Phishing
This site is classified as Phishing based on multiple risk signals, including 2 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for ows.ioDomain Maturity: 4556 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 1 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 3 negative tags, 2 warning signalsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 2 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .ioTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 0 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country NZLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for ows.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored ows.io
Tech signals:
Facebook Integration
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
a low third-party reputation score
a redirect to another domain (app.optimalworkshop.com)
unclear social-profile authenticity
limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
a long-term domain history (12.5 years)
Final destination:
https[:]//app.optimalworkshop.com/login
Last checked June 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
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What is Ows?
We flagged Ows.io as phishing. The page behavior matches a common credential-theft flow: impersonation first, urgency second, data request last.
Typical prompts on sites like this include account alerts, failed-delivery notices, or "verify now" dialogs asking for passwords, card numbers, or one-time codes. Do not submit credentials here. Open the real service in a new tab and check your account directly.
Figure 2.
Website screenshot for Ows.io.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.
ows.io has a blacklist warning and a 4/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.
Why is ows.io marked "Phishing"?
Gridinsoft evaluates ows.io, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted, Low Scamadviser Score, Fake Social Media Links - Risk), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
Note: Automated systems are not perfect โ 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.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Registration Form
This website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.
Cookie Consent
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
Google Tag Manager
The ows.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Facebook Integration
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
Redirects to Another Domain
This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.
Established Domain
ows.io has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Blacklisted
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Low Scamadviser Score
Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.
Fake Social Media Links - Risk
Analysis reveals that ows.io 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.
Provider warnings: 2/29 Phishing
This section shows what trusted security sources say about this site.
A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.
If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.
Gridinsoft Threat List
Warned
Scamadviser
Warned
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
Ows.io blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 8, 2026
Domain Information
CreatedDecember 18, 2013 at 1:40 AMUpdated: November 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM ยท Expires: December 18, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Hosting ProviderAmazon.com, Inc.Ashburn, Virginia, US
NetworkAS14618 - Amazon.com, Inc.Hosting
SSL CertificateSectigo Public Server Authentication CA OV R36TLS 1.3 ยท Valid for: 7 months ยท from April 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM ยท to November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversns-1101.awsdns-09.org ns-1892.awsdns-44.co.uk ns-743.awsdns-28.net ns-93.awsdns-11.com
Content Analysis
Website titleLog In | Optimal Workshop
Website descriptionOur platform lets you seamlessly conduct card sorts, tree tests, prototype tests, first-click tests, surveys, and gather qualitative insightsโall in one place.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (36)
snap.licdn.compx.ads.linkedin.comgoogleads.g.doubleclick.netjs.hs-banner.comsessions.bugsnag.comapp.optimalworkshop.comconnect.facebook.netwidget.intercom.iojs.hs-scripts.comows.ioapi-iam.intercom.iowww.google.comstats.g.doubleclick.netjs.userpilot.iotrack.hubspot.com
and 21 more
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