starsed[.]com

Analysis of the domain starsed.com indicates it was actively used in a cryptocurrency-based phishing campaign targeting online gambling users. The domain was registered on December 1, 2025, through MAT BAO CORPORATION, a registrar with a history of hosting fraudulent infrastructure. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain resolved to the IP address 104.21.83.198, associated with AS13335 (Cloudflare, Inc.), a common hosting choice for phishing sites due to its proxy services. Nameservers damon.ns.cloudflare.com and nelly.ns.cloudflare.com further confirm Cloudflare's involvement in the domain's resolution. At the time of assessment, the domain was offline, though its prior operational status was confirmed by a page title explicitly stating 'Starsed: Most Popular Online Crypto Casino Based on Blockchain,' aligning with the identified 'Gambler Scam' phishing kit classification.

Security vendor detections provide additional context: 12 of 93 engines on VirusTotal flagged the domain as malicious, a detection rate consistent with known phishing domains. The domain appears on at least one security blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy, which previously blocked access to it. Gridinsoft assigned a trust score of 1 out of 100, reinforcing its classification as high-risk. Notably, the domain lacked an SSL certificate, a red flag for user security, as modern browsers warn against unencrypted connections. Defenders should treat this domain as a confirmed phishing threat, particularly for cryptocurrency scams targeting gambling platforms.

While the domain is currently offline, its infrastructure remains a potential vector for future malicious activity. Network defenders are advised to block the domain and its associated IP (104.21.83.198) at the perimeter. Security teams should monitor for re-registration or re-emergence under similar names, as domains tied to MAT BAO CORPORATION and Cloudflare-hosted phishing kits often resurface.