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Zippyshare.com Adware distributor

July 12, 2024 at 6:26 AM
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Zippyshare.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 18 years ago through the company TUCOWS, INC. and had the owner Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.4165350123

Is zippyshare.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks zippyshare.com because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, zippyshare.com has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hidden ownership details, hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Zippyshare.com has a very low trust score of 25/100 according to our algorithm.

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.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
25 / 100
Trust Score
July 12, 2024 at 6:26 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
6868 days
Registrant
Contact Privacy Inc. C...
Privacy Protected
Registrar TUCOWS, INC.
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 145.239.9.15
Hosting Provider
AS16276 OVH SAS
Lille, FR
Global Rank
#12,921

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Zippyshare.com - [now defunct] Free File Hosting

MEGA is one of the largest cloud storage providers on the market today with a strong focus on encryption and user data privacy.

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
12 921
+713
Zippyshare.com ranks within the top 50,000, attracting a sizable user base. Cybercriminals may exploit its popularity through phishing or malware injections, though such sites often have stronger defenses in place.

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How to block Zippyshare.com?

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

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Zippyshare.com

General

Domain Name ZIPPYSHARE.COM
Registry Domain ID 583339252_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.tucows.com
Registrar URL http://tucowsdomains.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2024-09-06T13:15:16
Registrar TUCOWS, INC.
Registrar IANA ID 69
Reseller home.pl S.A.
Domain Status ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.4165350123
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System https://icann.org/wicf

Important Dates

Updated Date 2021-07-07T15:55:11
Creation Date 2006-09-06T13:15:16

Registrant Information

Registrant Name Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Registrant Organization Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Registrant Street 96 Mowat Ave
Registrant City Toronto
Registrant State/Province ON
Registrant Postal Code M6K 3M1
Registrant Country CA
Registrant Phone +1.4165385457
Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Admin Name Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Admin Organization Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Admin Street 96 Mowat Ave
Admin City Toronto
Admin State/Province ON
Admin Postal Code M6K 3M1
Admin Country CA
Admin Phone +1.4165385457
Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Tech Name Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Tech Organization Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Tech Street 96 Mowat Ave
Tech City Toronto
Tech State/Province ON
Tech Postal Code M6K 3M1
Tech Country CA
Tech Phone +1.4165385457
Tech Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server dns3.home.pl
DNSSEC unsigned 
Domain Name: ZIPPYSHARE.COM
Registry Domain ID: 583339252_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.tucows.com
Registrar URL: http://tucowsdomains.com
Updated Date: 2021-07-07T15:55:11
Creation Date: 2006-09-06T13:15:16
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2024-09-06T13:15:16
Registrar: TUCOWS, INC.
Registrar IANA ID: 69
Reseller: home.pl S.A.
Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registry Registrant ID: 
Registrant Name: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Registrant Organization: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Registrant Street: 96 Mowat Ave 
Registrant City: Toronto
Registrant State/Province: ON
Registrant Postal Code: M6K 3M1
Registrant Country: CA
Registrant Phone: +1.4165385457
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: 
Admin Name: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Admin Organization: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Admin Street: 96 Mowat Ave 
Admin City: Toronto
Admin State/Province: ON
Admin Postal Code: M6K 3M1
Admin Country: CA
Admin Phone: +1.4165385457
Admin Phone Ext: 
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext: 
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: 
Tech Name: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Tech Organization: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0113184702
Tech Street: 96 Mowat Ave 
Tech City: Toronto
Tech State/Province: ON
Tech Postal Code: M6K 3M1
Tech Country: CA
Tech Phone: +1.4165385457
Tech Phone Ext: 
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext: 
Tech Email: [email protected]
Name Server: dns.home.pl
Name Server: dns2.home.pl
Name Server: dns3.home.pl
DNSSEC: unsigned
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4165350123
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: https://icann.org/wicf

Are You the Owner of Zippyshare.com?

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The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

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