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Frostwire.com Unwanted Application Distributor

February 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Feb 17, 2025
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Unwanted Application Distributor
10
Trust Score
US
Location
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Frostwire.com operates as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distribution platform specializing in deploying unnecessary software bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, and performance-degrading software.

The distribution methodology involves packaging unwanted applications with legitimate software installations, resulting in inadvertent installation of intrusive programs that compromise system performance and user privacy.

Users should exercise caution when interacting with Frostwire.com, as the platform is associated with potentially intrusive software distribution that may affect system functionality and security posture.

What is Frostwire.com?

Is frostwire.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the frostwire.com because it was clasified as unwanted application distributor. This domain was registered 19 years ago through the company DNC Holdings, Inc and had the owner Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +1.5043550081.

Frostwire.com Digital Footprints

File Sharing
Movies
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.

Long Term Domain

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for frostwire.com indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for frostwire.com 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

Unwanted Application Distributor
10 / 100
Trust Score
February 17, 2025 at 6:00 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
7212 days
Registrant
Jewella Privacy LLC Pr...
Privacy Protected
Registrar DNC Holdings, Inc
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 54.172.26.106
Hosting Provider
AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
Ashburn, US
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

FrostWire - BitTorrent Client, Video Downloader, Media Player. 100% Free Download, No subscriptions required.

FrostWire is a free and easy BitTorrent Client, Video Downloader and Media Player for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android Search, Download, Play and Share Files.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
File Sharing Movies AI-generated Text Long Term Domain Established Domain
Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distributors deploy unnecessary or unwanted software often bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, or other software that degrades system performance or compromises user privacy.

How to block Frostwire.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Frostwire.com

General

Domain Name FROSTWIRE.COM
Registry Domain ID 213082122_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.directnic.com
Registrar URL http://www.directnic.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2025-09-20T09:19:19Z
Registrar DNC Holdings, Inc
Registrar IANA ID 291
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.5043550081
Domain Status clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)

Important Dates

Updated Date 2023-07-29T11:08:30Z
Creation Date 2005-09-20T09:19:19Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name Jewella Privacy - 89ac4
Registrant Organization Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Registrant Street 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172
Registrant City Harahan
Registrant State/Province LA
Registrant Postal Code 70123
Registrant Country US
Registrant Phone +1.5043550545
Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Registry Admin ID dn2-919306
Admin Name Jewella Privacy
Admin Organization Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Admin Street 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172
Admin City Harahan
Admin State/Province LA
Admin Postal Code 70123
Admin Country US
Admin Phone +1.5043550545
Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Registry Tech ID Not Available From Registry
Tech Name Jewella Privacy
Tech Organization Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Tech Street 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172
Tech City Harahan
Tech State/Province LA
Tech Postal Code 70123
Tech Country US
Tech Phone +1.5043550545
Tech Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server NS-1581.AWSDNS-05.CO.UK
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net 
 
Domain Name: FROSTWIRE.COM
Registry Domain ID: 213082122_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.directnic.com
Registrar URL: http://www.directnic.com
Updated Date: 2023-07-29T11:08:30Z
Creation Date: 2005-09-20T09:19:19Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-09-20T09:19:19Z
Registrar: DNC Holdings, Inc
Registrar IANA ID: 291
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.5043550081
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: Jewella Privacy - 89ac4 
Registrant Organization: Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Registrant Street: 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172  
Registrant City: Harahan
Registrant State/Province: LA
Registrant Postal Code: 70123
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.5043550545
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: dn2-919306
Admin Name: Jewella Privacy 
Admin Organization: Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Admin Street: 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172  
Admin City: Harahan
Admin State/Province: LA
Admin Postal Code: 70123
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: +1.5043550545
Admin Phone Ext: 
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext: 
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: Not Available From Registry
Tech Name: Jewella Privacy 
Tech Organization: Jewella Privacy LLC Privacy ID# 14055529
Tech Street: 5860 Citrus Blvd, Suite D, #172  
Tech City: Harahan
Tech State/Province: LA
Tech Postal Code: 70123
Tech Country: US
Tech Phone: +1.5043550545
Tech Phone Ext: 
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext: 
Tech Email: [email protected]
Name Server: NS-335.AWSDNS-41.COM
Name Server: NS-1581.AWSDNS-05.CO.UK
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net

Are You the Owner of Frostwire.com?

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