bet403[.]cc

This domain, bet403.cc, is identified as a brand impersonation threat specifically targeting Bet365, a well-known online gambling and sports betting platform. The domain was designed to deceive users into believing they are interacting with the legitimate Bet365 service, thereby facilitating credential harvesting, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to user accounts. Analysis confirms the domain is currently offline, though its prior operational status poses residual risks to unsuspecting users. Infrastructure analysis reveals multiple high-risk indicators. The domain was registered through GoDaddy.com, LLC on March 12, 2026, an unusually forward-dated creation that may indicate an attempt to evade immediate detection. It resolves to the IP address 122.10.42.217, hosted in Hong Kong under autonomous system AS134548 (DXTL Tseung Kwan O Service). The domain appears on one security blocklist and is flagged by 24 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, reflecting a consensus on its malicious nature. The SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt (R12), a common tactic among fraudulent domains to simulate legitimacy. Additionally, the page title explicitly mimics Bet365, further confirming its intent to impersonate the brand. Current status indicates the domain has been taken offline, likely due to enforcement actions or hosting provider intervention. However, the threat infrastructure may persist or re-emerge under similar domains. Users and organizations are advised to implement proactive measures, including blocking the domain and associated IP address at the network level. Security teams should monitor for related domains registered under the same registrar or resolving to the same IP range. End-users who may have interacted with this domain should immediately reset credentials for any associated accounts, enable multi-factor authentication, and review financial transactions for unauthorized activity. Given the elevated risk profile, continuous monitoring of threat intelligence feeds for similar impersonation attempts is strongly recommended.