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Arminius.io Adware distributor

July 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Arminius.io operates as a browser hijacker implementing adware distribution mechanisms. The platform modifies default search engine configurations and redirects search queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure, enabling monetization through intrusive advertising campaigns including pop-ups, banners, and other unwanted content.

To maintain data security and system integrity, conduct comprehensive anti-malware scanning and exercise heightened caution when encountering similar threat vectors.

This domain was registered 7 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and had the owner Domains By Proxy, LLC.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.4806242505

Is arminius.io safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks arminius.io because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, arminius.io has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Arminius.io has a low trust score of 45/100 according to our algorithm.

Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Arminius.io Digital Footprints

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates arminius.io receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for arminius.io suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

High Trust Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates arminius.io maintains a high trust rating based on security protocols, user feedback, and operational transparency metrics.

Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
45 / 100
Trust Score
July 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Domain Age
2595 days
Registrant
Domains By Proxy, LLC
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.io
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 172.67.69.211
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#79,425

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Popular Site Established Domain High Trust Score

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
eight-ink-lamp-mountain
Unique identifier based on site analysis
Threat actors responsible for adware distribution deploy unwanted advertising software that compromises system performance and user privacy through unauthorized data collection for targeted advertising campaigns.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
79 425
+4 414
Arminius.io falls within the top 100,000, indicating moderate popularity. It may not be as heavily targeted as higher-ranked sites, but scammers could still attempt phishing or social engineering tactics here.

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How to block Arminius.io?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block arminius.io domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "arminius.io" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "arminius.io" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Arminius.io

General

Domain Name arminius.io
Registry Domain ID 1d65230622e04118a99b260b709ace1d-DONUTS

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL http://www.godaddy.com/domains/search.aspx?ci=8990
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.4806242505
Domain Status autoRenewPeriod https://icann.org/epp#autoRenewPeriod

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-06-12T13:35:50Z
Creation Date 2018-06-11T20:58:39Z
Registry Expiry Date 2026-06-11T20:58:39Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Organization Domains By Proxy, LLC
Registrant State/Province Arizona
Registrant Country US

Administrative Contact

Technical Contact

Name Servers

Name Server norman.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://icann.org/wicf/ 
Domain Name: arminius.io
Registry Domain ID: 1d65230622e04118a99b260b709ace1d-DONUTS
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com/domains/search.aspx?ci=8990
Updated Date: 2025-06-12T13:35:50Z
Creation Date: 2018-06-11T20:58:39Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2026-06-11T20:58:39Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4806242505
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: autoRenewPeriod https://icann.org/epp#autoRenewPeriod
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Registrant Organization: Domains By Proxy, LLC
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Name Server: betty.ns.cloudflare.com
Name Server: norman.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://icann.org/wicf/

Are You the Owner of Arminius.io?

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Your score for arminius.io
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points /100
The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.
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