Is astutebetaapk.com safe?

http://astutebetaapk.com/

High RiskStatus

Coveragecomplete4 of 4 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

Unofficial Free Fire proxy tool site distributes third-party APK with limited security signals

Astutebetaapk.com offers an unauthorized 'VIP proxy tool' APK for the Free Fire mobile game. The site is 57 days old, shows one isolated antivirus detection, and directs visitors to download an unofficial APK outside official app stores.

Avoid downloading or installing the APK. Use only official app stores for game-related software to reduce malware and account-ban risks.

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Saved site captureCaptured safely during this scan 1 antivirus engine flagged this URLWebroot

Calibrated safety spectrum

Where this site sits

Dangerous1–20
High Risk21–44
Moderate Risk45–69
Low Risk70–84
Safe85–100

The score combines saved evidence strength and analysis quality. Coverage is reported separately.

01 · Investigation Brief

Investigation Brief

Download flow and site claims

A prominent 'Download Now' button leads to an internal download page for the 'Astute Beta Server' APK.

The page describes the tool as an 'advanced VIP proxy tool' that masks the user's IP to access Free Fire servers from different regions.

Technical signals versus operator risk

the multi-engine malware scan shows one isolated detection from Webroot across 92 engines, indicating limited but non-zero security concern.

The domain is only 57 days old, a timeframe commonly associated with short-lived distribution sites.

No corporate identity, contact details, or developer credentials are provided on the site.

How visitors reach the download

Visitors land on the homepage, see promotional text about Free Fire features, and click the 'Download Now' button.

The button redirects to an internal page that hosts the APK file for direct download.

Why the score is 28

Single isolated antivirus detection (Webroot). Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.

02 · Security Evidence

Security evidence

Collected signals and independent provider data for this URL.

Antivirus Engines

1/ 92

detections

Fresh result

1 engine flagged this URL

Every saved adverse engine is listed below. The full provider matrix remains available for audit.

Malicious: 1
Suspicious: 0
Total: 92

Adverse antivirus results
Engine	Finding
WebrootMalicious	malicious

All 92 engine results

Webroot - malicious - Malicious
0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
Abusix - clean - Clean
Acronis - clean - Clean
ADMINUSLabs - clean - Clean
AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
AlienVault - clean - Clean
alphaMountain.ai - unrated - Clean
AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
AutoShun - unrated - Clean
Bfore.Ai PreCrime - unrated - Clean
BitDefender - clean - Clean
Bkav - unrated - Clean
BlockList - clean - Clean
Blueliv - clean - Clean
Certego - clean - Clean
ChainPatrol - unrated - Clean
Chong Lua Dao - clean - Clean
CINS Army - clean - Clean
Cluster25 - unrated - Clean
CRDF - clean - Clean
Criminal IP - unrated - Clean
CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
CTX AI - clean - Clean
Cyan - unrated - Clean
Cyble - clean - Clean
CyRadar - clean - Clean
desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
DNS8 - unrated - Clean
Dr.Web - clean - Clean
EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
Emsisoft - clean - Clean
Ermes - unrated - Clean
ESET - clean - Clean
ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - unrated - Clean
Fortinet - clean - Clean
Fortra - unrated - Clean
G-Data - clean - Clean
GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
GreenSnow - clean - Clean
GreyNoise - unrated - Clean
Gridinsoft - unrated - Clean
Guardpot - unrated - Clean
Heimdal Security - clean - Clean
Hunt.io Intelligence - unrated - Clean
IPsum - clean - Clean
Juniper Networks - clean - Clean
K7AntiVirus - unrated - Clean
Kaspersky - unrated - Clean
LevelBlue - clean - Clean
Lionic - clean - Clean
Lumu - unrated - Clean
Malwared - clean - Clean
MalwarePatrol - clean - Clean
MalwareURL - unrated - Clean
Mimecast - unrated - Clean
Netcraft - unrated - Clean
OpenPhish - clean - Clean
PhishFort - unrated - Clean
Phishing Database - clean - Clean
Phishtank - clean - Clean
PREBYTES - clean - Clean
PrecisionSec - unrated - Clean
Quick Heal - clean - Clean
Quttera - clean - Clean
Rising - clean - Clean
SafeToOpen - unrated - Clean
Sangfor - clean - Clean
Sansec eComscan - unrated - Clean
Scantitan - clean - Clean
SCUMWARE.org - clean - Clean
Seclookup - clean - Clean
Snort IP sample list - unrated - Clean
SOCRadar - unrated - Clean
Sophos - clean - Clean
StopForumSpam - clean - Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck - clean - Clean
ThreatHive - clean - Clean
URLhaus - clean - Clean
URLQuery - unrated - Clean
Viettel Threat Intelligence - clean - Clean
VIPRE - unrated - Clean
ViriBack - clean - Clean
VX Vault - clean - Clean
Xcitium Verdict Cloud - unrated - Clean
Yandex Safebrowsing - clean - Clean
ZeroCERT - clean - Clean
ZeroFox - unrated - Clean

