Our automated security review found no threat indicators on cian.ru. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.

Is cian.ru safe to use?

cian.ru passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 95/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.

Does cian.ru have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. cian.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018, expiring in 262 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has cian.ru been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report cian.ru as clean.

Is cian.ru on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. cian.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is cian.ru hosted?

cian.ru resolves to an IP operated by Yandex.Cloud LLC in RU (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.

Is cian.ru a well-known website?

Yes. cian.ru sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.

How often is the cian.ru report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 4, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cian.ru have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is cian.ru legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 95/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Cian.ru is a massive, legitimate real estate platform that is frequently targeted by third-party scammers posting fake apartment listings.

Why we trust it

Official domain of a major, publicly traded real estate corporation.Clean scan results from over 90 antivirus engines and malware detectors.Valid high-assurance (OV) SSL certificate issued by a trusted authority.

cian.ruScanned 1h ago

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Trust score

SAFE

Score breakdown

Heuristics 100·MT 92

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Positive signals (4)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Safe

Low likelihood · 95% confidence

SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

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cian.ru

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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.

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Visual inspection

Visual similarities noted — cleared by the overall checks

Our vision model noted some visual similarity to a known brand, but the domain, security records, and reputation checks confirm this is the legitimate site — so this is shown for transparency, not as a red flag.

Visual similarity50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust92/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

Our analysis confirms this is the official domain for one of Russia's largest real estate services, operating for over a decade. The site holds a valid high-assurance SSL certificate and maintains a massive global traffic rank, which are strong indicators of a legitimate enterprise. While there are numerous consumer complaints, these almost exclusively concern fraudulent listings posted by independent users or agents rather than the platform itself. The company is a registered legal entity with active business status and significant institutional backing. We found no evidence of technical malice, phishing, or malware on the domain.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site serves as a comprehensive portal for buying, selling, and renting residential and commercial property. It features advanced search filters, interactive maps, and professional tools for real estate agents.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted on a stable infrastructure with a clean IP reputation and a valid GlobalSign RSA OV SSL certificate. It handles massive traffic volumes and is recognized as a top-tier regional site.

Domain History

The domain has a long-standing history and is owned by MKAO 'Cian.ru', a company that was recently redomiciled to Russia and is listed on the Moscow Exchange. It is the primary, authoritative domain for the brand.

Web Reputation

The platform has a mixed reputation on independent review aggregators, largely due to the difficulty of moderating millions of user-generated listings. However, it is widely cited by professional sources and expats as the standard tool for property searches in its region.

Risk Factors

High volume of user-reported fake listings and rental scams posted by third parties.
Poor consumer ratings on review sites due to listing moderation challenges.
Reports of difficulty obtaining refunds for blocked or removed paid advertisements.

Positive Signals

Official domain of a major, publicly traded real estate corporation.
Clean scan results from over 90 antivirus engines and malware detectors.
Valid high-assurance (OV) SSL certificate issued by a trusted authority.
Top-tier global traffic ranking indicating a massive, active user base.
Verified business registration and physical headquarters in Moscow.

AI Recommendation

Use the site for property searches but remain vigilant. Never pay a deposit or 'reservation fee' before seeing a property and meeting the landlord or a verified agent in person.

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 cian.ru, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

Active · Russia

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

6 scam reports · 800 complaints · 4 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

cian.ru is the main Russian real estate classifieds platform (apartments, houses, rentals, sales) operating since ~2013, equivalent to Zillow; owned by CIAN Group / MKAO Cian.ru
Company underwent jurisdiction change from Seychelles to Russia (Kaliningrad SAR) in 2024; previously had NYSE ADR listing (delisted 2023); now public status pursuit in Russia
Hundreds of user complaints on Otzovik (845 reviews, avg 1.6/5), Google Play, Sikayetvar about fake/scam ads by third parties, agents stealing listings/photos, blocked paid ads without refund, poor support
Platform claims AI/moderation to filter fakes; publishes articles advising users on spotting rental scams and fake domains mimicking cian.ru
Positive mentions: widely used by expats and locals in Moscow/St. Petersburg for real listings; high app downloads (10M+); described as best platform despite imperfections
No evidence of the domain itself being a scam or clone; complaints center on user-generated scam ads and platform handling of them
Domain reputation checks (ScamAdviser, Gridinsoft) rate it as likely legitimate/low risk

Scam reports (6)

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

Otzovikopen
"Агентство помогает аферистам обманывать людей. Опубликовал в ЦИАН объявление о продаже своей квартиры... Вдруг вижу объявление о продаже моей же квартиры, якобы от собственника за 3500000 миллиона рублей с полностью скопированными с моего.."
Otzovikopen
"Нечестная работа! Присвоение данных по недвижимости и фотографий объекта без ведома владельца недвижимости! Выдают частные объявления за свои, взимая с клиентов комиссионные за сделку!"
Otzovikopen
"Воруют деньги. Выставил объявление по недвижимости, заплатил 850 рублей. На следующий день... объявление заблокировано... Деньги не отдают."
Google Playopen
"Cheated by Cian. i booked a place and made a prepayment. then went to the place but it was not like in the photos so i didnt stay and left. Called Cian to request my money back. They said they need photos of place..."
Sikayetvaropen
"В отзывах часто пишут про ложные объявления от недобросовестных агентов или мошенников на Циан. ... жалобы на Циан встречаются регулярно. Пользователи пишут о фейковых или неактуальных объявлениях, мошенниках в аренде..."

