Malware Distributor
This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 2 blacklist detections and a low 1.6/5 user rating from 845 reviews. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Based on analysis of 845 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked June 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.8
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What is Soundcloud?
Soundcloud.com 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 Soundcloud.com.
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Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.
soundcloud.com 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 soundcloud.com marked "Malware Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates soundcloud.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Low SmartCustomer Score, Blacklisted, Low BBB Rating), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (845 reviews). 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.
Reliable Payment Method
Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.
Registration Form
This website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.
Music
Cookie Consent
soundcloud.com implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
Advertising Network
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Facebook Integration
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.
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for soundcloud.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
AI-generated Text
This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.
Popular Site
This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.
Low SmartCustomer Score
soundcloud.com has a low SmartCustomer score (2.3) based on 147 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.
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.
Verified YouTube Channel
Ownership verification confirms that soundcloud.com controls the YouTube channel SoundCloud (@soundcloud) (139,000 subscribers, 820 videos, 26,848,403 total views, since 2014).
Low BBB Rating
This site has a low BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating of D-, indicating potential issues with business practices or customer complaints. Exercise caution when dealing with this business.
Low BBB Reviews
This site has negative customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (1.1 stars from 8 reviews), indicating customer dissatisfaction and potential service issues.
Verified Business Services
The domain soundcloud.com publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.
Business Infrastructure
This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.
Strong Community Presence
This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.
Provider warnings: 2/28 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
BBB
Warned
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
Soundcloud.com blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 20, 2026
Domain Information
CreatedJuly 25, 2005 at 10:33 AMUpdated: May 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM · Expires: June 8, 2027 at 3:59 AM
SSL CertificateAmazon RSA 2048 M01TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from February 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 18, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversns-1445.awsdns-52.org ns-1745.awsdns-26.co.uk ns-56.awsdns-07.com ns-799.awsdns-35.net
Content Analysis
Website titleStream and listen to music online for free with SoundCloud
Website descriptionDiscover and play over 320 million music tracks. Join the world’s largest online community of artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators.
ep1.adtrafficquality.googlewww.gstatic.comwa.onelink.mestatic.criteo.nettags.crwdcntrl.netsecure.sndcdn.comidsync.rlcdn.comios-appaccounts.google.comm.soundcloud.comads.pubmatic.comcm.g.doubleclick.netconfig.aps.amazon-adsystem.comraven-edge.aditude.iocdn.id5-sync.com
and 73 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Apple
Apple Inc. services verification.
Asv
Approved Scanning Vendor (PCI DSS) verification.
Atlassian
Software development tools (Jira, Confluence).
Botify
Docker
Containerization platform verification.
GlobalSign
SSL certificate authority.
Google Verification
Domain ownership verified by Google.
Jetbrains
JetBrains tools verification.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Miro
Online collaborative whiteboard platform.
OneTrust
Privacy and security compliance platform.
OpenAI
AI research company (ChatGPT, GPT).
Postman
Postman API platform verification.
Stripe
Online payment processing platform.
Webflow
Visual web design and hosting platform.
Yahoo
Internet services and email provider.
Zoom
Video conferencing and online meetings platform.
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
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