Is ci3.googleusercontent.com legit and safe?

Our automated security review found no threat indicators on ci3.googleusercontent.com, so it appears legitimate. All 92 antivirus engines we queried report it clean, and the domain is 17.7 years old, registered on November 17, 2008 — established domains are far less likely to be scams. Even so, always double-check the exact address in your browser, because phishing emails routinely spoof real, trusted domains like this one.

Is ci3.googleusercontent.com safe to use?

ci3.googleusercontent.com passed our automated checks with a trust score of 92/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged it at the time of the last scan, and its signals line up with an established, legitimate site. Treat any unexpected login prompt or payment request on it with the same caution you would anywhere.

Could a legitimate site like ci3.googleusercontent.com still be used in a scam?

Yes — and this is worth understanding. Even trustworthy domains get spoofed in phishing emails (a fake message that only looks like it's from ci3.googleusercontent.com), and legitimate sites are occasionally compromised on specific pages. A clean verdict means the site itself checks out today; it does not mean every email or link claiming to be from ci3.googleusercontent.com is genuine. Always reach the site by typing the address yourself rather than clicking links in unexpected messages.

Has ci3.googleusercontent.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No — all 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network currently report ci3.googleusercontent.com as clean. That's a good sign, though antivirus coverage is only one of the many signals we weigh, and brand-new scam sites can appear clean before vendors catch up.

Is ci3.googleusercontent.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No — ci3.googleusercontent.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 ci3.googleusercontent.com domain?

ci3.googleusercontent.com is 17.7 years old, registered on November 17, 2008 through MarkMonitor Inc.. A multi-year registration history is one of the stronger signals against a scam, though it's never a guarantee on its own — established domains can still be misused.

Does ci3.googleusercontent.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — ci3.googleusercontent.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WR2, valid for another 61 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".

Where is ci3.googleusercontent.com hosted?

ci3.googleusercontent.com resolves to an IP operated by Google LLC in US (Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad — but hosting that doesn't match a brand's claimed country, or that sits on networks known for abuse, is one of the many signals we weigh alongside the verdict above.

How often is the ci3.googleusercontent.com report updated?

This report is a record of the scan run on July 14, 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 ci3.googleusercontent.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

SAFE

No active threats found in completed checks

The technical and reputation checks that completed found no active threat. Open-web research was incomplete, so use this as a strong safety signal rather than an absolute guarantee.

Security Review

Is ci3.googleusercontent.com legit or a scam?

This looks safe to use.

Legitimate Google image-hosting subdomain (17.7 years old) occasionally abused by spammers for tracking pixels.

Cross-checked against 9 independent sources — none of the completed checks raised a concern

Open-web research was partially available; the verdict uses the other completed checks.

Why we trust it

Domain registered 17.7 years ago and owned by Google LLC.Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines.Hosting IP carries a clean abuse score of 0/100.

ci3.googleusercontent.comScanned Jul 14, 2026

Post Facebook

92/100

Trust score

0 = danger · 100 = safe

SAFE

Score breakdown

Heuristics 95·MT 90

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clearNot on major blacklistsDomain is 18 years oldEncrypted connectionClean server reputation

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At a glance

The most useful evidence from this scan, separated from the final verdict so you can judge the signals yourself.

9 checks completed

Antivirus engines

0/92

No engine flagged this URL

Domain Age

18 years old

Registered Nov 17, 2008

Browser blocklists

Clear

No Google Safe Browsing warning

Encryption

Valid

TLS TLSv1.3

Visual inspection

50/100

Visual risk score

Open-web research

Partial

Only validated claims are shown

Website Preview

SCAN-TIME CAPTURE

ci3.googleusercontent.com

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

Visual analysis

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

Analysis

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust90/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

95%

Confidence

The domain ci3.googleusercontent.com belongs to Google LLC and has been registered since 2008. Our antivirus network returned zero detections and the hosting IP carries a clean abuse score. The page serves as a technical endpoint for Google services rather than a standalone website. Three user reports mention seeing the domain inside spam emails, but those complaints target the spammers, not the domain itself. The domain shows no signs of credential harvesting, malware distribution, or any scam pattern.

Risk Factors

Spammers occasionally abuse the domain to host tracking images inside phishing emails.

Positive Signals

Domain registered 17.7 years ago and owned by Google LLC.
Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines.
Hosting IP carries a clean abuse score of 0/100.
Valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services.
No scam reports or complaints found against the domain itself.

