# okx-public.net — SUSPICIOUS > okx-public.net impersonates OKX as a phishing scam. This domain was flagged by 2/95 VirusTotal vendors. Check the full report. ## Summary okx-public.net has been flagged by PhishDestroy for active brand impersonation targeting OKX, classified as an elevated threat. This fraudulent domain mimics the legitimate OKX exchange platform to deceive users into revealing sensitive account credentials or financial information. Victims risk unauthorized access to cryptocurrency holdings, identity theft, and financial fraud. This domain was flagged on March 15, 2026, and is linked to a malicious infrastructure hosted at IP address 188.114.96.3. PhishDestroy identified 2 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flagging this domain, indicating limited but present detection. The domain is registered through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to enhance its appearance of legitimacy. Despite the SSL certificate, the domain’s recent creation and lack of trust signals contribute to its elevated risk profile. Users and organizations should remain cautious, as this domain is not affiliated with the legitimate OKX platform and has not established any verifiable trust metrics. To mitigate exposure to this threat, users must verify the authenticity of any OKX-related domains by cross-checking with official OKX sources, such as the verified OKX website (okx.com) or official app links. Do not enter login credentials or financial details into this domain or any untrusted third-party sites. Organizations should block access to okx-public.net at the network level using updated threat intelligence feeds. Report any interactions with this domain to OKX support and local cybersecurity authorities to aid in takedown efforts. ## Threat Details - Verdict: SUSPICIOUS - Site status: unknown (HTTP ?) - Target brand: OKX ## Domain Intelligence - Registered: 2026-03-15 13:27:55 - Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED - IP: 188.114.96.3 ## Detection Status - VirusTotal: 2 vendors flagged - Google Safe Browsing: clean - Blocklists: 0 hits ## Evidence - Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/scan/fd4db669-bcbb-4c1b-87a1-4288474d1d7b - PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/okx-public.net/ - LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/okx-public.net/llm.txt ## If You Visited This Site 1. Change any passwords you may have entered 2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts 3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity 4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities --- Report by PhishDestroy | https://phishdestroy.io/domain/okx-public.net/ Last updated: 2026-03-23