The domain h5.mexc.monster is a confirmed phishing site engaged in brand impersonation targeting MEXC, a cryptocurrency exchange. It operates as a cryptocurrency scam, presenting itself as the legitimate MEXC platform to deceive users into disclosing sensitive information or transferring funds. No drainer kit was identified in this case. The site is currently taken offline, but its previous activity poses a risk to users who may have interacted with it.
Technical analysis of h5.mexc.monster reveals limited detection at this stage, with 0 of 95 VirusTotal vendors flagging the domain. The domain was created on February 21, 2026, and resolves to the IP address 45.192.98.52, hosted in Hong Kong under AS401701 (cognetcloud INC). It appears on 1 security blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy. The SSL certificate is issued by Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36, and the observed page title was 'MEXC-ZH'. Google Safe Browsing has not flagged the domain, and no registrar information is available.
Users who may have interacted with h5.mexc.monster should take immediate steps to secure their accounts and assets. For cryptocurrency-related scams, revoke any token approvals granted to suspicious sites and transfer funds to a new wallet. If login credentials were entered, change passwords immediately and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all related accounts. Monitor accounts for unauthorized transactions or signs of fraud. Report the phishing domain to the impersonated brand (MEXC) and relevant authorities, such as local cybercrime units or platforms like the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking and traffic-distribution check
Not yet scannedNo crawler-versus-browser difference has been recorded yet
Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.
Stored cloaking flag
Not yet scanned
Last cloaking scan
Scanner note:unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='h5.mexc.monster', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnectionError
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
Registration (base domain)mexc.monster · Created Feb 21, 2026 (235d)—Expires Aug 31, 2026
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedFeb 26, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Jul 29, 2026score 71/1001 brand signal
Favicon Hash
ICANN OVERSIGHTRegistration: mexc.monster
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For the registrable domain mexc.monster behind this subdomain, 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
Resolved IP
45.192.98.52
Network ASN
AS401696
Organization
AS401701 cognetcloud INC
Observed location
Hong Kong, HK
Server header
nginx
Nameservers 1
expire2.gname-dns.com
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Issuer
Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36
Hostname coverage
Hostname coverage not recorded
Collection time
2026-10-14 04:02:04 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-13 22:26:12 UTC
RDAP registrationUnknown
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-09-15 22:17:59 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-10-02 04:14:53 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-09-15 22:17:59 UTC → 2026-10-02 04:14:53 UTC · 389.95hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-09-24 01:16:26 UTC · precision low · basis bounded
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.
Last analyzed First positive detection Previous stored snapshot: 4 detections
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Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Analysis
Monitoring
7 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.
Threat Ingested
h5.mexc.monster detected and queued for full analysis
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+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
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.
3 evidence signal groups linked0 reports recordedUnverified
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.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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Related Infrastructure & Reports
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Direct link Shares a registration or an identical phishing kit.
Supporting signal Shares infrastructure or a target brand; not proof of one operator.
Discovery only Listed for navigation; no shared attribute with this host.
Infrastructure map · h5.mexc.monster
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
Registrable-domain reportParent
Separate evidence record for the registrable domain above h5.mexc.monster.
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