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Hackthissite.org Scam Check: Blacklist Warning

August 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Hackthissite → Safety Check

First checked February 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Suspicious Website Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights 2 blacklist detections. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for hackthissite.org Domain Maturity: 8420 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 2 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 3 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 194,285 Popularity Trust Zone: .org Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country FR Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for hackthissite.org. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored hackthissite.org

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Guides, Programming
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a malware or phishing blacklist detection (1)
  • a low third-party reputation score
  • darknet-related activity
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; educational content and guides
Last checked August 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.3

What is Hackthissite?

According to its current page title, hackthissite.org presents itself as “Hack This Site”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Hackthissite.org. 2026-08-30 14:20:21
This domain was registered August 10, 2003 at 3:01 PM through the company Porkbun LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

Is hackthissite.org safe?

Use caution with hackthissite.org. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 35/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.

Why is hackthissite.org marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft's current assessment of hackthissite.org is based on low third-party reputation score and darknet-related risk signals. The listed status means the domain currently appears in Gridinsoft's own Threat List; it is not a consensus of external providers. 2 of 27 publicly displayed security sources report a warning.

Hackthissite Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Cybersecurity
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on hackthissite.org. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Guides
Programming
Darknet - Risk
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.

Long Term SSL Certificate

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

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

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.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates hackthissite.org has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @hackthissite (Hack This Site) (2,909 followers, 69 following, 233 posts, listed 53 times, since 2009, no account badge, location: The Internet).

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

External provider warnings: 2/27 Suspicious Website

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.

Scamadviser
Warned
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious

External provider results for Hackthissite.org, last checked August 30, 2026. — VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created August 10, 2003 at 3:01 PM Updated: August 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM · Expires: August 10, 2027 at 3:01 PM
Domain Age 23.1 years
Registrar Porkbun LLC IANA ID: 1861
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .org Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 137.74.187.100
Hostname hackthissite.org
Hosting Provider AS16276 OVH SAS Roubaix, Hauts-de-France, FR
SSL Certificate HARICA DV TLS RSA TLS 1.2 · Valid for: 7 months · from March 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM · to October 10, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Name Servers c.ns.buddyns.com
f.ns.buddyns.com
g.ns.buddyns.com
h.ns.buddyns.com

Content Analysis

Website title Hack This Site
Website description HackThisSite.org is a free, safe and legal training ground for hackers to test and expand their ethical hacking skills with challenges, CTFs, and more.
Primary Language
Profile
@hackthissite · 2,909 followers · 17.1 years
Hack This Site · 24,432 members · 1,319 online
Mentioned hosts (22)
twitter.com legal.hackthissite.org data.htscdn.org www.netsparker.com brave.com redirect.pizza cryptopaste.org qdb.hackthissite.org hts.io www.irc.hackthissite.org www.hellboundhackers.org www.acunetix.com www.facebook.com github.com hackthissite.org and 7 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Registration Form Guides Programming Darknet - Risk jQuery Library
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Hackthissite.org?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to hackthissite.org if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe hackthissite.org is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add hackthissite.org.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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