Y2meta.com - Adware Distributor or Trusted Website?
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Y2meta.com Adware distributor

July 12, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Adware Distributor
Checked by Website Reputation Checker
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Risky Territory
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Y2meta → Safety Check

First checked 1 year ago
Adware distributor
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
High traffic ranking (#61,030)

How we scored y2meta.com

On-page:
Movies, Registration Form, Music
SSL Certificate:
SSL information not available
Risk indicators
  • Low Scamadviser Score
Last checked July 12, 2024 at 7:24 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v1.8.2

What is Y2meta?

Y2meta.com operates as a browser hijacker implementing adware distribution mechanisms. The platform modifies default search engine configurations and redirects search queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure, enabling monetization through intrusive advertising campaigns including pop-ups, banners, and other unwanted content.

To maintain data security and system integrity, conduct comprehensive anti-malware scanning and exercise heightened caution when encountering similar threat vectors.

This domain was registered 6 years ago through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.9854014545

Is y2meta.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of July 12, 2024, Y2meta.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 adware distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is y2meta.com marked "Adware distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates y2meta.com, focusing on hidden ownership details, suspicious content indicators (Low Scamadviser Score), 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.

Y2meta Digital Footprints

Movies
Registration Form

The y2meta.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of it and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Music
Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates y2meta.com has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

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
Adware distributor
July 12, 2024 at 7:24 AM

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

Domain Information

Created March 23, 2019 at 6:57 AM
Updated February 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Domain Age
6.7 years
Registrant
Privacy service provided b...
Privacy Protected
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.234.81
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#61,030

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Y2meta Downloader - Download youtube video, convert youtube to mp3

Y2meta.com is a website to download video Youtube, download music from youtube, convert youtube to mp3, convert youtube to mp4 online for free

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Movies Registration Form Music Low Scamadviser Score
Verified Services:

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

SPF
v=spf1 -all
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

Threat actors responsible for adware distribution deploy unwanted advertising software that compromises system performance and user privacy through unauthorized data collection for targeted advertising campaigns.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
61 030
-635
Y2meta.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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How to block Y2meta.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block y2meta.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 "y2meta.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 "y2meta.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Y2meta.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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