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Softmaker.net Malware Distributor

September 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Softmaker โ†’ Safety Check

First checked April 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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 softmaker.net Domain Maturity: 9536 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,222,697 Popularity Trust Zone: .net Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country DE Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for softmaker.net. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored softmaker.net

On-page mentions:
Shopping
Tech signals:
Joomla Platform
Positive signals:
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term domain history (26.1 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • multi-language support
Negative signals:
  • a redirect to another domain (www.softmaker.com)
  • limited independent reputation data
Context signals:
  • content related to online shopping and ecommerce
Final destination:
https[:]//www.softmaker.com/en/
Last checked September 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.3

What is Softmaker?

Softmaker.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 Softmaker.net. 2026-09-05 21:02:33

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 July 28, 2000 at 5:15 PM through the company InterNetX GmbH and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is softmaker.net safe?

โ€” Unfortunately, not likely.

๐Ÿšจ Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

softmaker.net has a blacklist warning and a 4/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

Why is softmaker.net marked "Malware Distributor"?

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

Softmaker Digital Footprints

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

Registration Form

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

Shopping

This site shows e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart flow, and checkout-related elements.

Cookie Consent

softmaker.net implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Joomla Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using Joomla CMS. This is an open-source content management system that powers around 2.6% of websites globally.

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.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

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.

Redirects to Another Domain

This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.

Established Domain

softmaker.net has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Listed by Gridinsoft

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

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 July 28, 2000 at 5:15 PM Updated: July 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ยท Expires: July 28, 2027 at 5:15 PM
Domain Age 26.1 years
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected DE (Germany)
Registrar InterNetX GmbH IANA ID: 151
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 188.40.229.170
Hostname aceh.softmaker.com
Hosting Provider AS24940 Hetzner Online GmbH Falkenstein, Saxony, DE
SSL Certificate YE2 TLS 1.3 ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from September 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM ยท to December 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Name Servers nsa1.schlundtech.de
nsb1.schlundtech.de
nsc1.schlundtech.de
nsd1.schlundtech.de

Content Analysis

Website title SoftMaker Office and FlexiPDF: Alternatives to Microsoft Office and Acrobat
Website description SoftMaker Office: GDPR-compliant privacy. The alternative to Microsoft Office for Windowsโ€ขMacโ€ขLinuxโ€ขiOSโ€ขAndroid. PDF editor FlexiPDF as an alternative to Acrobat.
Available languages
Mentioned hosts (10)
www.softmaker.com forum.softmaker.com www.facebook.com www.softmaker.de softmaker.de eshop.softmaker.com www.freefont.de twitter.com eshop.softmaker.de softmaker.net

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration Form Shopping Cookie Consent Joomla Platform Bootstrap Framework jQuery Library Social Media Links
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 Softmaker.net?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to softmaker.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 softmaker.net is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware โ†’ Tools โ†’ Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add softmaker.net.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Softmaker.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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