Malware Distributor
This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 5 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for qu.ax. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored qu.ax
On-page mentions:
File Sharing, Hosting Provider
Tech signals:
Web Application
Positive signals:
strong independent trust
popular site
a long-term domain history (6.6 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (4)
Context signals:
content related to hosting and web-infrastructure services; file sharing and downloadable content
Last checked May 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
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What is Qu?
Qu.ax 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 Qu.ax.
2026-05-03 11:38:01
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 6 years ago through the company Stanco doo
and ownership information is not publicly available.
Complaint contact not found.
Is qu.ax safe?
โ Unfortunately, not likely.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.
qu.ax 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 qu.ax marked "Malware Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates qu.ax, 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 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.
File Sharing
Hosting Provider
Web Application
This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.
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).
Popular Site
qu.ax shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.
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.
Provider warnings: 5/27 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
CyRadar
Malicious
Dr.Web
Malicious
Kaspersky
Malware
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious
BitDefender
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
Qu.ax blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on May 3, 2026
Domain Information
CreatedOctober 22, 2019 at 9:00 PMExpires: October 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Website descriptionqu.ax - Simple, private, and reliable file hosting service. Upload and share files easily with our user-friendly platform. Fast, secure, and free to use.
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