Is dl.yasdl.com legit or a scam?
A 14-year-old Iranian software repository that provides cracked apps but is frequently flagged for hosting malware-infected files.
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.
Analysis Summary
Warning signs detected
A 14-year-old Iranian software repository that provides cracked apps but is frequently flagged for hosting malware-infected files. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.
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MT Intelligence
The domain has been active since 2011 and serves as a major hub for Persian-speaking users to download pirated software. Our analysis shows it is the primary download server for a larger network of software sites. Although it is not a phishing or 'fake shop' scam, multiple security sources have flagged its content for containing malware. The site's business model relies on distributing 'cracked' files, which are inherently high-risk and often bundled with stealers or trojans. Because it is hosted in a region with limited oversight for copyright and security standards, the risk to international users is elevated.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for dl.yasdl.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- dl.yasdl.com is the download subdomain (direct links) for yasdl.com, a Persian software, game, crack, keygen, and activation tools repository operating since 2011 (domain registered July 14, 2011, ~14-15 years old).
- Scamadviser rates dl.yasdl.com as "Very Likely Safe" with average-to-good trust (long domain ownership, valid SSL) but notes it is a subsite of yasdl.com (which has lower score), hidden WHOIS owner, low traffic, and "several mainly negative
- yasdl.com specifically tagged by iQ Abuse Scan for "serving malware"; Gridinsoft gives dl.yasdl.com 79/100 trust score citing no major malware/phishing detections and long history but advises "verify".
- Site distributes cracked/pirated software (evidenced by file names like "_YasDL.com.part01.rar", KMS activators, serial keygens, and Scribd crack instructions referencing YasDL.com).
- No direct user scam reports (phishing, wallet theft) found on Reddit, Trustpilot, or elsewhere; primarily used for direct download links in software sharing contexts.
- Hosted in Iran; WHOIS privacy enabled; competitors include other Iranian download sites like soft98.ir, p30download.ir.
- Gridinsoftopen
"Based on current analysis, dl.yasdl.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected"
- Scamadviser (dl.yasdl.com)open
"In summary, It seems that dl.yasdl.com is legit and safe to use and not a scam website"
- Scamadviser (yasdl.com)open
"In summary, we think yasdl.com is legit and safe for consumers to access"
yasdl.com registered 2011-07-14 via Tucows Domains Inc., expires 2025-07-14 or later; Iranian download site operating since ~2011 (LinkedIn: founded 1390/2011), hosted in Iran (IP 79.127.127.29)
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
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.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No phone number listed on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1302http://dl.yasdl.com/
- 2302https://dlyasdl.85.ir.cdn.ir/cross-domain
- 3200https://edge13.85.ir.cdn.ir/cross-domain
Server Reputation
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Treat dl.yasdl.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.
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Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
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 dl.yasdl.com 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.
- dl.yasdl.com currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
- Yes. dl.yasdl.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 30 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
- dl.yasdl.com is 15.0 years old, registered on 7/14/2011 through Tucows Domains Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
- No. All 97 antivirus engines in our malware network report dl.yasdl.com as clean.
- No. dl.yasdl.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- dl.yasdl.com resolves to an IP operated by Asiatech Data Transmission company in IR (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 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around dl.yasdl.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.
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