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Publicapis.dev Malware Distributor

September 11, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Publicapis → Safety Check

First checked January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for publicapis.dev Domain Maturity: 1618 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,343,609 Popularity Trust Zone: .dev Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country IS Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for publicapis.dev. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored publicapis.dev

On-page mentions:
Jobs, Books, Sports, Forex, Electronics, Programming
Tech signals:
Helpdesk, React Platform, Next.js Framework, GitHub Profile
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • software-crack related content
  • limited independent reputation data
Context signals:
  • financial-service content that requires stronger independent verification
  • content related to forex trading services; job listings and employment services
Last checked September 11, 2026 at 11:14 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.4

What is Publicapis?

Publicapis.dev 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 Publicapis.dev. 2026-09-12 02:14:30

Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.

This domain was registered April 7, 2022 at 11:05 PM through the company Namecheap Inc. and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is publicapis.dev safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

No. Based on current analysis, publicapis.dev falls in the Danger Zone and should not be treated as a safe website unless legitimacy is independently confirmed through highly trusted sources.

Why is publicapis.dev marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates publicapis.dev, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Pirated Software - 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 — 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.

Publicapis Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Jobs
Books
Pirated Software - Risk
Sports
Helpdesk

This site includes structured support channels such as help center, ticketing, chat, or service contact pages.

Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on publicapis.dev. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Forex

publicapis.dev presents forex-related trading content, such as currency markets, broker services, exchange-rate tools, or leveraged trading features.

Electronics
Programming
React Platform

This website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.

Next.js Framework
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.

GitHub Profile

publicapis.dev links to a GitHub profile or public repository associated with the project. This is a useful transparency signal, especially when the account has public activity.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created April 7, 2022 at 11:05 PM Updated: March 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM · Expires: April 7, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Domain Age 4.4 years
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected IS (Iceland)
Registrar Namecheap Inc. IANA ID: 1068
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .dev Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 216.150.1.129
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. Walnut, California, US
SSL Certificate YR1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from August 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM · to November 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Name Servers ns1.vercel-dns.com
ns2.vercel-dns.com

Content Analysis

Website title A Collaborative List Of 1400+ Public APIs For Developers
Website description A collection of public APIs for developers, categorized and crowdsourced. Animals, books, cryptocurrencies, development, music, weather and much more.
Primary Language
Profile
Marcel Cruz · marcelscruz · 371 followers · 2 repos · 11.3 years
Mentioned hosts (17)
fantastic.jobs supadata.ai poof.bg linke.ro res.cloudinary.com screenshotscout.com webz.io datpaq.com devresourc.es niuproxy.com sent.dm serpapi.com github.com alphai.io logo.dev and 2 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Jobs Books Pirated Software - Risk Sports Registration Form Forex Electronics Programming React Platform Next.js Framework
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Publicapis.dev?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to publicapis.dev if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe publicapis.dev is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add publicapis.dev.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Publicapis.dev 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.

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