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Westlothian.gov.uk Malware Distributor

July 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Malware Distributor
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Westlothian → Safety Check

First checked July 21, 2024 at 6:12 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. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for westlothian.gov.uk Domain Maturity: 6174 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 131,901 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov.uk Trust Zone Operational Signals: 3 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country GB Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for westlothian.gov.uk. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored westlothian.gov.uk

Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
Context signals:
  • official government site
Final destination:
https[:]//www.westlothian.gov.uk/
Last checked July 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.0

What is Westlothian?

Westlothian.gov.uk 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 Westlothian.gov.uk. 2026-07-23 01:21:52

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 16 years ago through the company unknown and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

Is westlothian.gov.uk safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

westlothian.gov.uk 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 westlothian.gov.uk marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates westlothian.gov.uk, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted), 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.

Westlothian Digital Footprints

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

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.

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.

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 westlothian.gov.uk controls the YouTube channel West Lothian Council (@westlothianvideos) (2,900 subscribers, 44 videos, 26,512 total views, since 2009, country: GB).

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

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.

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

Westlothian.gov.uk blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on March 27, 2026

Domain Information

Created August 26, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Domain Age 16.9 years
Top Level Domain .gov.uk Domain Extension

Technical Details

IP Address 35.178.63.168
Hostname ec2-35-178-63-168.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com
Hosting Provider Amazon.com, Inc. London, England, GB
Network AS16509 - Amazon.com, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate YR1 TLSv1.2 · Valid for: 3 months · from June 4, 2026 at 1:28 PM · to September 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Content Analysis

Website title West Lothian Council - West Lothian Council
Website description This cookie statement explains what cookies are, which cookies we use and why, and what you can do to manage your cookie preferences.
Primary Language
Profile
West Lothian Council · @westlothianvideos · 2,900 subscribers · 16.9 years
Mentioned hosts (13)
script.hotjar.com www.instagram.com www.facebook.com westlothian.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com fonts.googleapis.com www.gossinteractive.com www.flickr.com whatsapp.com www.youtube.com westlothian.gov.uk fonts.gstatic.com www.googletagmanager.com static.hotjar.com

Security Analysis

Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Amazon SES Email sending service by Amazon Web Services. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.

How to block Westlothian.gov.uk?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to westlothian.gov.uk 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 westlothian.gov.uk 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 westlothian.gov.uk.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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