Security Scans

Browser Threat Feed

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the browser threat feeds available to this scan — no hit.

What we observed

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CAPTURED PAGE

astutebetaapk.com

What our review noticed on this page

1The landing page features a high-contrast, gaming-themed design with a prominent 'Download Now' call-to-action button, targeting Free Fire players.

Visual analysis

Visual context from the captured page

The landing page features a high-contrast, gaming-themed design with a prominent 'Download Now' call-to-action button, targeting Free Fire players.

Context only

What the captured page showed

1 observation

01
The landing page features a high-contrast, gaming-themed design with a prominent 'Download Now' call-to-action button, targeting Free Fire players.

03 · Investigation Story

Investigation story

The behavior, reputation, and operator evidence that explains how this site may affect a visitor.

What the site claims
Astute Beta Server APK [Latest] - Free Fire OB54 Update
What we observed
Saved browser evidence recorded file downloads.
What independent research found
2 external findings were saved and compared with the page evidence.
What remains unverified
The checks completed, but ownership, business claims, and future site behavior can still change after this snapshot.

What kind of site and risk is this?

Threat category

Malware & Deceptive Downloads

Service and business model

Downloader

Unknown

Observed behavior

File Downloads

Evidence behind this classification

01Site distributes third-party APK outside official channels for Free Fire
02Single isolated antivirus detection (Webroot)

Web research findings

Independent findings for astutebetaapk.com, including public complaints, named review sources, registration records, and look-alike-domain evidence. A missing result is shown as unverified, never converted into a clean bill of health.

Business registration

No public record found

Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.

Clone check

No clone detected

The completed research found no supported clone indicator.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The completed research found no supported look-alike match.

Web mentions

2 scam reports

Scam reports (2)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

ApkDirectoryopen
"Not officially approved by Garena - using third-party proxies may result in account suspension."
astutebetaserver.ioopen
"APK files from third-party mirror sites, Telegram groups, or unofficial aggregator pages carry risks including malware injection, credential theft, and Free Fire account compromise."

Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

04 · Domain & Infrastructure

Domain & infrastructure

Timeline · identity · encryption · redirects · hosting

The plumbing behind the site — who registered it, how it’s encrypted, where it’s hosted, and where it links out. A valid certificate or a calm server doesn’t mean the business is honest — scam sites pass these checks too. Use this to corroborate the verdict, not to overturn it.

Infrastructure map

How the saved page connected to the wider web.

Domainastutebetaapk.com
Redirects toastutebetaapk.com
Hosted byBrander Group Inc.
Referencesgoogletagmanager.com · en.wikipedia.org

Domain Timeline

Jun 16, 2026
Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 57 days old today.
Aug 12, 2026
Saved security review — Flagged as suspicious
The completed checks from this saved scan are detailed above.

astutebetaapk.com was registered very recently and is already flagged. Freshly-registered domains are disproportionately used for scams, and a young domain with active threat signals warrants extra caution.

