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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
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
CreatedDecember 18, 1996 at 11:00 PMUpdated: May 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM · Expires: June 13, 2033 at 5:33 PM
Domain Age29.5 years
RegistrantGKG.NET Domain Proxy Service
Bryan, US (United States)
RegistrarGKG.NET, INC.IANA ID: 93
Domain StatusClient Transfer ProhibitedDNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain.netGeneric TLD
Subdomainwhois
Technical Details
IP Address199.5.26.46
Hostnamewhois.arin.net
Hosting ProviderAS394018 ARIN OperationsSeattle, Washington, US
SSL CertificateDigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from August 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversns2.arin.net u.arin.net ns1.arin.net ns3.arin.net
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