Files.fm Reviews | Scam, Legit or Safe Check

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Files → Safety Check

First checked 6 months ago

Malware Distributor

Website content analyzed

Method: automated checks + analyst review.

Reputation footprint:

High traffic ranking (#7,326)

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-12-02 09:56:14

How we scored files.fm

On-page:

Cybersecurity, Deals, File Sharing, Registration Form, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Browser Insights

SSL Certificate:

Issued by WE1 on October 27, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (TLS 1.3)

Positive signals

Android App
Apple App
Meta Verified
Social Media Links

and 3 more…

Risk indicators

Blacklisted

70 /100

Trust Score

14.5 years

Domain Age

#7,326

Global Rank

Location

Site is warned

Last checked December 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.9

What is Files?

Files.fm 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 14 years ago through the company Instra Corporation Pty Ltd and owner is unknown.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61.397831800

Is files.fm safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of December 2, 2025, Files.fm has a moderate trust score of 70/100 according to our algorithm, indicating a medium risk level. 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 files.fm marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates files.fm, focusing on 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.

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Cybersecurity

Deals

File Sharing

Registration Form

The files.fm 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.

Android App

The files.fm website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Apple App

This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.

Google Tag Manager

The files.fm website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Meta Verified

This website is linked to a verified entity on Meta’s platforms, helping to reduce the risk of impersonation or fraud.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates files.fm receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Good Trustpilot Score

files.fm has a good Trustpilot score (3.9) based on 17 reviews, indicating a high level of trust from customers. It is a good sign of legitimacy!

Established Domain

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

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified files.fm as unsafe.

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Security Risk Detected

70 / 100

Malware Distributor

December 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM

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

Domain Information

Created May 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Updated November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Domain Age

14.5 years

Registrar Instra Corporation Pty Ltd

Top Level Domain

.fm

Generic TLD

Nameservers serena.ns.cloudflare.com
henry.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 104.26.1.31

Hosting Provider

AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.

San Francisco, US

Global Rank

#7,326

Primary Language

DNS Records 172.67.75.107 A
104.26.1.31 A
104.26.0.31 A
mail.files.fm MX
henry.ns.cloudflare.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

File upload & sharing. Send large photos and videos. Online cloud storage.

File upload & sharing. Cloud file storage. Store, Share, Send or Sell your files, photos, videos, music and docs. Free signup.

Mentioned hosts (40):

ltv.lsm.lv www.google.com lff.lv static.cloudflareinsights.com discord.gg doc.owncloud.com blockvis.com www.instagram.com www.facebook.com analytics.files.fm +30 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Cybersecurity Deals File Sharing Registration Form Android App Apple App Google Tag Manager Meta Verified Cloudflare Browser Insights Social Media Links Popular Site Good Trustpilot Score Established Domain Blacklisted

Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

Yandex Microsoft 365 Google Verification Detectify OpenAI Loaderio

SPF

v=spf1 a mx ip4:87.110.219.20 ip4:178.16.26.152 ip4:178.16.26.153 i...

Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

neptune-jersey-high-triple

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.

How popular is this website?

Popularity

7 326

+192

Files.fm is among the top 10,000 sites globally, drawing a high volume of traffic. Popular platforms can be attractive targets for scams or large-scale attacks, but they often employ robust security measures to detect and mitigate threats.

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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.

CRDF

Malicious

Seclookup

Malicious

Gridinsoft

Warned

BitDefender

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Phishing Database

Clean

Netcraft

Clean

Criminal IP

Clean

OpenPhish

Clean

ESET

Clean

CyRadar

Clean

Sophos

Clean

Files.fm blocked? Check the safety report created on December 2, 2025

How to block Files.fm?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block files.fm 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 "files.fm" 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 "files.fm" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Files.fm, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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