Mindspring.com Reviews: Phishing, Legit or Safe Check

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Mindspring → Safety Check

First checked 11 months ago

Phishing

Website content analyzed

Method: automated checks.

Reputation footprint:

High traffic ranking (#14,644)

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2024-10-31 22:47:54

How we scored mindspring.com

On-page:

Deals, Movies, Registration Form

SSL Certificate:

SSL information not available

Positive signals

Helpdesk
Popular Site
Established Domain

46 /100

Trust Score

31.5 years

Domain Age

#14,644

Global Rank

Location

Last checked October 31, 2024 at 8:47 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v1.9.5

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.

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This domain was registered 31 years ago through the company CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, INC. and had the owner Earthlink Inc.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.8887802723

Is mindspring.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of October 31, 2024, Mindspring.com has a low trust score of 46/100 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 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.

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Deals

Movies

Helpdesk

The website implements customer support infrastructure including centralized help desk services for user inquiries, technical support, billing assistance, and issue resolution through multiple communication channels including phone, email, and chat systems.

Registration Form

The mindspring.com website implements data collection forms requesting 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.

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.

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Security Risk Detected

46 / 100

Phishing

October 31, 2024 at 8:47 PM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age

31.5 years

Registrant

Earthlink Inc

Registrar CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, ...

Top Level Domain

.com

Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.18.39.115

Hosting Provider

AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.

San Francisco, US

Global Rank

#14,644

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Internet Service Provider: High-Speed, Fiber Internet | EarthLink

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

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Deals Movies Helpdesk Registration Form Popular Site Established Domain

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

echo-zebra-hydrogen-wolfram

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

14 644

+599

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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How to block Mindspring.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block mindspring.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
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:

Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
Click the Tools tab;
Click the Ignore List;
Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
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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