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apexbets.casino

“NovaBet - HTML Template”

Registrar
Spaceship
Resolved IP
172.67.171.54
Registered
Apr 11, 2026
Threat verdict Critical
Availability Last known active Latest stored reachability observation Observed
Source: HTTP probe
VirusTotal detections: 12/91 Stored blocklist matches: 2 Scam type: Crypto Gambling
OTX: 23 refs Apr 11, 2026 1 Report Sent CDN
API
This domain has been flagged as malicious
Security engines reporting a detection: 12. Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
ABUSE NOTICE · 7D+ OPEN Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence

The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at . The recorded recipient is abuse@spaceship.com. The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 6 months has elapsed since the first outgoing report.

ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Elapsed since first report
6 months
Reports sent
1
Latest case ID
PD-20260411-5DBE0F
Current status
HTTP 200 at latest stored check
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
12 det.
OTX references
URLScan
URLScan
TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified
Age
6 mo
Observed status
Last known active 200
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1

Source evidence

8 sources

VirusTotal

12 / 91

Report

URLQuery

checked — no detections recorded

Report

PhishStats

checked — no match recorded

OTX

23 community references

Report

URLScan capture

stored report

Stored URLScan capture preview
Report

DNS blocks

12 checked — no blocks

CF Radar

Report stored; verdict not recorded

Report

Google Safe Browsing

Checked; no threat flag recorded

Report

Evidence Summary

Critical
VirusTotal
12/91
OTX
23 community refs
URLScan
Stored capture

PhishDestroy has identified apexbets.casino as an active generic phishing domain targeting users with potentially deceptive tactics. While no specific drainer kit or brand affiliation is associated with the domain, it leverages the allure of the casino gambling niche to lure victims into providing sensitive information or credentials.

From a technical perspective, apexbets.casino scores 1 out of 95 on VirusTotal, indicating minimal but present detection. The domain was created recently on March 23, 2026, and is registered through Spaceship, Inc. It resolves to the IP address 172.67.171.54 and uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to appear legitimate and secure. There are no Google Safe Browsing (GSB) flags publicly noted, and blocklist counts remain unreported, suggesting it may be newly active or under the radar.

Currently, apexbets.casino remains active with an elevated risk level. Users are strongly advised to avoid visiting or interacting with the site, as the phishing threat could lead to credential theft or financial loss. Security teams should monitor this domain for any emerging malicious campaigns, update blocklists accordingly, and educate users about the risks associated with fraudulent gambling-related websites.

Detection-evasion analysis

Cloaking suspected: scanner and visitor titles differ

Not observed No cloaking was observed in the stored scan

Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.

Stored cloaking flag
Not observed
Cloaking score
0/6
Last cloaking scan
Server header seen by scanner
cloudflare

Scanner note: alive_content: raw=ok; http=200; via=https_proxy; server=cloudflare

Title shown to the security scannerApex Bets | Exclusive Welcome Offer Start Now
Title shown to a browser visitorNovaBet - HTML Template
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
Waiting

Stored Capture · 3 captures

Page Title
NovaBet - HTML Template
TLS Certificate
Hostname coverage not recorded · Issued by Let's Encrypt · stored validity ends in 71 days

Domain details

Domain
IP Context Cloudflare shared edge origin IP hidden Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
OTX Tags 2026-04activeall-domainsblocklistcontentcryptodomainsdrainerfraudlivemonthlyphishdestroyphishingscam
Registrar Spaceship (Unknown)
RegistrationCreated Apr 11, 2026 (183d) — Expires Mar 23, 2027
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedApr 11, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Oct 9, 2026score 100/100
Submitted URLhttp://apexbets.casino/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT

Accreditation and RAA context

Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations

For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.

RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Accountability draft Nothing is sent automatically.

Network & certificates

Stored technical evidence

Network & DNS

Shared CDN edge
Resolved IP
172.67.171.54
Network ASN
AS13335
Organization
Cloudflare, Inc.
Observed location
Toronto, CA
Server header
cloudflare

Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.

Nameservers 1

  • margot.ns.cloudflare.com

Location describes the IP network.

