Download.winzip.com Reviews | Scam, Legit or Safe Check

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Download.winzip → Safety Check

First checked 7 months ago

Malware Distributor

Website content analyzed

Method: automated checks.

Reputation footprint:

Limited third-party mentions and inbound links

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-12-18 16:15:41

How we scored download.winzip.com

On-page:

Registration Form, Microsoft Software, Bootstrap Framework, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Integration, AI-generated Text

SSL Certificate:

Issued by GeoTrust TLS RSA CA G1 on May 22, 2025. Valid for: 12 months (TLS 1.2)

Positive signals

Cookie Consent
Extended Data
Long Term SSL Certificate
Multilanguage

and 1 more…

Risk indicators

Blacklisted

9 /100

Trust Score

31.2 years

Domain Age

Location

Site is warned

Last checked December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.1

What is Download.winzip?

Download.winzip.com distributes malware that infects computers and steals personal information.

The site tricks people into downloading harmful programs by disguising them as legitimate software, games, or useful files. Once installed, this malware can steal passwords and personal data, lock files and demand ransom payments (ransomware), spy on activities and record keystrokes, damage computer systems, or use computers for illegal activities.

This site makes malicious downloads look completely safe and legitimate.

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This domain was registered 31 years ago through the company MarkMonitor, Inc. and had the owner Corel Corporation.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.2086851750

Is download.winzip.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of December 18, 2025, Download.winzip.com has a very low trust score of 9/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential malware distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is download.winzip.com marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates download.winzip.com, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. 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.

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Registration Form

The download.winzip.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of it and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Microsoft Software

Cookie Consent

The website implements cookie consent mechanisms in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. This demonstrates that download.winzip.com adheres to data protection standards and provides users with control over personal data collection practices.

Bootstrap Framework

download.winzip.com uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

Google Tag Manager

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

Facebook Integration

Extended Data

HTML analysis indicates that download.winzip.com website provides extended data, including information about the company or its products and services. This may suggest a commitment to transparency.

Long Term SSL Certificate

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

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

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.

Established Domain

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

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified download.winzip.com as unsafe.

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Security Risk Detected

9 / 100

Malware Distributor

December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

Domain Information

Created November 1, 1994 at 5:00 AM

Updated November 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM

Domain Age

31.2 years

Registrant

Corel Corporation

Registrar MarkMonitor, Inc.

Top Level Domain

.com

Generic TLD

Subdomain download

Nameservers ns-1074.awsdns-06.org
ns-1947.awsdns-51.co.uk
ns-371.awsdns-46.com
ns-754.awsdns-30.net

Technical Details

IP Address 23.44.203.22

Hosting Provider

AS20940 Akamai Internat...

Secaucus, US

Available languages

DNS Records 23.33.42.91 A
23.33.42.79 A
23.216.149.217 A
23.216.149.213 A
www.winzip1.com.edgekey.net. CNAME
e94167.b.akamaiedge.net. CNAME
www.winzip1.com.edgekey.net CNAME
e94167.b.akamaiedge.net CNAME

Content Analysis

Original website content:

WinZip for Windows - Zip Files, Unzip Files

WinZip is the world's leading zip utility for file compression, encryption, sharing, and backup. Save time and space, zip & unzip files quickly.

Mentioned hosts (50):

pixel-config.reddit.com www.google-analytics.com alb.reddit.com download.winzip.com referrals.alludo.com www.winzip.com psb.taboola.com a25968344087.cdn.optimizely.com blog.winzip.com hm.baidu.com +40 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Registration Form Microsoft Software Cookie Consent Bootstrap Framework Google Tag Manager Facebook Integration Extended Data Long Term SSL Certificate AI-generated Text Multilanguage Established Domain Blacklisted

Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

washington-ten-grey-autumn

Malware distribution platforms actively deploy malicious software including viruses, trojans, ransomware, and other harmful payloads designed to compromise system integrity, steal sensitive data, or cause operational damage to target systems.

Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

Gridinsoft

Warned

BitDefender

Clean

CRDF

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Phishing Database

Clean

Netcraft

Clean

Criminal IP

Clean

OpenPhish

Clean

ESET

Clean

CyRadar

Clean

Sophos

Clean

Download.winzip.com blocked? Check the safety report created on December 18, 2025

How to block Download.winzip.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block download.winzip.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "download.winzip.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
Click the Tools tab;
Click the Ignore List;
Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
Enter "download.winzip.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

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