threat-intel Hackers Spend Nearly $7 Million on Expired Domains to Redirect Traffic to Scams and Malware Threat actors are spending heavily – nearly $7 million – on expired domains to build a criminal enterprise focused on illegal sports streaming, online gambling promotion, and malware infrastructure. These ‘dropcatch’ domains, acquired through auctions and purchased directly, inherit reputation, connections, and traffic… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High VIRUAUdropcatchexpired domainsmalware