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March 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Mar 1, 2025
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Adware distributor
10
Trust Score
#163,613
Global Rank
DE
Location
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DiscountHero.org is a price comparison website that offers product reviews and shop reviews. Users can find and compare thousands of products and conveniently order them online. Please note that this site is marked as an adware distributor by Gridinsoft and may not be a legitimate source for shopping.

Discounthero.org 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.

What is Discounthero.org?

Is discounthero.org safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the discounthero.org because it was clasified as adware distributor. This domain was registered 8 years ago through the company IONOS SE and had the owner noctemque UG haftungsbeschraenkt. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +1.6105601459.

Discounthero.org Digital Footprints

Deals
Sports
Established Domain

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

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
10 / 100
Trust Score
March 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM

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
3038 days
Registrant
noctemque UG haftungsb...
Registrar IONOS SE
Top Level Domain
.org
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 3.66.200.65
Hosting Provider
AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Frankfurt am Main, DE
Global Rank
#163,613

Content Analysis

Original website content:

discounthero.org

Price comparison, product reviews and shop reviews at DISCOUNTHERO.ORG. Find and compare thousands of products and order them conveniently online.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Deals Sports Established Domain

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
montana-harry-carpet-sierra
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
163 613
+942
Discounthero.org 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 Discounthero.org?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block discounthero.org 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 "discounthero.org" 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 "discounthero.org" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Discounthero.org

General

Domain Name discounthero.org
Registry Domain ID 69a41109c99947b09b8dfbcd60e8eeff-LROR

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server http://whois.ionos.com
Registrar URL https://www.ionos.com
Registrar IONOS SE
Registrar IANA ID 83
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.6105601459
Domain Status autoRenewPeriod https://icann.org/epp#autoRenewPeriod

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-02-10T08:30:01Z
Creation Date 2017-02-10T08:29:53Z
Registry Expiry Date 2026-02-10T08:29:53Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization noctemque UG haftungsbeschraenkt
Registrant Street REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant Postal Code REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Country DE
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Registrant Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Administrative Contact

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Admin Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Technical Contact

Registry Tech ID REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Tech Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Name Servers

Name Server ns1121.ui-dns.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://www.icann.org/wicf/ 
Domain Name: discounthero.org
Registry Domain ID: 69a41109c99947b09b8dfbcd60e8eeff-LROR
Registrar WHOIS Server: http://whois.ionos.com
Registrar URL: https://www.ionos.com
Updated Date: 2025-02-10T08:30:01Z
Creation Date: 2017-02-10T08:29:53Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2026-02-10T08:29:53Z
Registrar: IONOS SE
Registrar IANA ID: 83
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.6105601459
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: autoRenewPeriod https://icann.org/epp#autoRenewPeriod
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: noctemque UG haftungsbeschraenkt
Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant State/Province: 
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Registrant Country: DE
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Registrant Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
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Admin Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Registry Tech ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Tech Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Name Server: ns1020.ui-dns.org
Name Server: ns1022.ui-dns.de
Name Server: ns1067.ui-dns.biz
Name Server: ns1121.ui-dns.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/

Are You the Owner of Discounthero.org?

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