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Maxask.com Adware distributor

February 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Feb 26, 2025
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This domain was registered 18 years ago through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.9854014545
Adware distributor
3
Trust Score
#839,260
Global Rank
US
Location
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Maxask.com is a website that has been marked as an adware distributor by Gridinsoft. It is not a legitimate site and may contain harmful content. It is recommended to avoid visiting this site.

Maxask.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.

Is maxask.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

Through our comprehensive security analysis, maxask.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 hidden ownership details, suspicious content indicators (Fake Social Media Links - 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. Maxask.com has a very low trust score of 3/100 according to our algorithm.

We have received 1 negative user reports about this website. Users have reported various issues including suspicious activities, fraudulent behavior, or other security concerns.

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.

Maxask.com Digital Footprints

Sports
Artificial Intelligence

The website references artificial intelligence technologies or AI-powered services. While AI integration is increasingly common, some platforms may overstate AI capabilities for marketing purposes without substantial technological implementation.

Fake Social Media Links - Risk

Analysis reveals that maxask.com 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.

Long Term Domain

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for maxask.com indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

Established Domain

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

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

Adware distributor
3 / 100
Trust Score
February 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age
6710 days
Registrant
Privacy service provid...
Privacy Protected
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.26.13.123
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#839,260
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Search + AI

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Sports Artificial Intelligence Fake Social Media Links - Risk Long Term Domain Established Domain

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
blue-cup-snake-maryland
Unique identifier based on site analysis
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
839 260
+646 847
Maxask.com ranks relatively low, which often implies limited traffic. Though a lower profile does not make a site inherently malicious, bad actors sometimes favor less-monitored domains. You should remain alert, and avoid providing sensitive information if in doubt.

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How to block Maxask.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Maxask.com

General

Domain Name maxask.com
Registry Domain ID 853547790_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL http://www.namecheap.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2029-03-04T14:32:01.00Z
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Registrar IANA ID 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.9854014545
Reseller NAMECHEAP INC
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2023-10-11T00:41:39.77Z
Creation Date 2007-03-04T14:32:01.00Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Organization Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Registrant Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Registrant City Reykjavik
Registrant State/Province Capital Region
Registrant Postal Code 101
Registrant Country IS
Registrant Phone +354.4212434
Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Admin Organization Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Admin Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Admin City Reykjavik
Admin State/Province Capital Region
Admin Postal Code 101
Admin Country IS
Admin Phone +354.4212434
Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Tech Organization Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Tech Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Tech City Reykjavik
Tech State/Province Capital Region
Tech Postal Code 101
Tech Country IS
Tech Phone +354.4212434
Tech Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server lex.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/
Domain name: maxask.com
Registry Domain ID: 853547790_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL: http://www.namecheap.com
Updated Date: 2023-10-11T00:41:39.77Z
Creation Date: 2007-03-04T14:32:01.00Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2029-03-04T14:32:01.00Z
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Registrar IANA ID: 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.9854014545
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: 
Registrant Name: Redacted for Privacy
Registrant Organization: Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Registrant Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Registrant City: Reykjavik
Registrant State/Province: Capital Region
Registrant Postal Code: 101
Registrant Country: IS
Registrant Phone: +354.4212434
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: 
Admin Name: Redacted for Privacy
Admin Organization: Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Admin Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Admin City: Reykjavik
Admin State/Province: Capital Region
Admin Postal Code: 101
Admin Country: IS
Admin Phone: +354.4212434
Admin Phone Ext: 
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext: 
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: 
Tech Name: Redacted for Privacy
Tech Organization: Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Tech Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Tech City: Reykjavik
Tech State/Province: Capital Region
Tech Postal Code: 101
Tech Country: IS
Tech Phone: +354.4212434
Tech Phone Ext: 
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext: 
Tech Email: [email protected]
Name Server: ada.ns.cloudflare.com
Name Server: lex.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of Maxask.com?

If you own Maxask.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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