b45098[.]com

The domain b45098.com has been confirmed as a brand impersonation phishing site targeting Bet365, a well-known online gambling platform. Analysis indicates the site was designed to mimic the legitimate Bet365 brand, likely to deceive users into disclosing sensitive credentials or financial information. As of the latest assessment, the domain is offline, though prior activity suggests it was actively used for malicious purposes. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was flagged by 20 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a high likelihood of malicious intent. It was registered through NameSilo, LLC on July 13, 2023, and resolved to the IP address 206.119.83.81, hosted by Hong Kong Communications International Co., Limited (AS140227). The domain appeared on one security blocklist and was previously blocked by PhishDestroy. The SSL certificate was issued by Google Trust Services, which, while legitimate, does not mitigate the domain's fraudulent nature. The page title, 'bet365英国上市官网,' directly impersonates Bet365’s branding, further corroborating its deceptive intent. Current status confirms the domain has been taken offline, reducing immediate risk to users. However, organizations and individuals are advised to treat any prior interactions with this domain as compromised. Security teams should update blocklists to include b45098.com and its associated IP address (206.119.83.81) to prevent future access attempts. Users who may have engaged with the site should reset credentials for any accounts linked to Bet365 or similar platforms and monitor for unauthorized transactions. Proactive monitoring of newly registered domains with similar naming patterns is recommended to identify potential copycat threats.