classified by Google Safe Browsing under the SOCIAL_ENGINEERING category. The domain, registered on April 24, 2026, through Vercel Inc., remains operational with an HTTP 200 status and is hosted on IP 64.29.17.195, located in the US. The page title, 'CodePen - Microsoft Homepage Clone,' explicitly confirms the intent to mimic Microsoft's branding. As of July 12, 2026, the domain appears on one security blocklist (PhishDestroy) and is flagged by 21 of 94 security vendors on VirusTotal, reinforcing its malicious classification. Infrastructure analysis reveals the use of Vercel hosting and HSTS technology, with no nameservers detected (NS_NOT_FOUND). The SSL certificate is rated WR1, indicating potential weaknesses. The domain's Gridinsoft trust score is 0/100, further supporting its high-risk status. While the exact content and functionality of the site remain unanalyzed, the combination of brand impersonation, blocklist presence, and vendor detections confirms its role in phishing operations. Defenders should treat this domain as malicious, block access, and monitor for related infrastructure or similar impersonation attempts targeting Microsoft or other brands.