Trusted but Verify
Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and strong community presence across verified profiles: X, LinkedIn, though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for ocw.mit.eduDomain Maturity: 15132 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 0 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 0 negative tags, 1 warning signalSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 3 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated from social profiles: X, LinkedInPopularityTrust Zone: .eduTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 1 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country USLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for ocw.mit.edu. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
(Personal information withheld).
Complaint contact not found.
About mit.edu
We reviewed ocw.mit.edu and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 75/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections and strong independent trust. Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.
FAQ
Is ocw.mit.edu safe?
Based on current analysis, ocw.mit.edu appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.
Why does ocw.mit.edu look trustworthy?
Key factors include hosting in US and content related to sports. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment, although routine verification is still reasonable.
Ocw.mit Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Sports
Registration Form
Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on ocw.mit.edu. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.
COVID-19
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Social Media Links
The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.
High Trust Score
Verified X Profile
Ownership verification confirms that mit.edu controls the X profile @MITOCW (MIT OpenCourseWare) (212,684 followers, 829 following, 11,707 posts, listed 3,748 times, since 2009, blue badge, location: Cambridge, MA).
Verified LinkedIn Page
Ownership verification confirms that mit.edu controls the LinkedIn page MIT OpenCourseWare (66,576 followers, 0 LinkedIn employees, company size 51-200 employees, founded 2001, industry: E-learning, headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts).
Strong Community Presence
mit.edu has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.
Domain Information
RegistrantPersonal information withheldProtected by Gridinsoft
Top Level Domain.eduDomain Extension
Subdomainocw
Technical Details
IP Address151.101.130.132
Hosting ProviderAS54113 Fastly, Inc.San Francisco, California, US
SSL CertificateCertainly Intermediate R1SSL certificate not verifiedTLS 1.3 · from March 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM · to April 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Name Serverseur5.akam.net usw2.akam.net asia1.akam.net use5.akam.net
Content from the analyzed website
Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.
Original page titleMIT OpenCourseWare | Free Online Course Materials
Original descriptionMIT OpenCourseWare is a web based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity
MIT OpenCourseWare
· 66,576 followers
· founded 2001
· E-learning
· size 51-200 employees
Mentioned hosts (32)
analytics.google.comfonts.googleapis.comcdn-images.mailchimp.comapi.appzi.iochalk-radio.simplecast.como48788.ingest.sentry.iopagestates-tracking.crazyegg.comwww.youtube.comwww.facebook.comwww.ocw-openmatters.orgstats.g.doubleclick.netmitocw.zendesk.comwww.instagram.comgiving.mit.edufonts.gstatic.com
and 17 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
SportsRegistration FormCOVID-19
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Fastly
Edge cloud platform and CDN.
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
If you own Ocw.mit.edu and want to challenge the trust score, please submit a review request via portal.gridinsoft.com. There you can claim your profile and add verified company/contact details. If you cannot access the portal, email legal(at)gridinsoft.com with proof of legitimacy and contact details. We never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.
Your comment is currently undergoing moderation and will be published shortly.
Help protect others by sharing this page on social media! The more people who know about ocw.mit.edu, the fewer chances they have to deceive someone else.Help others evaluate ocw.mit.edu by sharing this page on social media!
Help protect others by sharing this page on social media! The more people who know about ocw.mit.edu, the fewer chances they have to deceive someone else. Help others evaluate ocw.mit.edu by sharing this page on social media!