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July 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Thedad → Safety Check

First checked July 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 2 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 thedad.com Domain Maturity: 9391 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 937,743 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for thedad.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored thedad.com

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports, Games, News Media, Joke
Tech signals:
Wordpress Platform, Shopify Platform, Facebook Integration, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a low third-party reputation score
Context signals:
  • content related to online gaming; streaming media
10 /100
Trust Score
25.7 years
Domain Age
US
Location
2
Provider warnings
Last checked July 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.0

What is Thedad?

Thedad.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.

Thedad.com
Figure 2. Website screenshot for Thedad.com. 2026-07-24 18:31:39

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 25 years ago through the company Amazon Registrar, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.
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Is thedad.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

thedad.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 thedad.com marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates thedad.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted, Low Scamadviser Score), 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.

Thedad Digital Footprints

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

Movies
Sports
Games
News Media
Joke
Wordpress Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally.

Shopify Platform

Our analyzer determines that this website is using Shopify CMS. Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform, powering around 4.4% of websites globally.

Google Tag Manager

The thedad.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Facebook Integration
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.

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

thedad.com 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.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that thedad.com controls the YouTube channel The Dad (@thedadtv) (35,100 subscribers, 391 videos, 19,736,217 total views, since 2017, country: US).

Verified LinkedIn Page

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the LinkedIn page The Dad (821 followers, 12 LinkedIn employees, company size 2-10 employees, founded 2017, industry: Entertainment Providers, headquarters: New York City, NY).

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: 2/29 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
Scamadviser
Warned
BBB
Clean
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

Thedad.com blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on July 23, 2026

Domain Information

Created November 6, 2000 at 11:41 AM Updated: May 14, 2026 at 4:02 AM · Expires: November 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Domain Age 25.7 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar Amazon Registrar, Inc. IANA ID: 468
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 108.138.128.90
Hostname server-108-138-128-90.jfk50.r.cloudfront.net
Hosting Provider Amazon.com, Inc. New York City, New York, US
Network AS16509 - Amazon.com, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M04 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from July 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to January 27, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-138.awsdns-17.com
ns-1429.awsdns-50.org
ns-1742.awsdns-25.co.uk
ns-730.awsdns-27.net

Content Analysis

Website title Entertainment, Jokes, News and Stories for Modern Fathers | The Dad
Website description The Dad is not a person, it’s a lifestyle. This is what modern fatherhood looks like. Welcome to the club.
Primary Language
Profile
The Dad · @thedadtv · 35,100 subscribers · 8.7 years
The Dad · 821 followers · founded 2017 · Entertainment Providers · size 2-10 employees
Mentioned hosts (56)
t.collectiveaudience.co secure.quantserve.com s.collectiveaudience.co cdn.parsely.com linkedin.com sr.studiostack.com htlbid.com videos-cloudfront.jwpsrv.com googleads.g.doubleclick.net fbcapi.bdg.com s0.2mdn.net px.ads.linkedin.com t.skimresources.com pippio.com www.thedad.com and 41 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Movies Sports Games News Media Joke Wordpress Platform Shopify Platform jQuery Library
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
oklahoma-sad-missouri-indigo

How to block Thedad.com?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to thedad.com 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 thedad.com 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 thedad.com.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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