TLS certificate

Issuer
Let's Encrypt
Valid from
2026-09-16 08:17:07
Valid until
2026-12-15 08:17:06
Hostname coverage
Hostname coverage not recorded
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection time
2026-10-09 22:03:07 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint277aa22eb7acbce6b7989ab2e9770d311e5a6d48089eb2c1a2a51fbe6c8f5856

Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.

viewdns.info · 172.67.171.54rapiddns.io

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-10-11 10:30:24 UTC

Primary outcome Live content reason: Ordinary HTTP content served 90% confidence
Attribution source: Current Http Probe
Evidence layers Availability: Content serving Content: Content served at root DNS: Resolved Registration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation Live content Ordinary HTTP content served 90% 2026-10-11 10:30:24 UTC
RDAP registration Unknown
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-10-11 10:30:24 UTC last content: 2026-10-11 10:30:24 UTC
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
Casino / Gambling License Verification
Unverified gambling license
This domain markets casino/gambling services. Scam casinos routinely display fake Curaçao, MGA, or Kahnawake license badges that don’t exist in the real registries. Always verify the license number against the official regulator database before depositing. If the site shows a seal but no clickable registry link — or the linked registry page doesn’t exist — treat it as fraudulent.
Curaçao eGaming (official) Malta Gaming Authority UK Gambling Commission PA Gaming Control Kahnawake Gaming Gibraltar Gambling
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VirusTotal Analysis

12 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
View on VT
Last analyzed Previous stored snapshot: 11 detections
alphaMountain.ai
BitDefender
CyRadar
ESET
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Fortinet
G-Data
Gridinsoft
Kaspersky
Sophos
VIPRE
Webroot
Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of apexbets.casino · checked Apr 11, 2026

97
Good
Performance
FCP
0.89s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
2.65s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
0.89s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Analysis
Notifications
Monitoring

10 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.

Threat Ingested
apexbets.casino detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 11, 2026
URLScan.io Capture
Stored URLScan report with capture artifacts
Cloudflare Radar Report
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
VirusTotal
12/91 recorded on VirusTotal
Sep 27, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 2 blocklists: MetaMask, SEAL
Oct 11, 2026
OTX Community References
23 community publication references on AlienVault OTX. References are not vendor verdicts and are excluded from the evidence score.
Oct 1, 2026
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results.
Oct 11, 2026
Sent Report Recorded
Stored outgoing record associated with registrar Spaceship, Inc., 1 abuse contact
abuse@spaceship.com
Apr 11, 2026
DestroyList Published
Apr 11, 2026
Monitoring Continues
The domain remains reachable or access-restricted; future checks may update this observation.
How we investigate & report

Public scans, evidence and abuse channels

We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.

01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups
urlscan.io Screenshot · DOM · HTTP

Capture the rendered page, requests and visible infrastructure.

VirusTotal Multi-engine verdicts

Compare the available engine results and retain the analysis timestamp.

Cloudflare Radar DNS · certificates · categories

Inspect a public scan and its recorded network and classification data.

AlienVault OTX Threat-intelligence pulses

Look for indicator references and related community intelligence.

Wayback Machine Historical evidence

Compare archived captures and preserve historical context.

crt.sh Certificate Transparency

Inspect certificate records and related hostnames.

DNS Security Filters Quad9 · AdGuard · CleanBrowsing

Compare security resolver responses and record observed blocking.

Web-Check Surface inspection

Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.

02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels
  1. Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
  2. Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
  3. Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
  4. Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.

Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.

Public Blocklist Status

Community reports

Reported by 1 community member, first seen Apr 11, 2026

Stored reports
1
Unique reported URLs
1
Accepted1

Evidence & External Reports

Submitted Evidence Snapshot
Sent: Ledger records: 1 Case ID: PD-20260411-5DBE0F Recipient: abuse@spaceship.com
Page title stored with report: NovaBet - HTML Template
URLScan evidence VirusTotal evidence URLQuery evidence Screenshot 461.5 KB
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (650 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Policy Violations:
Illegal Activities: Active phishing operation targeting victims
Fraud & Deception: Impersonation of legitimate services
Identity Theft: Collection of credentials under false pretenses
Applicable Laws (Unknown):
International Anti-Cybercrime Regulations
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
Universal Fraud Prevention Laws
Phishing activities violate international cybercrime conventions and Unknown's domestic fraud laws.
Action Required: This evidence-backed report demonstrates clear violations requiring suspension per your policies. Continued hosting exposes your organization to regulatory scrutiny and potential legal liability.
Deep Analysis

Were You Affected by This Site?

6 evidence signal groups linked 1 reports recorded Last known active
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.

If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.

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