Malware Distributor
This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 4 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (3)
Last checked June 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
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What is Protection.retarus?
Protection.retarus.com is linked to malware distribution. The typical pattern is a file presented as a normal installer, update, crack, or document tool.
After execution, payloads may steal saved credentials, inject browser scripts, deploy spyware, or drop ransomware components. Damage often happens silently before users notice obvious symptoms.
Figure 2.
Website screenshot for Protection.retarus.com.
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Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.
protection.retarus.com should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 10/100 trust score, and multiple security vendors blacklist the domain. Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.
Why is protection.retarus.com marked "Malware Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates protection.retarus.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted), 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 — 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.
Wordpress Platform
Our analyzer determines that this website is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally.
Web Application
This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.
Google Tag Manager
The protection.retarus.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Extended Data
This site includes extended structured page data about entities, offerings, or site metadata.
Blacklisted by Security Providers
Security Alert: Several security scanners have marked this site as unsafe. The site shows signs of potentially harmful activity, such as malware or phishing, which may put users at risk (Warning Summary).
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for protection.retarus.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
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.
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.
Long Term Domain
protection.retarus.com is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.
Established Domain
This site 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.
Verified LinkedIn Page
Ownership verification confirms that protection.retarus.com controls the LinkedIn page Retarus (10,977 followers, 0 LinkedIn employees, company size 201-500 employees, founded 1992, industry: Software Development, headquarters: München, Bayern).
Strong Community Presence
This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.
Provider warnings: 4/30 Malware Distributor
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
Cluster25
Phishing
CRDF
Malicious
VIPRE
Phishing
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
Protection.retarus.com blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 3, 2026
Domain Information
CreatedMay 9, 1996 at 4:00 AMUpdated: June 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM · Expires: May 10, 2035 at 4:00 AM
Domain StatusClient Transfer ProhibitedDNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Subdomainprotection
Technical Details
HTTP status301
IP Address207.126.138.152
Hostnameprotection.retarus.net
Hosting Providerretarus GmbHNew York City, New York, US
NetworkAS48328 - retarus GmbHHosting
SSL CertificateDigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from July 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to August 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversns-1452.awsdns-53.org ns-1712.awsdns-22.co.uk ns-732.awsdns-27.net ns-83.awsdns-10.com
Content Analysis
Website titleTurning Data Into Trusted Business Processes - Retarus
Website descriptionRetarus enables enterprises to send, receive, and process valuable data securely — helping them build, protect, and manage business processes with confidence.
Available languages
Profile
Retarus
· 10,977 followers
· founded 1992
· Software Development
· size 201-500 employees
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