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Hopto.org Adware distributor

July 12, 2024 at 6:18 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
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Hopto.org operates as a browser hijacker implementing adware distribution mechanisms. The platform modifies default search engine configurations and redirects search queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure, enabling monetization through intrusive advertising campaigns including pop-ups, banners, and other unwanted content.

To maintain data security and system integrity, conduct comprehensive anti-malware scanning and exercise heightened caution when encountering similar threat vectors.

This domain was registered 25 years ago through the company Vitalwerks Internet Solutions, LLC DBA No-IP and had the owner No-IP Dynamic DNS.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +775.8531883

Is hopto.org safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks hopto.org because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, hopto.org has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Hopto.org has a low trust score of 35/100 according to our algorithm.

This domain (hopto.org) is registered but currently inactive, displaying placeholder content such as advertisements or domain sale notifications. Parked domains are commonly held for future development, resale purposes, or revenue generation through advertising networks, but lack active web services or content.

The website implements data collection forms requesting personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of hopto.org and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

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.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
35 / 100
Trust Score
July 12, 2024 at 6:18 AM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age
9269 days
Registrant
No-IP Dynamic DNS
Registrar Vitalwerks Intern...
Top Level Domain
.org
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 158.247.7.206
Hosting Provider
AS14627 Vitalwerks Int...
Los Angeles, US
Global Rank
#6,837

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Remote Access - Dynamic DNS - Create a Free DDNS Account Now - No-IP

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Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Parked Domain Registration Form
Threat actors responsible for adware distribution deploy unwanted advertising software that compromises system performance and user privacy through unauthorized data collection for targeted advertising campaigns.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
6 837
-324
Hopto.org 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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How to block Hopto.org?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block hopto.org 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 "hopto.org" 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 "hopto.org" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Hopto.org

General

Domain Name hopto.org
Registry Domain ID 0b8364c484c34555916adc3d6c50ce14-LROR

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server http://whois.noip.com
Registrar URL http://www.noip.com/whois
Registrar Vitalwerks Internet Solutions, LLC DBA No-IP
Registrar IANA ID 1327
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +775.8531883
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2022-06-13T19:44:37Z
Creation Date 2000-02-17T19:56:50Z
Registry Expiry Date 2031-02-17T19:56:50Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Organization No-IP Dynamic DNS
Registrant State/Province NV
Registrant Country US
Registrant Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Administrative Contact

Admin Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Technical Contact

Tech Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Name Servers

Name Server nf5.no-ip.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://www.icann.org/wicf/
Domain Name: hopto.org
Registry Domain ID: 0b8364c484c34555916adc3d6c50ce14-LROR
Registrar WHOIS Server: http://whois.noip.com
Registrar URL: http://www.noip.com/whois
Updated Date: 2022-06-13T19:44:37Z
Creation Date: 2000-02-17T19:56:50Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2031-02-17T19:56:50Z
Registrar: Vitalwerks Internet Solutions, LLC DBA No-IP
Registrar IANA ID: 1327
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +775.8531883
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: No-IP Dynamic DNS
Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant State/Province: NV
Registrant Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Registry Admin ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Admin Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Registry Tech ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Tech Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Tech Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Name Server: nf1.no-ip.com
Name Server: nf2.no-ip.com
Name Server: nf3.no-ip.com
Name Server: nf4.no-ip.com
Name Server: nf5.no-ip.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/

Are You the Owner of Hopto.org?

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