wc26-fifa[.]com
“wc26-fifa.com | 522: Connection timed out”
Evidence Summary
This domain, wc26-fifa.com, is identified as a generic phishing site targeting users through fake FIFA 2026 branding. Analysis indicates the domain was designed to mimic legitimate FIFA-related platforms, likely to harvest credentials or distribute malicious payloads under the guise of event registration or ticketing. No specific crypto drainer kit signatures were detected, but the impersonation of a high-profile sports event suggests a broad phishing campaign aimed at exploiting user interest in FIFA 2026. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was registered on March 27, 2026, through Metaregistrar BV, a registrar frequently abused for malicious domains. It resolves to the IP address 188.114.96.3, which is associated with Cloudflare services, a common evasion tactic to obscure hosting infrastructure. VirusTotal reports 14 out of 95 security vendors flagging this domain as malicious, while AlienVault OTX lists it in 4 threat intelligence pulses. The domain appears on 1 security blocklist and is currently blocked by at least one threat intelligence feed. Notably, the domain was never listed on Google Safe Browsing (GSB), indicating either recent activation or successful evasion of GSB detection mechanisms. Technologies detected include HTTP/3, which may have been leveraged to bypass traditional network security controls. As of the latest assessment, wc26-fifa.com is offline, returning a 522: Connection timed out error, suggesting takedown or voluntary deactivation by the threat actor. However, the domain remains registered, and the infrastructure could be reactivated or repurposed for future campaigns. Users who interacted with the domain prior to its takedown should assume credential exposure and initiate password resets for any accounts accessed during that period. Organizations are advised to block the domain and associated IP (188.114.96.3) at the perimeter, monitor for related indicators in logs, and educate users on recognizing event-based phishing lures. The elevated risk level persists due to the domain's registration remaining active and the potential for re-emergence.
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
- Sent
- Ledger records
- 1
- Case ID
PD-20260601-7B4717- PDF artifact
- PDF evidence
Legal basis
Full evidence text
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.
Data Coverage
Network Security Intelligence
Threat Response Pipeline
Blocklist coverage
10 monitored external feeds · stored snapshot Aug 13, 2026
10 monitored external feeds No match
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, TLS names and timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
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.
Technologies
2 high-confidence technologies identified
VirusTotal Analysis
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