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Mindspring.com Phishing

November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Risky Territory
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Mindspring → Safety Check

First checked 1 year ago
Phishing
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
High traffic ranking (#16,887)
Mindspring.com
Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-11-27 01:12:05

How we scored mindspring.com

On-page:
Reliable Payment Method, Deals, Movies, Registration Form, Service Provider, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Integration, AI-generated Text
SSL Certificate:
Issued by WR1 on November 15, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (TLS 1.3)
Positive signals
  • Meta Verified
  • Social Media Links
  • Popular Site
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Scam - Risk
  • Blacklisted
32 /100
Trust Score
31.6 years
Domain Age
#16,887
Global Rank
US
Location
2
Site is warned
Last checked November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.9

What is Mindspring?

Mindspring.com operates a phishing platform designed to steal sensitive personal information, such as login credentials and financial data, through social engineering tactics.

The platform uses deceptive techniques, including fraudulent emails, fake websites, and misleading messages, to impersonate trusted entities and trick users into disclosing personal details.

This domain was registered 31 years ago through the company CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. and owner is unknown.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: 8887802723

Is mindspring.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.

As of November 27, 2025, Mindspring.com has a low trust score of 32/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential phishing. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is mindspring.com marked "Phishing"?

Gridinsoft evaluates mindspring.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Scam - Risk, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: 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.

Mindspring Digital Footprints

Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms for consumer protection.

Deals
Scam - Risk

Security analysis of mindspring.com has identified multiple indicators consistent with fraudulent websites, suggesting elevated risk of scam activities or malicious operations.

Movies
Registration Form

The mindspring.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of it and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Service Provider
Google Tag Manager

The mindspring.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Meta Verified

This website is linked to a verified entity on Meta’s platforms, helping to reduce the risk of impersonation or fraud.

Facebook Integration
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

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.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates mindspring.com 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.

Established Domain

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

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified mindspring.com as unsafe.

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

32 / 100
Phishing
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 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

Created April 21, 1994 at 4:00 AM
Updated April 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Domain Age
31.6 years
Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, ...
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Nameservers carl.ns.cloudflare.com
rihana.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 104.18.39.115
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#16,887
Primary Language
DNS Records 172.64.148.141 A
104.18.39.115 A
2606:4700:4403::6812:2773 AAAA
2a06:98c1:310d::ac40:948d AAAA
mx01.earthlink-vadesecure.net MX
mx04.earthlink-vadesecure.net MX
mx02.earthlink-vadesecure.net MX
mx03.earthlink-vadesecure.net MX
carl.ns.cloudflare.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

EarthLink | High-Speed Internet Plans & Reliable Coverage

Get faster internet and dependable service from America's best-rated, award-winning Internet Service Provider, EarthLink. Connecting you to what matters most!

Mentioned hosts (58):
analytics.ahrefs.com earthlink.net try.abtasty.com pay.earthlink.net www.clarity.ms pnapi.invoca.net gs.mountain.com twitter.com api.earthlink.com business.earthlink.net +48 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Reliable Payment Method Deals Scam - Risk Movies Registration Form Service Provider Google Tag Manager Meta Verified Facebook Integration Social Media Links AI-generated Text Popular Site Established Domain Blacklisted
Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

SPF
v=spf1 include:earthlink.net -all
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

yankee-wolfram-november-whiskey
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.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
16 887
-722
Mindspring.com ranks within the top 50,000, attracting a sizable user base. Cybercriminals may exploit its popularity through phishing or malware injections, though such sites often have stronger defenses in place.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

CRDF
Malicious
Gridinsoft
Warned
BitDefender
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Mindspring.com blocked? Check the safety report created on November 27, 2025

How to block Mindspring.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Mindspring.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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Your score for mindspring.com
32
points /100
The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.
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