Pdfhost.io Reviews: Phishing, Legit or Safe Check

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Pdfhost → Safety Check

First checked 10 months ago

Phishing

Website content analyzed

Method: automated checks.

Reputation footprint:

High traffic ranking (#89,778)

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-10-27 12:21:46

How we scored pdfhost.io

On-page:

18+, Shopping, Cryptocurrency, Deals, Books, Financial Service, Billing Issues, Movies, Registration Form, Recovery Service, Microsoft Software, Link Shortener, Advertising Network, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Browser Insights

SSL Certificate:

Issued by WE1 on September 14, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (QUIC)

Positive signals

Review System
Multilanguage
Popular Site
Established Domain

Risk indicators

Blacklisted

42 /100

Trust Score

7.3 years

Domain Age

#89,778

Global Rank

Location

Site is warned

Last checked October 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.8

What is Pdfhost?

Pdfhost.io 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 7 years ago through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.9854014545

Is pdfhost.io safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of October 27, 2025, Pdfhost.io has a low trust score of 42/100 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 pdfhost.io marked "Phishing"?

Gridinsoft evaluates pdfhost.io, focusing on hidden ownership details, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted), 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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18+

Shopping

Analysis indicates that pdfhost.io operates as an e-commerce platform facilitating online transactions for goods or services. The website implements shopping cart functionality, payment processing systems, and product catalog features typical of commercial retail operations.

Cryptocurrency

The pdfhost.io website references cryptocurrency transactions or educational content related to digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other blockchain-based currencies. Users should exercise caution as cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible and the decentralized nature of these assets provides limited recourse for fraudulent activities.

Deals

Books

Financial Service

The pdfhost.io 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.

Billing Issues

The website contains dedicated sections addressing payment disputes, subscription management, chargeback procedures, refund policies, and other financial transaction concerns, indicating established billing operations.

Movies

Registration Form

The pdfhost.io website implements data collection forms that may request 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.

Recovery Service

The website pdfhost.io advertises fund recovery services for lost or stolen assets. While some operate on contingency fee structures, others may require upfront payments, which can indicate fraudulent operations. Verify credentials and regulatory compliance before engaging such services.

Microsoft Software

Link Shortener

This website employs URL shortening services to create abbreviated web addresses. While commonly used for convenience and marketing purposes, shortened URLs can obscure destination websites and may be exploited to conceal malicious or deceptive content.

Review System

The website integrates external review platforms enabling users to share experiences and rate products or services offered by pdfhost.io. Review systems enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making, though review authenticity should be independently verified.

Advertising Network

Google Tag Manager

The pdfhost.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

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.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified pdfhost.io as unsafe.

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Security Risk Detected

42 / 100

Phishing

October 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age

7.3 years

Registrant

Privacy service provided b...

Privacy Protected

Registrar NAMECHEAP INC

Top Level Domain

.io

Generic TLD

Nameservers barbara.ns.cloudflare.com
tanner.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 172.67.203.30

Hosting Provider

AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.

San Francisco, US

Global Rank

#89,778

Available languages

DNS Records 172.67.203.30 A
104.21.82.151 A
2606:4700:3035::ac43:cb1e AAAA
2606:4700:3030::6815:5297 AAAA
barbara.ns.cloudflare.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

PDF Host - Upload PDF Files For Free

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.

Mentioned hosts (9):

www.googletagmanager.com ep1.adtrafficquality.google www.google.com ep2.adtrafficquality.google static.cloudflareinsights.com googleads.g.doubleclick.net pagead2.googlesyndication.com pdfhost.io www.google-analytics.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

18+ Shopping Cryptocurrency Deals Books Financial Service Billing Issues Movies Registration Form Recovery Service Microsoft Software Link Shortener Review System Advertising Network Google Tag Manager Cloudflare Browser Insights Multilanguage Popular Site Established Domain Blacklisted

Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

Google Verification

Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

butter-solar-river-green

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

89 778

+11 630

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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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

CRDF

Malicious

ArcSight Threat Intelligence

⚠️ Suspicious

BitDefender

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Phishing Database

Clean

Netcraft

Clean

Criminal IP

Clean

OpenPhish

Clean

ESET

Clean

CyRadar

Clean

Sophos

Clean

Pdfhost.io blocked? Check the safety report created on October 27, 2025

How to block Pdfhost.io?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

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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