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Webcompanion.com Unwanted Application Distributor

October 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Webcompanion → Safety Check

First checked 5 days ago
Unwanted Application Distributor
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
High traffic ranking (#58,752)
Webcompanion.com
Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-10-21 07:42:12

How we scored webcompanion.com

On-page:
Cybersecurity, Taiwanese, Microsoft Software, Bootstrap Framework, Google Tag Manager, AI-generated Text
SSL Certificate:
Issued by WE1 on September 10, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (TLS 1.2)
Positive signals
  • Cookie Consent
  • Social Media Links
  • Popular Site
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Blacklisted by Security Providers
  • Blacklisted
1 /100
Trust Score
13.9 years
Domain Age
#58,752
Global Rank
US
Location
7
Site is warned
Last checked October 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.8

What is Webcompanion?

Webcompanion.com operates as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distribution platform specializing in deploying unnecessary software bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, and performance-degrading software.

The distribution methodology involves packaging unwanted applications with legitimate software installations, resulting in inadvertent installation of intrusive programs that compromise system performance and user privacy.

This domain was registered 13 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and owner is unknown.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: 480-624-2505

Is webcompanion.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of October 21, 2025, Webcompanion.com has a very low trust score of 1/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential unwanted application distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is webcompanion.com marked "Unwanted Application Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates webcompanion.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. 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.

Webcompanion Digital Footprints

Cybersecurity
Taiwanese
Microsoft Software
Cookie Consent

The website implements cookie consent mechanisms in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. This demonstrates that webcompanion.com adheres to data protection standards and provides users with control over personal data collection practices.

Bootstrap Framework

webcompanion.com 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.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security Alert: The website webcompanion.com has been flagged as malicious by multiple reputable security providers. These systems have identified potential threats, including malware distribution, phishing attempts, and other harmful activities. When several security engines report such risks, it indicates a serious security concern that may compromise user data, install malware, or enable fraudulent activity. For further details, please refer to the Warning Summary section.

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates webcompanion.com receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for webcompanion.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified webcompanion.com as unsafe.

Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

1 / 100
Unwanted Application Distributor
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Domain Age
13.9 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Nameservers bill.ns.cloudflare.com
ines.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 104.19.208.152
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#58,752
Primary Language
DNS Records 104.19.208.152 A
104.19.159.224 A
2606:4700::6813:d098 AAAA
2606:4700::6813:9fe0 AAAA
webcompanion-com.mail.protection.outlook.com MX
bill.ns.cloudflare.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Web Companion by Adaware - Prevent malware infections and privacy breaches at its source.

Adaware Web Companion anti-malware software solution. Protection against malware, malicious websites, and privacy breaches. Secure your PC from malware. Download Web Companion f...

Mentioned hosts (23):
cdn.webcompanion.com bat.bing.com scripts.clarity.ms c.bing.com c.clarity.ms myaccount.adaware.com www.clarity.ms ajax.googleapis.com www.webcompanion.com cdn.inspectlet.com +13 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Cybersecurity Taiwanese Microsoft Software Cookie Consent Bootstrap Framework Google Tag Manager Social Media Links Blacklisted by Security Providers AI-generated Text Popular Site Established Domain Blacklisted
Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

Google Verification Microsoft 365 Ahrefs Spycloud
SPF
v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

four-pasta-venus-delta
Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) distributors deploy unnecessary or unwanted software often bundled with legitimate applications, including browser toolbars, adware, or other software that degrades system performance or compromises user privacy.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
58 752
-12 489
Webcompanion.com falls within the top 100,000, indicating moderate popularity. It may not be as heavily targeted as higher-ranked sites, but scammers could still attempt phishing or social engineering tactics here.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

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Malicious
Netcraft
Malicious
Seclookup
Malicious
Emsisoft
⚠️ Suspicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
⚠️ Suspicious
BitDefender
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Webcompanion.com blocked? Check the safety report created on October 21, 2025

How to block Webcompanion.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block webcompanion.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "webcompanion.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "webcompanion.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Webcompanion.com, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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