buytrx[.]org

Analysis of buytrx.org confirms active wallet-connect phishing infrastructure targeting the Across protocol. The domain, registered on February 21, 2026, through Cloudflare, currently resolves to 104.21.42.156 (AS13335, US) and returns an HTTP 200 status. The page title 'Buy TRX for USDT' directly aligns with cryptocurrency fraud patterns, where victims are prompted to connect wallets under false pretenses. Infrastructure review shows Cloudflare nameservers (iris.ns.cloudflare.com, stan.ns.cloudflare.com) and a Google Trust Services SSL certificate (WE1), both common in phishing operations due to their low barrier to entry and perceived legitimacy. Security vendor detection remains limited but targeted: one of ninety-five engines on VirusTotal flags the domain, while three independent blocklists (including MetaMask and SEAL) have already classified it as malicious. The domain's trust scores—22/100 from Gridinsoft and 26/100 from Scamadviser—further indicate high-risk characteristics. MX records point to in1-smtp.messagingengine.com, suggesting potential email-based follow-up attacks, though no direct evidence of email abuse has been observed yet. Technologies detected include Google Analytics and HTTP/3, which may be used to track victim interactions or evade detection. The domain's age (less than five months old) and its registration via Cloudflare align with known phishing lifecycle patterns, where domains are rapidly deployed and discarded. While the exact number of victims remains unconfirmed, the presence on multiple blocklists and the specific 'wallet_connect_phish' classification indicate a deliberate campaign. Defenders should treat this domain as hostile and block resolution at the DNS level. Monitoring for associated IP shifts (currently 104.21.42.156) and certificate changes is recommended, as phishing operators frequently rotate infrastructure to avoid takedowns. No legitimate use case for this domain has been identified.