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Pdfhost.io Phishing

December 9, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Pdfhost.io operates a phishing platform designed to extract sensitive user information including login credentials and financial data through social engineering attacks.

The platform implements various deceptive techniques including fraudulent emails, counterfeit websites, and misleading communications designed to impersonate trusted entities and manipulate users into providing personal information.

This threat vector poses significant risks to online security through unauthorized access and misuse of compromised credentials and personal data.

This domain was registered 6 years ago through the company NameCheap, Inc. and had the owner Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.9854014545

Is pdfhost.io safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks pdfhost.io because it was classified as phishing.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, pdfhost.io has been identified as a potential phishing. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hidden ownership details, hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Pdfhost.io has a very low trust score of 21/100 according to our algorithm.

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.

Pdfhost.io Digital Footprints

Books
Financial Service

This website provides financial services including investment management, wealth advisory, or financial planning solutions. Services may encompass portfolio management, investment opportunities, financial consulting, or asset growth strategies for individual and institutional clients.

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.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates pdfhost.io 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 pdfhost.io suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

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

Phishing
21 / 100
Trust Score
December 9, 2024 at 3:45 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

Domain Age
2546 days
Registrant
Privacy service provid...
Privacy Protected
Registrar NameCheap, Inc.
Top Level Domain
.io
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.82.151
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#64,458
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

PDF Host - Free PDF Hosting

Upload, Store and Share your PDF documents instantly, for free, forever! No accounts or email addresses required. Search from a huge library of free ebooks.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Books Financial Service Helpdesk Popular Site Established Domain

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
colorado-dakota-solar-robin
Unique identifier based on site analysis
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
64 458
-166
Pdfhost.io falls within the top 100,000, indicating moderate popularity. It may not be as heavily targeted as higher-ranked sites, but scammers could still attempt phishing or social engineering tactics here.

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How to block Pdfhost.io?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block pdfhost.io 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 "pdfhost.io" 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 "pdfhost.io" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Pdfhost.io

General

Domain Name pdfhost.io
Registry Domain ID eba76ba283df4bdd8c614cd673c6d063-DONUTS

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL https://www.namecheap.com/
Registrar NameCheap, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.9854014545
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-06-16T13:24:03Z
Creation Date 2018-07-10T15:30:28Z
Registry Expiry Date 2025-07-10T15:30:28Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Organization Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Registrant State/Province Capital Region
Registrant Country IS
Registrant Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Administrative Contact

Admin Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Technical Contact

Tech Email Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.

Name Servers

Name Server tanner.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://www.icann.org/wicf/ 
Domain Name: pdfhost.io
Registry Domain ID: eba76ba283df4bdd8c614cd673c6d063-DONUTS
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL: https://www.namecheap.com/
Updated Date: 2024-06-16T13:24:03Z
Creation Date: 2018-07-10T15:30:28Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2025-07-10T15:30:28Z
Registrar: NameCheap, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.9854014545
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant State/Province: Capital Region
Registrant Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Country: IS
Registrant Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Registry Admin ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Organization: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin State/Province: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Country: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Registry Tech ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Organization: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech State/Province: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Country: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Email: Please query the RDDS service of the Registrar of Record identified in this output for information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name.
Name Server: barbara.ns.cloudflare.com
Name Server: tanner.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/

Are You the Owner of Pdfhost.io?

If you own Pdfhost.io, 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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