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Io9.com Reputation Check

June 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Io9 โ†’ Safety Check

First checked June 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: fake social-link and cybersecurity tools and services. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for io9.com Domain Maturity: 9684 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 18,259 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for io9.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored io9.com

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Movies, Streaming Platform, Phones, Science
Tech signals:
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • a long-term domain history (26.5 years)
  • limited positive customer feedback (2 reviews)
  • popular site
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Negative signals:
  • a redirect to another domain (gizmodo.com)
  • unclear social-profile authenticity
Context signals:
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; streaming media
Final destination:
https[:]//gizmodo.com/io9
Last checked June 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
This domain was registered 26 years ago through the company OVH, SAS and ownership information is not publicly available.

About io9.com

We reviewed io9.com and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 66/100. Key signals include fake social links, cybersecurity tools and services, and movie/streaming content. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Io9.com. 2026-06-08 01:05:24

FAQ

Is io9.com safe?

Based on current analysis, io9.com appears to be generally safe overall, although some caution points still remain. Important context includes fake social links and cybersecurity tools and services. Basic verification is still recommended.

Why does io9.com have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (OVH, SAS), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; streaming media. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment is moderated by fake social links and cybersecurity tools and services, which keeps the report in a more cautious posture despite the cleaner technical checks.

Io9 Digital Footprints

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

Cybersecurity
Deals
Movies
Streaming Platform
Phones
Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Science
Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Redirects to Another Domain

This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.

Established Domain

io9.com has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Fake Social Media Links - Risk

Analysis reveals that this site displays social media icons or links that do not connect to legitimate social media profiles. This deceptive practice is commonly employed to create false legitimacy and represents a significant indicator of fraudulent intent requiring immediate caution.

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.

Domain Information

Created December 2, 1999 at 3:08 PM Updated: December 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM ยท Expires: December 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Domain Age 26.5 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar OVH, SAS IANA ID: 433
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete ยท Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 172.67.183.242
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US ยท Hosting Provider ยท Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate WE1 QUIC ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from May 20, 2026 at 3:27 PM ยท to August 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Name Servers agustin.ns.cloudflare.com
monika.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title io9 | We Come From the Future
Website description We come from the future.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (56)
www.youtube.com onetag-sys.com securepubads.g.doubleclick.net ep1.adtrafficquality.google sync.crwdcntrl.net www.gizmodo.com.br cdnjs.cloudflare.com static.cloudflareinsights.com x.com events.newsroom.bi instagram.com facebook.com sb.scorecardresearch.com pagead2.googlesyndication.com optiyield-data.opti-digital.com and 41 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Deals Movies Streaming Platform Phones Cookie Consent Science Fake Social Media Links - Risk
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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