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Bzfeeds.com Adware distributor

September 28, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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This domain was registered 1 year ago through the company Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd. d/b/a HiChina (www.net.cn) and owner is unknown.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +86.95187
Adware distributor
15
Trust Score
#92,639
Global Rank
US
Location
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Bzfeeds.com 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.

Is bzfeeds.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks bzfeeds.com because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, bzfeeds.com 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. Bzfeeds.com has a very low trust score of 15/100 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.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
15 / 100
Trust Score
September 28, 2024 at 4:18 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
518 days
Registrar Alibaba Cloud Com...
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.22.3.177
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#92,639

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Index - Bzfeeds - Blog Magazine Script

Bzfeeds - Blog Magazine Script

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Sports
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
92 639
-30 786
Bzfeeds.com 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 Bzfeeds.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block bzfeeds.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 "bzfeeds.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 "bzfeeds.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Bzfeeds.com

General

Domain Name bzfeeds.com
Registry Domain ID 2851754979_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server grs-whois.hichina.com
Registrar URL http://wanwang.aliyun.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2025-02-02T07:10:57Z
Registrar Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd. d/b/a HiChina (www.net.cn)
Registrar IANA ID 1599
Domain Status ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +86.95187
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-03-15T01:05:55Z
Creation Date 2024-02-02T07:10:57Z

Registrant Information

Registrant State/Province bei jing
Registrant Country CN
Registrant Email https://whois.aliyun.com/whois/whoisForm
Registry Registrant ID Not Available From Registry

Name Servers

Name Server SNEH.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC unsigned 
Domain Name: bzfeeds.com
Registry Domain ID: 2851754979_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: grs-whois.hichina.com
Registrar URL: http://wanwang.aliyun.com
Updated Date: 2024-03-15T01:05:55Z
Creation Date: 2024-02-02T07:10:57Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-02-02T07:10:57Z
Registrar: Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd. d/b/a HiChina (www.net.cn)
Registrar IANA ID: 1599
Reseller:
Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registrant City: 
Registrant State/Province: bei jing
Registrant Country: CN
Registrant Email:https://whois.aliyun.com/whois/whoisForm
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Name Server: CAMERON.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Name Server: SNEH.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC: unsigned
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +86.95187
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of Bzfeeds.com?

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