Analysis of the domain config-update.online indicates a credential phishing campaign active since its registration on February 21, 2026, through HOSTINGER operations, UAB. The domain resolves to the IP address 45.61.157.248, hosted under AS14956 (RouterHosting LLC) in the United States. Nameservers ns1.dns-parking.com and ns2.dns-parking.com are associated with the infrastructure, a pattern observed in other low-reputation domains leveraging parking or bulletproof hosting services. As of July 24, 2026, the domain has been taken offline, though it remains flagged on three security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, MetaMask, and SEAL, suggesting prior malicious activity.
No SSL certificate was detected, increasing the likelihood of interception or tampering during credential transmission. The page title, config-update.online/, provides no explicit brand targeting, and no phishing kit or specific scam subtype (e.g., crypto, banking, or corporate login) has been confirmed in available intelligence. Gridinsoft assigns a trust score of 0/100, reinforcing its classification as high-risk. While two of 93 security vendors on VirusTotal flagged the domain, this detection rate alone does not confirm the full scope of compromise or the effectiveness of mitigations.
Defenders are advised to treat this domain as compromised for the duration of its registration period. Blocklist integration is recommended, particularly for organizations using PhishDestroy, MetaMask, or SEAL. Given the absence of SSL and the use of a hosting provider historically linked to malicious activity, network-level blocking of 45.61.157.248 and monitoring of associated nameservers may reduce exposure. No further content analysis is available at this time, and the domain’s offline status limits additional forensic review.
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.
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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.
Primary outcomeDNS 非アクティブreason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation不明Probe Inconclusive20%2026-10-19 01:12:11 UTC
RDAP registration不明
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-06-16 22:21:05 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-06-16 22:21:05 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 2,537.90hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-08-08 19:18:00 UTC · precision very 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.
An estimated time describes an observation window. It does not prove a registrar action or the exact moment a site became unavailable.
Check for cloaking
Compare what a browser and a crawler receive, and check for Keitaro traffic routing.
No cloaking flag in this check
unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='config-update.online', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnection
config-update.online
保存済みの結果
到達不能
Stored observation history11
Dated changes retained by the monitor and source collectors. Newest observations appear first; source states are not proof of a takedown.
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (1,132 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider
Policy Violations:
Section 3.1 of the AUP: The domain config-update.online is engaged in phishing activities, which directly contravenes your Acceptable Use Policy prohibiting illegal activities and fraud.
Section 5.2 of the TOS: The domain's operation constitutes a violation of your Terms of Service, which reserves the right to suspend or terminate services for activities that involve deception and fraud.
Applicable Laws (Unknown):
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) - 18 U.S.C. § 1030: This federal law prohibits unauthorized access to computers and the use of such access to commit fraud.
Wire Fraud Statute - 18 U.S.C. § 1343: This statute criminalizes schemes to defraud individuals or entities through electronic communications.
CAN-SPAM Act - 15 U.S.C. § 7701: This law regulates commercial email and prohibits deceptive practices in electronic communications.
Regulatory Note: Failure to take immediate action against this domain may expose your organization to legal liability and regulatory scrutiny for facilitating fraudulent activities. It is imperative to comply with your AUP and TOS to mitigate potential risks.
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
地元の警察 — たとえ直ちに行動を起こせなくても、公式な記録が残される
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
詐欺による金銭の返還を装った詐欺 — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
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A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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