Phishing
This site is classified as Phishing based on multiple risk signals, including 3 blacklist detections, no established public user-review history, and phishing-related signals. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for esdc-edsc.gc.caDomain Maturity: 1569 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 3 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 3 negative tags, 3 warning signalsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 5 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .gc.caTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 9 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country USLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for esdc-edsc.gc.ca. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored esdc-edsc.gc.ca
On-page mentions:
Jobs, Canada, Genealogy, Financial Tools
Tech signals:
Link Shortener
Positive signals:
strong independent trust
business infrastructure
verified business services
a long-term domain history (4.3 years)
multi-language support
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (3)
a redirect to another domain (www.canada.ca)
phishing-style impersonation signals
limited independent reputation data
Context signals:
official government site
content related to job listings and employment services
Last checked October 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
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What is Esdc-edsc?
We flagged Esdc-edsc.gc.ca as phishing. The page behavior matches a common credential-theft flow: impersonation first, urgency second, data request last.
Typical prompts on sites like this include account alerts, failed-delivery notices, or "verify now" dialogs asking for passwords, card numbers, or one-time codes. Do not submit credentials here. Open the real service in a new tab and check your account directly.
This domain was registered June 30, 2022 at 4:42 PM through the company unknown
and ownership information is not publicly available.
Complaint contact not found.
Is esdc-edsc.gc.ca safe?
— Unfortunately, not likely.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.
esdc-edsc.gc.ca should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 4/100 trust score, and publicly displayed security sources report 3 warning(s). Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.
Why is esdc-edsc.gc.ca marked "Phishing"?
Gridinsoft evaluates esdc-edsc.gc.ca, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Phishing - High Risk, 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.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Jobs
Registration Form
Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on esdc-edsc.gc.ca. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.
Canada
Genealogy
Link Shortener
This website employs URL shortening services to create abbreviated web addresses. While commonly used for convenience and marketing purposes, shortened URLs can obscure destination websites and may be exploited to conceal malicious or deceptive content.
Financial Tools
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.
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 intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of esdc-edsc.gc.ca. 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 esdc-edsc.gc.ca is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
Redirects to Another Domain
This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.
Phishing - High Risk
Automated analysis detected strong patterns on this site associated with phishing or brand impersonation. Exercise extreme caution and avoid entering passwords, verification codes, payment details, or personal information until legitimacy is independently confirmed.
Established Domain
esdc-edsc.gc.ca has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Government
It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.
Verified Business Services
This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.
Business Infrastructure
The domain esdc-edsc.gc.ca is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.
Listed by Gridinsoft
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
External provider warnings: 3/26 Phishing
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
G-Data
Phishing
BitDefender
Warned
External provider results for Esdc-edsc.gc.ca, last checked October 11, 2026.
— VirusTotal
Domain Information
CreatedJune 30, 2022 at 4:42 PM
Domain Age4.3 years
Top Level Domain.gc.caDomain Extension
Technical Details
HTTP status301
IP Address167.227.38.140
Hostnamesrv404s.services.gc.ca
Hosting ProviderShared Services CanadaRamsayville, Ontario, CA
NetworkAS2675 - Shared Services CanadaGovernment
SSL CertificateGeoTrust TLS RSA CA G1TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from August 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Content from the analyzed website
Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.
Original page titleEmployment and Social Development Canada - Canada.ca
Original descriptionLearn about the social programs and services ESDC develops, manages, and delivers to Canadians. Find the latest news releases, laws, regulations, reports, consultations, and contact information for ESDC.
Available languages
Mentioned hosts (59)
www.statcan.gc.cawww.sac-isc.gc.caopen-science.canada.cacanada.tt.omtrdc.netwww.jobbank.gc.cacrtc.gc.cainnovation.ised-isde.canada.caassets.adobedtm.comtc.canada.cawww.getprepared.gc.calibrary-archives.canada.caow.lywww.facebook.comrecherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.cawww.canada.ca
and 44 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
JobsRegistration FormCanadaGenealogyFinancial ToolsjQuery LibrarySocial Media LinksPhishing - High Risk
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe IDP
Adobe Identity Management.
Apple
Apple Inc. services verification.
Canva
Online graphic design platform.
Docker
Containerization platform verification.
Google Verification
Domain ownership verified by Google.
Jamf
Apple device management solution.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Mindmanager
Pexip MS
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
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