Contact Verification

Saved contact details can help identify the operator. Their presence supports traceability; it does not prove the business is trustworthy.

What We Found

No clear contact details on the page

Emails on site's domainNone

Phone numbersNone

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles0

Signal Summary

Several contact red flags

No direct contact email found on the captured page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age57 days old

RegistrarHOSTINGER operations, UAB

RegisteredJun 16, 2026

ExpiresJun 16, 2027

Owner privacyUnknown

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE1

ExpiresSep 14, 2026 (32d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingBrander Group Inc.

Server locationUS

Web serverhcdn

Platform / CMSWordPress

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://astutebetaapk.com/
2200https://astutebetaapk.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPBrander Group Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

googletagmanager.com en.wikipedia.org

05 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

Coverage, provenance, and source freshness remain separate so a missing check is never mistaken for a clean result.

Antiviruscomplete
Browser threat feedcomplete
Page contentcomplete
Analysiscomplete
Visual evidencecomplete

Completed analysis

The conclusion is supported by the evidence saved with this report.

Saved checks from Aug 12, 2026

Technical threat

suspicious

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

Additional evidence review · Additional evidence review

Operator / customer risk

unknown

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Source coverage and freshness

Status shows whether usable evidence was saved; finding shows what that evidence observed.

Source coverage
Source	Result	Completion	Finding	Freshness
Antivirus	1 of 92 engines flagged	Completed	Adverse	fresh · Aug 12, 2026
Browser protection	No browser threat-list match	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Page content	Page fetched · HTTP 200	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Visual evidence	1 visible observation saved with the page capture	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Independent research	2 independent findings were saved	Completed	Adverse	Not available

Antivirus: Result1 of 92 engines flagged; CompletionCompleted; FindingAdverse; Freshnessfresh · Aug 12, 2026
Browser protection: ResultNo browser threat-list match; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Page content: ResultPage fetched · HTTP 200; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Visual evidence: Result1 visible observation saved with the page capture; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Independent research: Result2 independent findings were saved; CompletionCompleted; FindingAdverse; FreshnessNot available

06 · Your Next Move

Your next move

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Analyst recommendation
Avoid downloading or installing the APK. Use only official app stores for game-related software to reduce malware and account-ban risks.
Treat astutebetaapk.com as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
Share your experience
If you have additional context, drop a comment below or post on the MalwareTips forum.
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Safer Alternatives

Trying to game safely? Use a safe option instead

Buying games, skins, or in-game currency? Purchase only through official platform stores — third-party "free" or discount currency sites are a common scam and account-theft vector.

Steam
Official PC game store (Valve).
Epic Games Store
Official store with weekly free games.
Official platform store
For consoles or in-game currency, use the Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo store or the game's own site.

Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.

07 · Safety FAQ

Safety FAQ

Common questions, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers reflect the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

Is astutebetaapk.com a scam or a legit download site?

astutebetaapk.com raises serious red flags as a malware & deceptive downloads — avoid interacting with it. 1 of 92 security engines flag it (1 as outright malicious). The domain is only 1 month old through HOSTINGER operations, UAB — a fresh registration is a classic scam fingerprint. It may not be an outright scam, but the risk is high enough that you should verify it independently before trusting it with money or data.

Is astutebetaapk.com safe to use?

astutebetaapk.com has a Safety Score of 28/100 (High Risk). Analysis coverage is complete at 100%. Avoid login, payment and downloads.

I already paid or entered my details on astutebetaapk.com — what should I do?

If you've already paid or handed over details on astutebetaapk.com, act quickly. 1) Contact your bank or card issuer immediately and ask to dispute the charge or open a chargeback — the sooner you act, the better your odds. 2) Report the site to the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's IC3 at ic3.gov, and in the UK to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. 3) If you entered a password, change it on astutebetaapk.com and anywhere you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication. 4) Watch your bank and email for follow-up fraud, and keep screenshots as evidence.

