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Whois.arin.net Malware Distributor

December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Whois.arin → Safety Check

First checked December 8, 2025 at 1:49 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 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.
Figure 1. Website screenshot for Whois.arin.net. 2025-12-08 03:49:42
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a malware or phishing blacklist detection (1)
  • limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
  • a long-term domain history (29.5 years)
Last checked December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.0

What is Whois.arin?

Whois.arin.net 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.

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 29 years ago through the company GKG.NET, INC. and had the owner GKG.NET Domain Proxy Service.

Is whois.arin.net safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

whois.arin.net has a blacklist warning and a 46/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

Why is whois.arin.net marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates whois.arin.net, focusing on limited website popularity, 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.

Whois.arin 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.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for whois.arin.net is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Long Term Domain

This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Blacklisted

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

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: 2/28 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
CRDF
Malicious
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

Whois.arin.net blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on December 7, 2025

Domain Information

Created December 18, 1996 at 11:00 PM Updated: May 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM · Expires: June 13, 2033 at 5:33 PM
Domain Age 29.5 years
Registrant GKG.NET Domain Proxy Service Bryan, US (United States)
Registrar GKG.NET, INC. IANA ID: 93
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD
Subdomain whois

Technical Details

IP Address 199.5.26.46
Hostname whois.arin.net
Hosting Provider AS394018 ARIN Operations Seattle, Washington, US
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from August 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns2.arin.net
u.arin.net
ns1.arin.net
ns3.arin.net

Content Analysis

Website title Whois-RWS
Website description Enter a query above.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (5)
www.googletagmanager.com www.arin.net account.arin.net search.arin.net whois.arin.net

Security Analysis

Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Whois.arin.net?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to whois.arin.net 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 whois.arin.net 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 whois.arin.net.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

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