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Tceq.texas.gov Malware Distributor

June 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Tceq.texas → Safety Check

First checked June 20, 2026 at 3:39 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 1 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 tceq.texas.gov Domain Maturity: 10488 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,773 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov Trust Zone Operational Signals: 4 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for tceq.texas.gov. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored tceq.texas.gov

Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
Context signals:
  • official government site
Final destination:
https[:]//www.tceq.texas.gov/
Last checked June 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.8

What is Tceq.texas?

Tceq.texas.gov 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 Tceq.texas.gov. 2026-06-20 06:39:41

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 28 years ago through the company get.gov and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

Is tceq.texas.gov safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

tceq.texas.gov 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 tceq.texas.gov marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates tceq.texas.gov, focusing on hidden ownership details, 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 — 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.

Tceq.texas Digital Footprints

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

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.

Google Tag Manager

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

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 this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Established Domain

tceq.texas.gov has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Blacklisted

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

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that tceq.texas.gov controls the X profile @TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) (11,405 followers, 868 following, 8,535 posts, listed 266 times, since 2010, no account badge, location: Texas).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel TCEQNews (@tceq) (3,020 subscribers, 950 videos, 531,596 total views, since 2010, country: US).

Verified Business Services

This domain 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

The domain tceq.texas.gov 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.

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.

Provider warnings: 1/27 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
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

Tceq.texas.gov blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 20, 2026

Domain Information

Created October 2, 1997 at 1:29 AM Updated: September 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM · Expires: September 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Domain Age 28.7 years
Registrar get.gov IANA ID: 8888888
Domain Status Server Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .gov Domain Extension
Subdomain tceq

Technical Details

HTTP status 302
IP Address 168.44.255.15
Hosting Provider General Services Commission Austin, Texas, US
Network AS1761 - General Services Commission Government
SSL Certificate Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA OV R36 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from February 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 28, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers merlin.texan.state.tx.us
ns.capnet.state.tx.us
ns5.capnet.state.tx.us
ns9.tex-an.net

Content Analysis

Website title Homepage - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov
Website description The Official Site of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Primary Language
Profile
@TCEQ · 11,405 followers · 16.2 years
TCEQNews · @tceq · 3,020 subscribers · 15.7 years
Mentioned hosts (25)
stats.g.doubleclick.net siteimproveanalytics.com www.tceq.texas.gov 77508.global.siteimproveanalytics.io takecareoftexas.org analytics.google.com public.govdelivery.com www.texas.gov twitter.com blog.tceq.texas.gov www.instagram.com www.google.com cse.google.com www.linkedin.com www.googletagmanager.com and 10 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Registration Form
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Canva Online graphic design platform. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).

How to block Tceq.texas.gov?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to tceq.texas.gov 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 tceq.texas.gov 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 tceq.texas.gov.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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