Is cdn.pcappstore.com a scam?

Our automated security review flags cdn.pcappstore.com as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.

Is cdn.pcappstore.com safe to use?

No — cdn.pcappstore.com scored 25/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.

Does cdn.pcappstore.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. cdn.pcappstore.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE1, expiring in 69 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the cdn.pcappstore.com domain?

cdn.pcappstore.com is 17.6 years old, registered on 11/12/2008 through CommuniGal Communication Ltd.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has cdn.pcappstore.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged cdn.pcappstore.com as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is cdn.pcappstore.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. cdn.pcappstore.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is cdn.pcappstore.com hosted?

cdn.pcappstore.com resolves to an IP operated by Datacamp Limited in US (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

How often is the cdn.pcappstore.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 26, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cdn.pcappstore.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is cdn.pcappstore.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Dangerous· 25/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A long-standing distribution hub for 'PC App Store' adware and browser hijackers that compromise system performance and privacy.

Top reasons

Widely flagged as a distributor of Win32/Stapcore adware and browser hijackers.Multiple reports of 'PC App Store' installing itself without explicit user permission.Associated with 'pc-app.store', which is actively blocked by major phishing blocklists.

cdn.pcappstore.comScanned 5h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

DANGEROUS

Heuristics 82·MT 18

Category tags

malwareadwarepup#malware95% MT confidence

Warning signals (1)

1 of 92 engines flagged

Positive signals (4)

Not on major blacklists Domain is 18 years old Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

1/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

18 years old

Registered Nov 12, 2008

MT Intelligence

Dangerous

High likelihood · 95% confidence

DANGEROUS

Critical risk detected

A long-standing distribution hub for 'PC App Store' adware and browser hijackers that compromise system performance and privacy. Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.

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LIVE RENDER

cdn.pcappstore.com

1Page renders a raw XML Access Denied error message

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →

Visual Screenshot Analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

/ 100

High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The screenshot shows a server-level XML error indicating access is denied, which provides no visual evidence of scam activity or legitimate content.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

Page renders a raw XML Access Denied error message

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

High scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust18/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation

Confidence

While the domain has existed since 2008, its reputation is overwhelmingly negative across the security community. Our research found extensive reports from Reddit, BleepingComputer, and major antivirus providers identifying the software as a persistent adware threat. The site often uses landing pages to push installers that bundle unwanted 'Stapcore' malware and browser-hijacking scripts. Although the main domain is old, the specific 'cdn' subdomain is currently used to serve these risky payloads. Gridinsoft and other security engines have flagged the infrastructure as suspicious or malicious due to these distribution patterns.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The URL currently returns a raw XML 'Access Denied' error. This is typical for a Content Delivery Network (CDN) endpoint that is designed to serve direct file downloads rather than a user-facing website.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on an IP with a clean technical reputation, but the software it serves is the primary threat. It uses a valid Let's Encrypt SSL certificate to appear secure, though this only encrypts the connection and does not validate the safety of the files.

Domain History

The domain pcappstore.com was registered in 2008 and is linked to Fast Corporation LTD in Israel. Despite its age, it has transitioned from a legitimate Baidu-affiliated project into a widely blacklisted source of intrusive adware.

Web Reputation

Independent review aggregators show a poor 2.0/5 rating, with users frequently complaining about 'sneaky' installations. Security researchers have documented the software's ability to create full-screen ad overlays and redirect web traffic to fraudulent sites.

Risk Factors

Widely flagged as a distributor of Win32/Stapcore adware and browser hijackers.
Multiple reports of 'PC App Store' installing itself without explicit user permission.
Associated with 'pc-app.store', which is actively blocked by major phishing blocklists.
Gridinsoft antivirus engines flag the domain as suspicious.
Documented history of bundling Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) in its installers.
User reviews on an independent review aggregator and technical forums highlight extreme difficulty in removing the software.

Positive Signals

Domain has been registered for over 17 years.
Valid SSL certificate is in place.
Hosting IP has no recent history of unrelated abuse reports.

AI Recommendation

Do not download any software from this domain. If you have already installed 'PC App Store', run a full system scan with a reputable antivirus and check your browser extensions for unauthorized changes.

