x98j[.]xyz

Analysis indicates that the domain x98j.xyz is currently offline but exhibits multiple indicators of a brand‑impersonation campaign targeting Bet365. The site’s HTML title was observed as "welcome-BET365," directly referencing the victim brand. Domain registration occurred on 21 February 2026 through Gname.com Pte. Ltd., and the authoritative nameservers are ns1.1111343.com, ns1.dnsbm.com, ns2.1111343.com, ns2.dnsbm.com, ns3.1111343.com, and ns4. The domain resolves to IP address 45.196.247.26, which belongs to ASN 140224 (Nebula Global LLC) and is geolocated in Hong Kong.

No TLS certificate is presented, confirming the absence of HTTPS protection. Infrastructure reputation is extremely poor: Gridinsoft assigns a trust score of 0 / 100, the domain appears on one known security blocklist, and PhishDestroy has actively blocked it. VirusTotal records show that 16 of 93 scanning engines flagged the domain as malicious, reinforcing the suspicion of malicious intent. AlienVault OTX lists the domain in a single threat‑intel pulse, providing additional community corroboration.

The campaign is classified as a crypto‑gambling scam, and the domain explicitly impersonates Bet365. While the site is offline, the underlying infrastructure—low‑reputation hosting, lack of encryption, and multiple defensive listings—suggests it was previously used for fraudulent activity. Defenders should continue to monitor the IP range for related activity, update URL filtering and DNS blocklists to include x98j.xyz and its associated nameservers, and advise users to avoid any unsolicited communications claiming to be from Bet365 that reference this domain. Further investigation should focus on any residual artifacts on the hosting provider and on potential reuse of the same IP address for future campaigns.