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Auto-downloads.com Unwanted Application Distributor

January 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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First checked 11 months ago
Unwanted Application Distributor
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
Moderate traffic ranking (#384,072)

How we scored auto-downloads.com

SSL Certificate:
SSL information not available
Risk indicators
  • Young Domain
13 /100
Trust Score
1.3 years
Domain Age
#384,072
Global Rank
IS
Location
Last checked January 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.0.2

What is Auto-downloads?

Auto-downloads.com operates as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distribution platform specializing in deploying unnecessary software bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, and performance-degrading software.

The distribution methodology involves packaging unwanted applications with legitimate software installations, resulting in inadvertent installation of intrusive programs that compromise system performance and user privacy.

This domain was registered 1 year ago through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.9854014545

Is auto-downloads.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as unwanted application distributor.

As of January 1, 2025, Auto-downloads.com has a very low trust score of 13/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential unwanted application distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is auto-downloads.com marked "Unwanted Application Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates auto-downloads.com, focusing on hidden ownership details, suspicious content indicators (Young Domain), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Domain registration occurred recently, establishing auto-downloads.com as a newly created web property. New domains typically lack established reputation metrics, user reviews, or historical performance data, necessitating additional verification before engagement.

Note: 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.

Security Risk Detected

13 / 100
Unwanted Application Distributor
January 1, 2025 at 7:28 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

Created August 11, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Updated January 3, 1 at 12:00 AM
Domain Age
1.3 years
Registrant
Privacy service provided b...
Privacy Protected
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 172.67.137.148
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#384,072
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

auto-downloads.com

If the problem continues, contact the site owner.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Young Domain
Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distributors deploy unnecessary or unwanted software often bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, or other software that degrades system performance or compromises user privacy.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
384 072
+137 087
Auto-downloads.com is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Auto-downloads.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block auto-downloads.com 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 "auto-downloads.com" 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 "auto-downloads.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Auto-downloads.com, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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Your score for auto-downloads.com
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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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