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Lnkd.in Phishing

July 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Phishing
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Desktop View
Jul 20, 2025
Website screenshot of Lnkd.in
Phishing
34
Trust Score
#2,164
Global Rank
US
Location
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LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up 1 billion members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

Lnkd.in operates a phishing platform designed to extract sensitive user information including login credentials and financial data through social engineering attacks.

The platform implements various deceptive techniques including fraudulent emails, counterfeit websites, and misleading communications designed to impersonate trusted entities and manipulate users into providing personal information.

This threat vector poses significant risks to online security through unauthorized access and misuse of compromised credentials and personal data.

Is lnkd.in safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks lnkd.in because it was classified as phishing.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, lnkd.in has been identified as a potential phishing. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Phishing - High Risk), 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. Lnkd.in has a low trust score of 34/100 according to our algorithm.

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.

Lnkd.in Digital Footprints

Jobs
Registration Form

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 lnkd.in and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Phishing - High Risk

The website exhibits strong similarities to known phishing operations designed to impersonate trusted entities and steal user credentials, payment information, or personal data. Exercise extreme caution when interacting with lnkd.in and avoid entering sensitive information.

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates lnkd.in receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

High Trust Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates lnkd.in maintains a high trust rating based on security protocols, user feedback, and operational transparency metrics.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

Phishing
34 / 100
Trust Score
July 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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

Domain Information

Organization LinkedIn
Top Level Domain
.in
Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 150.171.22.12
Hosting Provider
AS8075 Microsoft Corpo...
Redmond, US
Global Rank
#2,164
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up

1 billion members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

professional networking job opportunities industry insights

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Jobs Registration Form Phishing - High Risk AI-generated Text Multilanguage Popular Site High Trust Score

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
echo-enemy-alanine-salami
Unique identifier based on site analysis
Phishing operations employ social engineering techniques to deceive users into revealing sensitive information including login credentials, financial data, or personal information through fraudulent communications impersonating trusted entities.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that allows users to connect with colleagues, find job opportunities, and share industry insights.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
2 164
-128
Lnkd.in 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 Lnkd.in?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block lnkd.in 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 "lnkd.in" 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 "lnkd.in" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner of Lnkd.in?

If you own Lnkd.in, 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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