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Informationvine.com Adware distributor

January 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Informationvine.com 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 13 years ago through the company MarkMonitor, Inc. and had the owner Ask.com.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.2086851750

Is informationvine.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks informationvine.com because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, informationvine.com 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. Informationvine.com has a very low trust score of 10/100 according to our algorithm.

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

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
10 / 100
Trust Score
January 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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
4994 days
Registrant
Ask.com
Registrar MarkMonitor, Inc.
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 199.232.38.114
Hosting Provider
AS54113 Fastly, Inc.
New York City, US
Global Rank
#159,143

Content Analysis

Original website content:

www.informationvine.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Established Domain
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
159 143
+14 266
Informationvine.com is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Informationvine.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Informationvine.com

General

Domain Name informationvine.com
Registry Domain ID 1683846038_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL http://www.markmonitor.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2025-10-24T00:00:00+0000
Registrar MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID 292
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.2086851750
Domain Status serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-08-02T02:17:33+0000
Creation Date 2011-10-24T20:28:45+0000

Registrant Information

Registrant Organization Ask.com
Registrant State/Province CA
Registrant Country US
Registrant Email Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com

Administrative Contact

Admin Organization Ask.com
Admin State/Province CA
Admin Country US
Admin Email Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com

Technical Contact

Tech Organization Ask.com
Tech State/Province CA
Tech Country US
Tech Email Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com

Name Servers

Name Server dns2.p05.nsone.net
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain Name: informationvine.com
Registry Domain ID: 1683846038_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2024-08-02T02:17:33+0000
Creation Date: 2011-10-24T20:28:45+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-10-24T00:00:00+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Organization: Ask.com
Registrant State/Province: CA
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com
Admin Organization: Ask.com
Admin State/Province: CA
Admin Country: US
Admin Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com
Tech Organization: Ask.com
Tech State/Province: CA
Tech Country: US
Tech Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/informationvine.com
Name Server: dns3.p05.nsone.net
Name Server: dns1.p05.nsone.net
Name Server: dns4.p05.nsone.net
Name Server: dns2.p05.nsone.net
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of Informationvine.com?

If you own Informationvine.com, 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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The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

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