Scam network detected

2 linked domains correlated

The domain is part of a network operated by Fast Corporation LTD that distributes software previously associated with Baidu's international app store.

pc-app.storefastcorporate.com

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for cdn.pcappstore.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

17 yrs

Registered Nov 2008

Business registration

Active · Israel

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

4 scam reports · 15 complaints

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain pcappstore.com registered in November 2008 (over 17 years old); cdn.pcappstore.com is its CDN subdomain used for landing pages (e.g. /lp/lpr.html with ad tracking parameters).
Heavily associated with adware/PUP: multiple removal guides, YouTube videos, forum posts (Reddit, BleepingComputer, Microsoft Q&A) describe unwanted installs, browser hijacking, ads, and full-screen overlays.
Malwarebytes blocks related domain pc-app.store for fraud and mimicking legitimate web stores to push PUPs, adware, riskware.
Scamadviser rates cdn.pcappstore.com as "fair" / "probably not a scam but legit" due to age and SSL but notes low traffic rank, iframe, hidden WHOIS, and recommends caution; other scanners (Gridinsoft, AlienVault OTX, JoeSandbox, ANY.RUN) f
Linked to "Fast Corporation" / "Fast Corporation LTD" (website fastcorporate.com claims 21M+ users, Israel offices, copyright 2017-2026); earlier versions tied to Baidu.
Trustpilot shows 2.0/5 from 10 reviews for pcappstore.com; widespread user complaints of sneaky installation and difficulty removing.
Sandbox analyses (JoeSandbox, ANY.RUN) of cdn.pcappstore.com landing pages confirm malicious or suspicious behavior.

Scam reports (4)

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

Reddit r/computervirusesopen
"I found this specific adware on my laptop called "PC App Store""
Malwarebytesopen
"The domain pc-app.store was blocked by Malwarebytes because it is associated with fraud. Websites in this domain mimic legitimate web stores to trick visitors into installing PUPs, adware, and riskware."
BleepingComputer Forumsopen
"Windows Defender detected an adware threat: Win32/Stapcore Location: C:\users\jeff\pcappstore\pcappstore.exe"
ExpressVPN Blogopen
"PC App Store-related software can install browser hijackers that redirect you to sponsored, fraudulent, or risky websites"

Business registration

Status: active · Israel

Claims to be Fast Corporation (or Fast Corporation LTD), with offices in Israel; associated with older Baidu PC App Store but current version widely flagged as PUP/adware distributor. Domain pcappstore.com registered Nov 2008.

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

We found 15 formal complaints and 4 major security advisories regarding this domain. Reports on Reddit and BleepingComputer describe the software as a 'virus' or 'adware' that installs browser hijackers. Independent review aggregators show a low 2.0/5 rating with users warning of deceptive installation tactics. Security researchers have specifically linked this domain to the distribution of Win32/Stapcore malware.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

1 engine flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

0Malicious1Suspicious57Harmless92Engines

of 92

Gridinsoft

Suspicious· suspicious

1 antivirus engine flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age18 years old

RegistrarCommuniGal Communication Ltd.

RegisteredNov 12, 2008

ExpiresNov 12, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE1

ExpiresSep 3, 2026 (69d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingDatacamp Limited

Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPDatacamp Limited

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Avoid this site

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

Do not interact with cdn.pcappstore.com
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
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.
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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 ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review flags cdn.pcappstore.com as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
No — cdn.pcappstore.com scored 25/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
Yes. cdn.pcappstore.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE1, expiring in 69 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
cdn.pcappstore.com is 17.6 years old, registered on 11/12/2008 through CommuniGal Communication Ltd.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged cdn.pcappstore.com as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. cdn.pcappstore.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
cdn.pcappstore.com resolves to an IP operated by Datacamp Limited in US (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 26, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cdn.pcappstore.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·cdn.pcappstore.com

DANGEROUS

This domain is a distribution point for the 'PC App Store' software, which is widely flagged as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and adware. Multiple security sources confirm it installs browser hijackers and intrusive advertisements without clear user consent. You should avoid downloading or running any files from this site.

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