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Santecool.net Malware Distributor

September 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Santecool → Safety Check

First checked September 15, 2026 at 2:42 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 2 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for santecool.net Domain Maturity: 4976 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 2 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,691,342 Popularity Trust Zone: .net Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country FR Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for santecool.net. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored santecool.net

On-page mentions:
Smoking, France
Tech signals:
Advertising Network, Wordpress Platform, SEO Optimization
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (2)
  • limited independent reputation data
Last checked September 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.4

What is Santecool?

Santecool.net 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 Santecool.net. 2026-09-15 17:42:04

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 January 29, 2013 at 6:07 PM through the company OVH, SAS and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is santecool.net safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

santecool.net has a blacklist warning and a 10/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

Why is santecool.net marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates santecool.net, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Smoking, 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.

Santecool Digital Footprints

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

Smoking
France
Advertising Network
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.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

SEO Optimization

The santecool.net website employs search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs).

jQuery Library
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.

Established Domain

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

Listed by Gridinsoft

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified santecool.net as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @santecool (this site) (741 followers, 318 following, 9,325 posts, listed 11 times, since 2010, no account badge, location: France).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel santecool (@santecool) (338 subscribers, 143 videos, 177,796 total views, since 2024).

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.

External provider warnings: 2/27 Malware Distributor

This section shows what independent external 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.

CRDF
Malicious
Webroot
Malicious

External provider results for Santecool.net, last checked September 15, 2026. — VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created January 29, 2013 at 6:07 PM Updated: February 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM · Expires: January 29, 2027 at 6:07 PM
Domain Age 13.6 years
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected FR (France)
Registrar OVH, SAS IANA ID: 433
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 109.234.167.151
Hostname 109-234-167-151.reverse.odns.fr
Hosting Provider AS50474 O2SWITCH SAS Paris, Île-de-France, FR
SSL Certificate YR1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from August 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM · to November 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Name Servers ns1.o2switch.net
ns2.o2switch.net

Content Analysis

Website title Santecool, média santé bien-être consommation et société
Website description Santecool est un média indépendant santé, bien-être, consommation et société, fondé par Sophie Madoun en 2013. Site officiel : Santecool.net
Primary Language
Profile
@santecool · 741 followers · 16.4 years
santecool · 338 subscribers · 2.7 years
Mentioned hosts (8)
www.googletagmanager.com www.wordpress.org www.elegantthemes.com fonts.googleapis.com fundingchoicesmessages.google.com fonts.gstatic.com pagead2.googlesyndication.com santecool.net

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Smoking France Wordpress Platform SEO Optimization jQuery Library
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Santecool.net?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to santecool.net 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 santecool.net 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 santecool.net.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Santecool.net 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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