metamaskpayouts[.]io

Analysis of metamaskpayouts.io indicates the domain is actively used in a brand‑impersonation campaign targeting MetaMask users. The domain was registered on 21 February 2026 through Global Domain Group LLC and resolves to the IP address 198.251.89.220, which belongs to AS53667 FranTech Solutions located in the United States. The server presents a Let’s Encrypt certificate (R13) and replies with an HTTP 307 redirect, while the underlying web server identifies as LiteSpeed with HTTP/3 support. The only visible page title returned is “Index of /”, suggesting the site may be serving a directory listing rather than a conventional landing page.

VirusTotal reports that 11 of 93 scanning engines flag the domain, reinforcing the malicious assessment. Additional intelligence shows the domain appears on one security blocklist and is listed in a single AlienVault OTX pulse. PhishDestroy has already added the domain to its block list, and the Gridinsoft trust score is 0 / 100, reflecting a lack of credibility. The domain is classified as a crypto scam and is explicitly noted to impersonate the MetaMask brand.

Uncertainty remains regarding the specific payload or phishing page that may be delivered after the redirect, as the current HTTP response does not reveal content beyond the directory index. Defenders should continue to block the domain at network perimeter and DNS layers, monitor for any traffic to the associated IP address, and update endpoint and web‑filtering signatures with the observed indicators, including the domain name, IP, and redirect behavior. Ongoing observation of the nameservers ns27.asurahosting.com and ns28.asurahosting.com is advisable, as changes could indicate future campaign evolution.