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Krnl.in Malware Distributor

August 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Malware Distributor
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Krnl โ†’ Safety Check

First checked February 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 1 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for krnl.in Domain Maturity: 583 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 0 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .in Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country IN Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for krnl.in. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a malware or phishing blacklist detection (1)
  • a redirect to another domain (krnl.vip)
  • software-crack related content
  • limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • a domain age of 19 months
Final destination:
https[:]//krnl.vip/
Last checked August 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.2

What is Krnl?

Krnl.in is linked to malware distribution. The typical pattern is a file presented as a normal installer, update, crack, or document tool.

After execution, payloads may steal saved credentials, inject browser scripts, deploy spyware, or drop ransomware components. Damage often happens silently before users notice obvious symptoms.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Krnl.in. 2026-08-20 21:15:47

Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.

This domain was registered January 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is krnl.in safe?

โ€” Unfortunately, not likely.

๐Ÿšจ Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

krnl.in has a blacklist warning and a 2/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

Why is krnl.in marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates krnl.in, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Pirated Software - Risk, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect โ€” 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.

Krnl Digital Footprints

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

Pirated Software - Risk
Games
Helpdesk

This site includes structured support channels such as help center, ticketing, chat, or service contact pages.

Wordpress Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally.

Redirects to Another Domain

krnl.in 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.

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.

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: 1/26 Malware Distributor

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.

Chong Lua Dao
Malicious

External provider results for Krnl.in, last checked August 8, 2026. โ€” VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created January 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM Updated: February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM ยท Expires: January 14, 2027 at 10:09 AM
Domain Age 19 months
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected IN (India)
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC IANA ID: 1068
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .in Country Code TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 167.235.14.55
Hostname static.55.14.235.167.clients.your-server.de
Hosting Provider AS24940 Hetzner Online GmbH Falkenstein, Saxony, DE
SSL Certificate YE1 TLSv1.3 ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from July 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM ยท to October 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Name Servers ns1.apkwale.net
ns2.apkwale.net

Content Analysis

Website title Privacy error
Website description Attackers might be trying to steal your information from krnl.in (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).
Primary Language

How to block Krnl.in?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to krnl.in 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 krnl.in is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware โ†’ Tools โ†’ Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add krnl.in.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Krnl.in and want to challenge the trust score, please submit a review request via portal.gridinsoft.com. There you can claim your profile and add verified company/contact details. If you cannot access the portal, email legal(at)gridinsoft.com with proof of legitimacy and contact details. We never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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