Unwanted Application Distributor
This site is classified as Unwanted Application Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 6 blacklist detections. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for webcompanion.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored webcompanion.com
On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Microsoft Software
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (6)
unclear social-profile authenticity
Positive signals:
a long-term domain history (14.8 years)
presence in public traffic rankings
Context signals:
content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; software products and downloads
Last checked September 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.4
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What is Webcompanion?
Webcompanion.com is associated with PUP distribution. That usually means software bundles where extra components are preselected or hidden behind "recommended" install paths.
Users often end up with unwanted toolbars, notification spam modules, and background services that slow the system or track browsing behavior. Review installer options carefully and remove unknown bundled apps after installation.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as unwanted application distributor.
webcompanion.com should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 1/100 trust score, and publicly displayed security sources report 6 warning(s). Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.
Why is webcompanion.com marked "Unwanted Application Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates webcompanion.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted, Fake Social Media Links - Risk), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (2 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.
Cybersecurity
Cookie Consent
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
Microsoft Software
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 webcompanion.com 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 webcompanion.com. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.
AI-generated Text
This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.
Established Domain
webcompanion.com 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.
Fake Social Media Links - Risk
This site: Automated analysis found social media icons or links that did not lead to recognizable public profiles. This can result from outdated, incomplete, or template-based content. Check the links directly before relying on them to confirm the site's public presence.
Domain StatusClient: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited+1 more·DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Technical Details
IP Address104.19.208.152
Hosting ProviderAS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.San Francisco, California, US
SSL CertificateWE1SSL certificate not verifiedTLS 1.2 · from August 30, 2026 at 8:49 AM · to November 28, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Name Serversbill.ns.cloudflare.com ines.ns.cloudflare.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 titleWeb Companion by Adaware - Prevent malware infections and privacy breaches at its source.
Original descriptionAdaware Web Companion anti-malware software solution. Protection against malware, malicious websites, and privacy breaches. Secure your PC from malware. Download Web Companion for free
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (24)
cdn.cookielaw.orgfonts.googleapis.comcdn.webcompanion.comgeolocation.onetrust.comfonts.gstatic.comwww.clarity.msmyaccount.adaware.comcloud.webcompanion.compagead2.googlesyndication.comwww.facebook.comajax.googleapis.comc.bing.comhn.inspectlet.comtwitter.comscripts.clarity.ms
and 9 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
CybersecurityCookie ConsentMicrosoft SoftwareBootstrap FrameworkjQuery LibraryFake Social Media Links - Risk
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Ahrefs
SEO tools and backlink analysis platform.
Google Verification
Domain ownership verified by Google.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Spycloud
Account takeover prevention and fraud investigations.
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
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