Positive reviews (4)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Facebook / Expat Flatopen
"We all use CIAN (www.cian.ru). The truth of the matter is, if an apartment in Moscow is available for rent it will be on CIAN. ... Although not perfect, CIAN really is the best real estate search platform in Moscow."
Otzovikopen
"Очень удобный сервис поиска недвижимости. ... Удобно, много фильтров"
Otzovikopen
"Удобный сайт с реальными объявлениями. ... Удобный интерфейс Много фильтров Реальные объявления Бесплатный просмотр всех объявлений"
Google Playopen
"Cian is the leading service in Russia for those looking for real estate to rent, buy or sell. ... 4.0 *star* 196K reviews 10M+ Downloads"

Business registration

Status: active · Russia

MKAO 'Cian.ru' (International Joint Stock Company), previously Cian Plc / Cian Technology Ltd (Seychelles); redomiciled to Russia (Kaliningrad SAR) in 2024; major shareholders include Elbrus Capital (~65%), Roemer Capital (20%); listed on Moscow Exchange; address Elektrozavodskaya Ulitsa, 27, Moscow

Research summary

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

We found extensive evidence that cian.ru is the primary real estate platform in Russia. Consumer review sites like Otzovik and platforms like Google Play show a high number of complaints regarding fraudulent listings and poor customer support. However, these reports describe 'scams on the platform' rather than the platform itself being a scam. Business records confirm the company is an active International Joint Stock Company (MKAO) with significant market presence.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified

Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious60Harmless92Engines

Clean

Kaspersky

Clean

Bitdefender

Clean

Microsoft

Not in pass

ESET-NOD32

Not in pass

Avira

Not in pass

Sophos

Clean

Fortinet

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Emsisoft

Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

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

Technical checksdomain · encryption · redirects · server reputation

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018

ExpiresMar 24, 2027 (262d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingYandex.Cloud LLC

Server locationRU

PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://cian.ru/
2302https://cian.ru/
3404https://cian.ru/tmgrdfrend/showcaptcha?cc=1&form-fb-hint=2.150&mt=ACF8D3D6FF890ED6C2505AC5F9771047BFFAB64C53E36686F8129D11B0C74B3B600BF89E03E484DC9E057713F0B33ED4DEB75C7A89734A78D952434872651BA4257B59BC2374E3745F151E335B7BDD04474C8EEAEED7D2E9A433436D79359B3F6AE9C98EE9E8FBC3407A20BCDED5A3C57211F7D73B31F9DADB98FAA74D239BF022078A66EC6A82B0E63E16FB4EA9BD8AA290F79F393B7D7BC076716BD6AA1336CD984FE18A093E389118EBA82113D6A331333A417BEBFF4A58E044A47664C2B6FD44E9A0A57D7F48006977AA8A282C80B1082B852FB17B7CA27A1C100CE30863FDE14224AF167D3DDBC3FD3BF445C2BFA5F6C6&retpath=aHR0cHM6Ly9jaWFuLnJ1Lw%2C%2C_d779c99487c2ce3f1be4465937b4ebc4&t=7%252F1783220724%252Ff664c41ba6b8527818fb9a3d7612c939&u=8989452620735712495&s=c371d5ee171ec2c70f7820d5122f5ed5

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file1

ISPYandex.Cloud LLC

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

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 cian.ru and not a lookalike like c-ian.ru.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.
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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 ↗

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 found no threat indicators on cian.ru. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
cian.ru passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 95/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
Yes. cian.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018, expiring in 262 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report cian.ru as clean.
No. cian.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
cian.ru resolves to an IP operated by Yandex.Cloud LLC in RU (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.
Yes. cian.ru sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 4, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cian.ru 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·cian.ru

SAFE

Cian.ru is the leading real estate marketplace in Russia, similar to Zillow or Rightmove. While the platform is legitimate, users must be cautious of third-party scammers who post fake property listings. Always verify agents and never send money before viewing a property in person.

Use the site for property searches but remain vigilant. Never pay a deposit or 'reservation fee' before seeing a property and meeting the landlord or a verified agent in person.

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