Malware Distributor
This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 3 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (3)
limited independent reputation data
limited public history
Positive signals:
a long-term domain history (17.7 years)
Last checked October 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
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What is Sh008.hostgator?
Sh008.hostgator.in 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.
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 23, 2009 at 12:14 PM through the company Endurance International Group India Private Limited
and ownership information is not publicly available.
Complaint contact not found.
Is sh008.hostgator.in safe?
— Unfortunately, not likely.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.
sh008.hostgator.in should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 10/100 trust score, and publicly displayed security sources report 3 warning(s). Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.
Why is sh008.hostgator.in marked "Malware Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates sh008.hostgator.in, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers), 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.
Blacklisted by Security Providers
Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of sh008.hostgator.in. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
Established Domain
hostgator.in has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
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.
CTX AI
Malware
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Phishing
Sophos
Malware
External provider results for Sh008.hostgator.in, last checked October 10, 2026.
— VirusTotal
Domain Information
CreatedJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Domain Age17.7 years
RegistrarEndurance International Group India Private Limited
Top Level Domain.inCountry Code TLD
Subdomainsh008
Technical Details
HTTP status404
IP Address162.241.85.141
Hostnamesh008.hostgator.in
Hosting ProviderAS46606 Unified LayerProvo, Utah, US
SSL CertificateSectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from March 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 12, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Content Analysis
Mentioned hosts (2)
cdn.jsinit.directfwd.comsh008.hostgator.in
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