Security Review

Is cdn2.videy.yt legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 48/100

Indonesian URL shortener flagged by security engines for phishing risks despite a functional interface and transparent ad-rotation model.

cdn2.videy.ytScanned 1h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Score breakdown
Heuristics 59·MT 40
Category tags
url shortener75% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)

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
2/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
1.0 year old
Registered Jun 27, 2025
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 75% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

2 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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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.

20
/ 100
Low visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The page appears to be a legitimate Indonesian URL shortening service with a professional design and transparent disclosure of its advertising-supported business model.

Visual risk20/100

What our vision model saw

5 signals

Functional URL shortening interface with single and bulk options

Professional layout with consistent branding and typography

Transparent disclosure of ad rotation (4:1 ratio) for free users

Live statistics for links created and total clicks

Standard login button and navigation elements present

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
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Confidence
The domain is just over a year old and operates as a subdomain of videy.yt, a site frequently associated with third-party video hosting and redirection. Webroot and Gridinsoft both flag the site as malicious or suspicious, citing a low trust reputation. Our analysis shows the site uses a 4:1 ad-rotation model, which often leads users through multiple redirects or sponsor pages that can host malicious content. There is no verifiable business registration or contact information, which is a common trait of ephemeral or high-risk web services. While the page itself looks professional, the combination of security flags and the nature of its redirection service increases the risk of encountering phishing.
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Page Content

The site presents a functional Indonesian-language interface for 'shortmylink,' offering single and bulk URL shortening. It transparently discloses an ad-supported model where every fourth click redirects to a sponsor, a tactic often used to monetize traffic but which can expose users to low-quality or dangerous ads.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind Cloudflare and uses Google Trust Services for its SSL certificate. It loads external resources from shortmylink.site and Cloudflare Insights, indicating a multi-domain infrastructure typical of redirection services.

Domain History

The domain videy.yt was registered in June 2025 and is currently active. While it has survived for a year, it lacks any public business identity or ownership records, making it difficult to hold the operators accountable for the content they redirect to.

Web Reputation

Security engines have assigned this domain low trust scores, specifically citing risks related to phishing and fraud. Community discussions on platforms like Reddit suggest that links from this network often involve multiple browser tab behaviors that users find suspicious.
Risk Factors
5
  • Webroot and Gridinsoft have flagged the domain as malicious or suspicious.
  • No verifiable business registration, physical address, or contact email provided.
  • The 4:1 ad-rotation model frequently exposes users to unvetted third-party advertising.
  • Associated with a domain network (videy.yt) often used for redirection and third-party hosting.
  • Low global traffic index despite claiming over 500 million clicks.
Positive Signals
3
  • Valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services.
  • Functional and professional-looking user interface.
  • Transparent disclosure of the advertising-supported business model.
AI Recommendation
Avoid using this service for shortening links that contain sensitive information, and be cautious of the ads displayed during the redirection process.
Scam network detected
5 linked domains correlated

The site is part of a large network of redirection and hosting domains, many of which share the same infrastructure and security flags.

videy.ytshortmylink.sitevidey.covidoy.devide0.fun
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Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for cdn2.videy.yt, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
1.0 yrs
Registered Jun 2025
Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
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
3 scam reports
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain cdn2.videy.yt is a subdomain of videy.yt (registered June 27, 2025, Realtime Register B.V., Cloudflare-hosted).
  • Page presents as Indonesian-language URL shortener 'shortmylink' offering link creation, analytics, multi-domain support.
  • PCrisk scan (Jun 2026): 40/100 trust, 2/91 engines flagged, categorized under 'Phishing And Other Frauds'; flagged shortmylink.site and generic suspicious objects.
  • Gridinsoft scan: 31/100 trust score, marked suspicious with blacklist warning; notes young domain (12 months), registration form, Cloudflare proxy.
  • Related videy.co (video hosting/CDN) described in Cloudflare forum (2024) as legitimate for communities.win/scored.co video uploads; some security vendors flag cdn.videy.co variants for malware/adult content.
  • Reddit threads mention videy.yt links redirecting to shortmylink or opening/closing tabs; users question safety of cdn.videy.co video links (VT scans mentioned).
  • No Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, or ScamDoc entries; no user complaints or scam reports found on Reddit or major sites; some shortmylink.co variants appear in spam contexts.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • PCriskopen

    "Is cdn.videy.yt safe? Moderate Risk — trust score 40/100, 2/91 engines flagged. ... Category: Phishing And Other Frauds"

  • Gridinsoftopen

    "Cdn2.videy.yt Scam Check: Blacklist Warning (31/100 Trust Score) ... Our system marks Cdn2.videy.yt as suspicious."

  • Gridinsoftopen

    "Cdn2.videy.yt has a blacklist warning and a 31/100 trust score."

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research found that cdn2.videy.yt is part of a larger network including videy.co and shortmylink.site. Security reports from independent analysts have flagged these domains for phishing and fraud, with trust scores as low as 31/100. While some Reddit users discuss the site in the context of video hosting, there are no positive business reviews or official registrations to confirm its legitimacy.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
2 engines 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.

1Malicious1Suspicious57Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
Webroot
Malicious· malicious
Gridinsoft
Suspicious· suspicious

2 antivirus engines 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.

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

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 contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age1.0 year old
RegistrarRealtime Register B.V.
RegisteredJun 27, 2025
ExpiresJun 27, 2027
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1
ExpiresAug 8, 2026 (36d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servercloudflare

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat cdn2.videy.yt 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.

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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 ↗

Referenced Domains

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

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 marked cdn2.videy.yt as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
  • cdn2.videy.yt currently scores 48/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. cdn2.videy.yt presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 36 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • cdn2.videy.yt is 1.0 year old, registered on 6/27/2025 through Realtime Register B.V.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • 2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged cdn2.videy.yt as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. cdn2.videy.yt is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • cdn2.videy.yt resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). 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 July 3, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cdn2.videy.yt have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·cdn2.videy.yt
SUSPICIOUS

This is an Indonesian URL shortening service that has been flagged by multiple security engines for potential phishing and fraud risks. While the interface appears functional, the lack of business transparency and negative reputation signals suggest caution. Do not use this service for sensitive links or enter personal information.

Avoid using this service for shortening links that contain sensitive information, and be cautious of the ads displayed during the redirection process.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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