metamask[.]web3dex[.]cc

The domain metamask.web3dex.cc was registered on April 03, 2025 through Internet Domain Service BS Corp. and is currently listed as offline. Technical analysis shows that the domain resolves to the IPv4 address 194.36.170.109, which is hosted in France and assigned to AS56971 Cloud. No SSL certificate is presented for the host, indicating that the site operates over plain HTTP only. The authoritative nameservers for the domain are alfred.ns.retry.network and kim.ns.retry.network, both of which are consistent with the hosting provider’s infrastructure.

The page title returned by the site, "Лучший криптокошелек для DeFi, приложений Web3 и NFT | MetaMask," explicitly references the MetaMask brand, confirming a brand‑impersonation intent. The domain has been identified on one security blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy, and is flagged by 14 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, reinforcing its classification as a crypto‑related scam. The threat type is recorded as a Crypto Scam, and the domain is associated with the brand target MetaMask.

While the site is no longer reachable, the observed infrastructure—particularly the IP address, nameserver pattern, and lack of TLS—provides actionable indicators for defenders. Recommended mitigation steps include adding the IP 194.36.170.109 to blocklists, monitoring for newly registered sub‑domains under web3dex.cc, and enforcing strict domain‑based allowlists for MetaMask‑related traffic. Continuous observation of the registrar and nameserver usage is advised to detect potential re‑use of the same hosting assets in future campaigns.