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Benkofx.ru Malware Distributor

August 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Benkofx โ†’ Safety Check

First checked July 12, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 15 blacklist detections, no established public user-review history, and heuristic security signals. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for benkofx.ru Domain Maturity: 1277 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 15 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 5 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 3,751,835 Popularity Trust Zone: .ru Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country RU Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for benkofx.ru. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (14)
  • a low third-party reputation score
  • heuristic signals associated with scam
  • automated caution checks
  • limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
  • a long-term domain history (3.5 years)
Last checked August 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.2

What is Benkofx?

Benkofx.ru is linked to malware distribution. The typical pattern is a file presented as a normal installer, update, crack, or document tool.

After execution, payloads may steal saved credentials, inject browser scripts, deploy spyware, or drop ransomware components. Damage often happens silently before users notice obvious symptoms.

Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.

This domain was registered February 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM through the company RU-CENTER-RU and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

Is benkofx.ru safe?

โ€” Unfortunately, not likely.

๐Ÿšจ Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

benkofx.ru should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 1/100 trust score, and publicly displayed security sources report 15 warning(s). Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.

Why is benkofx.ru marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates benkofx.ru, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Heuristic - Scam, Heuristic Risk), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect โ€” 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.

Benkofx Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of benkofx.ru. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Heuristic - Scam
Heuristic Risk
Russia
Listed by Gridinsoft

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified benkofx.ru as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

External provider warnings: 15/32 Malware Distributor

This section shows what independent external security sources say about this site.

A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.

If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.

ADMINUSLabs
Malicious
alphaMountain.ai
Malicious
Antiy-AVL
Malicious
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
CRDF
Malicious
CyRadar
Malicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Malicious
Fortinet
Malware
Lionic
Malicious
Seclookup
Malicious
Sophos
Malware
VIPRE
Malware
Webroot
Malicious
Scamadviser
Warned
ESET
Suspicious

External provider results for Benkofx.ru, last checked August 19, 2026. โ€” VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created February 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM Expires: February 19, 2027 at 10:00 PM
Domain Age 3.5 years
Registrar RU-CENTER-RU
Domain Status R E G I S T E R E D D E L E G A T E D
Registry Source RU-CENTER
Top Level Domain .ru Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 3.250.92.156
Hostname ec2-3-250-92-156.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. Dublin, Leinster, IE
SSL Certificate *.malware.com TLSv1.3 ยท Valid for: 10 years ยท from May 13, 2020 at 12:56 PM ยท to May 11, 2030 at 12:56 PM
Name Servers ns3.csof.net
ns4.csof.net
ns1.csof.net
ns2.csof.net

Content Analysis

Website title Privacy error
Website description Attackers might be trying to steal your information from benkofx.ru (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

Benkofx.ru is affiliated with the Russian Federation, a nation that initiated a military attack, thus committing a crime against humanity in the form of war against Ukraine for the past 3 years. Our company, Gridinsoft, is based in Ukraine.

The ongoing war has resulted in tragic losses, with our children, parents, and friends facing daily hardships due to the deliberate actions of the Russian military. Homes are being destroyed, and millions of our fellow citizens have been forced to leave their residences.

This is not a political statement but rather a heartfelt plea. We earnestly ask that you refrain from utilizing services provided by websites from Russia. We appeal to your sense of humanityโ€”please avoid purchasing their products or engaging in business transactions with them.

It is critical to recognize that each individual's choices contribute to the financial resources available to the Russian Federation, which directly impacts its ability to sustain this war. Your conscientious decisions can play a role in promoting peace and stability in Ukraine.

How to block Benkofx.ru?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to benkofx.ru if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe benkofx.ru is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware โ†’ Tools โ†’ Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add benkofx.ru.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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