Can I get my money back from astutebetaapk.com?

Often yes, if you act fast. Payments made by credit or debit card can frequently be reversed through a chargeback or dispute — contact your bank right away and explain it was a fraudulent site. Bank transfers and gift-card or voucher payments are much harder to recover, but you should still report them to your bank and to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov) or Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk). Avoid any "refund" or "recovery" service that contacts you first — it's usually a follow-up scam.

Is my device infected after visiting astutebetaapk.com?

Simply loading a page is usually lower-risk than downloading or running a file from it. If you downloaded or opened anything from astutebetaapk.com, run a full scan with reputable antivirus software and consider it untrusted. If you only viewed the page, keep your browser and OS updated, watch for unexpected pop-ups or new programs, and change passwords from a clean device if you entered any.

How do I report astutebetaapk.com?

You can report astutebetaapk.com through several official channels: the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and — in the UK — Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. You can also flag it to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish) so other browsers warn about it, and report it to the company being impersonated if there is one. Reporting helps get scam sites taken down faster.

astutebetaapk.com looks professional — how can it still be a scam?

Modern scams are built to look convincing. A valid SSL padlock, a polished template, stock photos, fake reviews, and a trust badge can all be added in minutes and prove nothing about who runs the site. Scammers buy cheap domains, clone real designs, and copy legal pages wholesale. That's exactly why an automated review that checks the domain's age, hosting, blacklists, and behaviour — rather than just how the page looks — is more reliable than a first impression.

Has astutebetaapk.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

Yes. 1 of 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network flagged astutebetaapk.com, 1 of them as outright malicious. Even a single detection from a reputable engine is a meaningful warning, and multiple detections rarely happen by accident.

Is astutebetaapk.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No — astutebetaapk.com is not currently on the major browser blocklist feeds that Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge rely on. Note that blocklists can lag behind brand-new scam domains, so "not listed" is reassuring but not a guarantee on its own.

How old is the astutebetaapk.com domain?

astutebetaapk.com is 1 month old, registered on June 16, 2026 through HOSTINGER operations, UAB. Scam sites are very often freshly registered and short-lived, so an age under six months is a reason for extra caution.

Does astutebetaapk.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — astutebetaapk.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE1, valid for another 32 days. Important caveat: SSL only encrypts the connection between you and the site — it does not verify who runs it. Almost all scam sites now have valid SSL too, so a padlock alone never means "safe".

How often is the astutebetaapk.com report updated?

This report is a record of the scan run on August 12, 2026, and the verdict reflects that point in time. Scam sites change fast — they can go live, get flagged, or vanish within days — so if you believe something about astutebetaapk.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

08 · Final Verdict

Final verdict

The saved conclusion, decisive evidence, and practical action in one final view.

Verdict score

28/100

High Risk

Unofficial Free Fire proxy tool site distributes third-party APK with limited security signals

Captured during this scan. Opening this report does not revisit the site.

Conclusion

Recommended actionAvoid downloading or installing the APK. Use only official app stores for game-related software to reduce malware and account-ban risks.

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09 · Community

Community

First-hand experiences add human context after the scanner has reached its conclusion.

Is astutebetaapk.com safe?

Unofficial Free Fire proxy tool site distributes third-party APK with limited security signals

Download flow and site claims

Technical signals versus operator risk

How visitors reach the download

Why the score is 28

What the captured page showed

What the site claims

What we observed

What independent research found

What remains unverified

Technical threat

Operator / customer risk

Proceed with caution

Analyst recommendation

Treat astutebetaapk.com as unverified

Verify the business through independent channels

Never use irreversible payment methods

Share your experience

Trying to game safely? Use a safe option instead

Unofficial Free Fire proxy tool site distributes third-party APK with limited security signals

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