melitex[.]cc

The domain melitex.cc is identified as a brand impersonation threat specifically targeting online crypto casino and gambling platforms. Analysis indicates the domain is currently offline, though it previously hosted content falsely presenting itself as a blockchain-based gambling service under the name Melitex. The impersonation appears designed to deceive users into engaging with fraudulent gambling activities, likely for financial exploitation. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain was flagged by 17 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating moderate detection coverage. It was registered through Global Domain Group LLC on February 21, 2026, and resolved to the IP address 188.114.96.3, hosted on Cloudflare's network (AS13335). The domain appears on one security blocklist and was blocked by PhishDestroy. The SSL certificate is issued to Internet Widgits Pty Ltd, a generic issuer often associated with low-trust or malicious domains. The page title explicitly claimed affiliation with a popular crypto casino, reinforcing the brand impersonation tactic. As of the latest assessment, melitex.cc has been taken offline, reducing immediate risk to users. However, organizations and individuals are advised to block the domain at the DNS or proxy level to prevent potential re-emergence. Security teams should monitor for similar domains registered through the same registrar or resolving to the same IP infrastructure. Users who may have interacted with the domain should review transaction histories for unauthorized crypto transfers and report any suspicious activity to relevant financial or cybersecurity authorities.