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Blacksmithbooks.com Malware Distributor

July 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Blacksmithbooks → Safety Check

First checked July 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 3 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for blacksmithbooks.com Domain Maturity: 7875 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 2 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 549,035 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country MY Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for blacksmithbooks.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored blacksmithbooks.com

On-page mentions:
Books, Sports, Shopping
Tech signals:
Uses Free eCommerce Engine, Wordpress Platform, Multilanguage, SEO Optimization
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (2)
Context signals:
  • content related to online shopping and ecommerce; sports
Last checked July 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.0

What is Blacksmithbooks?

Blacksmithbooks.com 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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Blacksmithbooks.com. 2026-07-24 18:07:29

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 21 years ago through the company Web Commerce Communications Limited dba WebNic.cc and ownership information is not publicly available.

Is blacksmithbooks.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

blacksmithbooks.com should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 10/100 trust score, and multiple security vendors blacklist the domain. Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.

Why is blacksmithbooks.com marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates blacksmithbooks.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted), 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 — 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.

Blacksmithbooks Digital Footprints

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

Books
Sports
Registration Form

This website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Shopping

This site shows e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart flow, and checkout-related elements.

Uses Free eCommerce Engine

The blacksmithbooks.com website utilizes free e-commerce platform solutions, which may indicate cost-conscious operations but could also suggest limitations in security features, customer support, or advanced functionality compared to enterprise-grade solutions.

Wordpress Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Google Tag Manager

The blacksmithbooks.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

SEO Optimization

This website employs search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs).

jQuery Library
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security Alert: Several security scanners have marked blacksmithbooks.com as unsafe. The site shows signs of potentially harmful activity, such as malware or phishing, which may put users at risk (Warning Summary).

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Blacklisted

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

Verified LinkedIn Page

Ownership verification confirms that blacksmithbooks.com controls the LinkedIn page Blacksmith Books (145 followers, 0 LinkedIn employees, company size 2-10 employees, founded 2003, industry: Book Publishing, headquarters: Fo Tan).

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.

Provider warnings: 3/28 Malware Distributor

This section shows what trusted 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.

Gridinsoft Threat List
Warned
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Suspicious
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean

Blacksmithbooks.com blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on July 23, 2026

Domain Information

Created December 31, 2004 at 4:01 AM Updated: March 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM · Expires: December 31, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Domain Age 21.6 years
Registrant MY (Malaysia)
Registrar Web Commerce Communications Limited dba WebNic.cc IANA ID: 460
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 172.67.68.56
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate YE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from July 9, 2026 at 5:12 AM · to October 7, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Name Servers randy.ns.cloudflare.com
zariyah.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Blacksmith Books
Website description Blacksmith Books publishes English books about Hong Kong and the region. Mail order delivery to Hong Kong and China is free of charge.
Primary Language
Profile
Blacksmith Books · 145 followers · founded 2003 · Book Publishing · size 2-10 employees
Mentioned hosts (11)
www.linkedin.com www.blacksmithbooks.com us19.campaign-archive.com www.googletagmanager.com x.com blacksmithbooks.us19.list-manage.com blacksmithbooks.com www.facebook.com wa.me www.instagram.com i.ytimg.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books Sports Registration Form Shopping Wordpress Platform Multilanguage SEO Optimization jQuery Library
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
GlobalSign SSL certificate authority.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Blacksmithbooks.com?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to blacksmithbooks.com 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 blacksmithbooks.com is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add blacksmithbooks.com.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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