The full analysis

Page Content

The domain does not host a public website. It functions as an image and cache endpoint for Google services such as Gmail signatures and cached content. No login forms, checkout pages, or user-facing content appear.

Infrastructure

The IP 192.178.155.132 shows zero abuse reports and a clean reputation score. SSL certificate is valid and issued by Google Trust Services. No redirects occur and the connection stays within Google's own infrastructure.

Domain History

Registered 17.7 years ago on 17 November 2008 through MarkMonitor Inc. The record lists Google LLC as the owner with no privacy protection applied. This long-established registration matches other official Google subdomains.

Web Reputation

Three user reports link the domain to spam emails, but all describe attackers misusing Google's legitimate image hosting rather than any compromise of the domain. No scam reports, complaints, or negative business reviews exist. Independent sources consistently identify the subdomain as part of Google's trusted infrastructure.

What this means for you

The domain is safe. If you see links to ci3.googleusercontent.com inside unsolicited emails, treat the email itself as suspicious, not the domain. The infrastructure is operated by Google and carries no inherent risk.

AI Recommendation

The domain is safe. If you received an unsolicited email containing links to this subdomain, treat the email as suspicious and do not click further links or provide any information.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Domain Timeline

Threat Detection

Antivirus Engines

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

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

Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

Not listedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Technical Details

domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referenced

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.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age18 years old

RegistrarMarkMonitor Inc.

RegisteredNov 17, 2008

ExpiresNov 17, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WR2

ExpiresSep 14, 2026 (61d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingGoogle LLC

Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file9

ISPGoogle LLC

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

What to do

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

Double-check the exact URL in your address bar
Confirm you are actually on ci3.googleusercontent.com and not a lookalike like c-i3.googleusercontent.com.com or an IDN homoglyph.
Use a password manager
Password managers only auto-fill on the exact domain they were saved for — they refuse to fill lookalike domains, which is the single best phishing defence.
Discuss this site on the forum
If you have first-hand experience with this site — good or bad — share it with the MalwareTips community.
Open

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·ci3.googleusercontent.com

SAFE

Why we rated ci3.googleusercontent.com safe

This is a legitimate Google infrastructure subdomain used for hosting images and cached content. The domain itself is not malicious, though spammers sometimes abuse it to host tracking pixels in phishing emails.

The domain is safe. If you received an unsolicited email containing links to this subdomain, treat the email as suspicious and do not click further links or provide any information.

AV engines

Domain age

18 yrs

Flagged

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Safety FAQ

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

Our automated security review found no threat indicators on ci3.googleusercontent.com, so it appears legitimate. All 92 antivirus engines we queried report it clean, and the domain is 17.7 years old, registered on November 17, 2008 — established domains are far less likely to be scams. Even so, always double-check the exact address in your browser, because phishing emails routinely spoof real, trusted domains like this one.
ci3.googleusercontent.com passed our automated checks with a trust score of 92/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged it at the time of the last scan, and its signals line up with an established, legitimate site. Treat any unexpected login prompt or payment request on it with the same caution you would anywhere.
Yes — and this is worth understanding. Even trustworthy domains get spoofed in phishing emails (a fake message that only looks like it's from ci3.googleusercontent.com), and legitimate sites are occasionally compromised on specific pages. A clean verdict means the site itself checks out today; it does not mean every email or link claiming to be from ci3.googleusercontent.com is genuine. Always reach the site by typing the address yourself rather than clicking links in unexpected messages.
No — all 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network currently report ci3.googleusercontent.com as clean. That's a good sign, though antivirus coverage is only one of the many signals we weigh, and brand-new scam sites can appear clean before vendors catch up.
No — ci3.googleusercontent.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.
ci3.googleusercontent.com is 17.7 years old, registered on November 17, 2008 through MarkMonitor Inc.. A multi-year registration history is one of the stronger signals against a scam, though it's never a guarantee on its own — established domains can still be misused.
Yes — ci3.googleusercontent.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WR2, valid for another 61 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".
ci3.googleusercontent.com resolves to an IP operated by Google LLC in US (Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad — but hosting that doesn't match a brand's claimed country, or that sits on networks known for abuse, is one of the many signals we weigh alongside the verdict above.
This report is a record of the scan run on July 14, 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 ci3.googleusercontent.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

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