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Monetoad.com Adware distributor

December 29, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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Monetoad.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.

What is Monetoad.com?

Is monetoad.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the monetoad.com because it was clasified as adware distributor. This domain was registered 2 years ago through the company INWX GmbH and had the owner admitad GmbH. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +49.30983212112.

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.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
5 / 100
Trust Score
December 29, 2024 at 5:34 AM

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

Domain Age
945 days
Registrant
admitad GmbH
Registrar INWX GmbH
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.112.1
Global Rank
#250,070
Primary Language

Content Analysis

TATRCK

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures

Helpdesk
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
250 070
-32 604
Monetoad.com is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Monetoad.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Monetoad.com

General

Domain Name monetoad.com
Registry Domain ID 2734961783_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.domrobot.com
Registrar URL https://whois.domrobot.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2025-10-28T09:51:17Z
Registrar INWX GmbH
Registrar IANA ID 1420
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +49.30983212112
Reseller INWX GmbH
Reseller URL https://www.inwx.de
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-10-28T00:20:04Z
Creation Date 2022-10-28T09:51:17Z

Registrant Information

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Name Servers

Name Server pam.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System https://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain Name: monetoad.com
Registry Domain ID: 2734961783_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.domrobot.com
Registrar URL: https://whois.domrobot.com
Updated Date: 2024-10-28T00:20:04Z
Creation Date: 2022-10-28T09:51:17Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-10-28T09:51:17Z
Registrar: INWX GmbH
Registrar IANA ID: 1420
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +49.30983212112
Reseller: INWX GmbH
Reseller URL: https://www.inwx.de
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: admitad GmbH
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Registrant State/Province: BW
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Name Server: gerald.ns.cloudflare.com
Name Server: pam.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: https://wdprs.internic.net/

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