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Softcatalog.io Scam Check: Blacklist Warning

October 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Softcatalog → Safety Check

First checked May 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Suspicious Website Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights 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.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for softcatalog.io Domain Maturity: 1526 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 3 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 3,356,041 Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for softcatalog.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored softcatalog.io

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Games, Microsoft Software
Tech signals:
Advertising Network, Drupal Platform
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (3)
  • limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
  • a long-term domain history (4.2 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Context signals:
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; online gaming
Last checked October 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8

What is Softcatalog?

According to its current page title, softcatalog.io presents itself as “Бесплатные программы для компьютера”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.

This domain was registered August 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC (Personal information withheld).

Is softcatalog.io safe?

Use caution with softcatalog.io. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 29/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.

Why is softcatalog.io marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft's current assessment of softcatalog.io is based on the domain-specific reputation, content, and technical signals listed in the report. 3 of 27 publicly displayed security sources report a warning. A separate license-restricted partner security signal also contributes to the automated assessment; its provider name and verdict cannot be displayed publicly under the source license.

Softcatalog Digital Footprints

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

Cybersecurity
Games
Microsoft Software
Advertising Network
Drupal Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using Drupal CMS. This highly customizable platform powers approximately 1.2% of websites.

Bootstrap Framework

This site uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

Google Tag Manager

The softcatalog.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

jQuery Library
Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of softcatalog.io. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.

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.

External provider warnings: 3/27 Suspicious Website

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.

Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
ESET
Phishing
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious

External provider results for Softcatalog.io, last checked October 19, 2026. — VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created August 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM Updated: August 18, 2026 at 11:31 AM · Expires: August 16, 2027 at 10:01 PM
Domain Age 4.2 years
Registrant Personal information withheld Protected by Gridinsoft
Registration country United States
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Auto Renew Period · Client Delete Prohibited · Client Renew Prohibited +2 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 80.89.239.177
Hostname vm4490520.43ssd.had.wf
Hosting Provider NovoServe B.V. Lelystad, Flevoland, NL
Network AS24875 - NovoServe B.V. Hosting
SSL Certificate YR1 TLSv1.2 · Valid for: 3 months · from October 1, 2026 at 4:29 PM · to December 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Name Servers ns07.domaincontrol.com
ns08.domaincontrol.com

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Бесплатные программы для компьютера
Original description Экспертные обзоры, рейтинги, сравнение, бесплатная загрузка и ответы на пользовательские вопросы о популярных програ�...
Mentioned hosts (21)
cdn.jsdelivr.net fonts.googleapis.com ep1.adtrafficquality.google googleads.g.doubleclick.net stats.g.doubleclick.net cdn.softdownloads.ru www.w3.org ep2.adtrafficquality.google viber.softcatalog.io kaspersky.softcatalog.io www.google-analytics.com mc.webvisor.org www.googletagmanager.com fonts.gstatic.com analytics.google.com and 6 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Games Microsoft Software Drupal Platform Bootstrap Framework jQuery Library
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 Softcatalog.io?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to softcatalog.io 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 softcatalog.io 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 softcatalog.io.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

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