Does five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 41 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com as clean.

Is five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Security Review

Is five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A legitimate software portal page for Five Nights at Freddy's that carries a high risk of bundled malware and unwanted software.

Top reasons

Extensive history of user reports citing bundled malware and adware in downloads.Offers a 'free' download path for a game that is officially a paid product.Uses custom download wrappers that can bypass some antivirus detections.

five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.comScanned 2h ago

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Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 95·MT 45

Category tags

software downloads#malware85% MT confidence

Positive signals (4)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists 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

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A legitimate software portal page for Five Nights at Freddy's that carries a high risk of bundled malware and unwanted software. 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

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The site is an official subdomain of a well-known software discovery platform based in Spain. However, our research shows a long history of user complaints regarding the safety of its installers. Many users report that downloads from this domain include 'wrappers' that attempt to install adware or potentially unwanted programs alongside the intended game. While the page claims the file is clean, these third-party installers often bypass standard security checks. Because the game is a paid title available on trusted official platforms, the 'free' or ad-supported download offered here is a significant security risk.

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Analysis complete

Page Content

The page serves as a landing site for 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location,' featuring game descriptions, screenshots, and user reviews. It offers a download button that may require viewing advertisements or using a custom installer, which is a common tactic for monetizing pirated or redistributed content.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a high-reputation IP address with a valid SSL certificate. The infrastructure is managed by a large, established technology firm, which explains why it does not trigger traditional hosting-based blocklists.

Domain History

The parent domain has been active since 1997 and is operated by a registered corporation in Barcelona. Despite this longevity, its reputation among the cybersecurity community is poor due to its historical use of intrusive download managers and bundled software.

Web Reputation

Independent research reveals significant community warnings on platforms like Reddit, where users frequently advise against using this site due to malware concerns. While the site's own internal scanners claim the files are safe, these results often conflict with real-world user experiences of system infections after downloading.

Risk Factors

Extensive history of user reports citing bundled malware and adware in downloads.
Offers a 'free' download path for a game that is officially a paid product.
Uses custom download wrappers that can bypass some antivirus detections.
Significant community warnings on technical support forums regarding site safety.
Redirects or ad-supported downloads can lead to malicious third-party sites.

Positive Signals

Operated by a legally registered business entity founded in 1997.
Valid SSL certificate and stable hosting infrastructure.
No active flags from major antivirus engines for the URL itself.

AI Recommendation

Do not download files from this page. Purchase and download the game through official channels like Steam, the PlayStation Store, or the official mobile app stores to ensure your device remains secure.

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 five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

Active · Spain

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

2 scam reports · 1 complaint · 1 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain is a language-specific (English) Softonic.com download page for the paid horror game "Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location" by Scott Cawthon.
Page claims the file is 100/100 clean per VirusTotal scan (last scan dated 2021), states "virus free, spyware free, malware free" and "comes from the official developer".
Softonic is a long-established Barcelona-based company (founded 1997) but has extensive user complaints on Reddit about bundled malware, adware, and insecure downloads.
Game is officially available on Steam since 2016; Softonic page offers "view an ad to download for free" option alongside paid version, typical of download portals.
No specific scam reports found targeting this exact subdomain; complaints are general to Softonic as a platform.
Page lists availability across multiple platforms (Windows, Android, iOS, consoles) and includes user reviews praising the game.
Recent 2025 reports describe Softonic as a legitimate but secondary source that requires caution; official developer sites or app stores recommended as primary.

Scam reports (2)

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

Redditopen
"PSA: The website softonic.com is insecure, and downloads from that site will likely contain malware."
Redditopen
"Please DO NOT USE SOFTONIC"

Positive reviews (1)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Softonic pageopen
"This file passed a comprehensive security scan using VirusTotal technology. It is safe to download. - Virus free - Spyware free - Malware free"

Business registration

Status: active · Spain

Softonic International S.A., founded 1997 in Barcelona, acquired by eyeo; operates as software discovery platform with recent revenue reported in 2025

Research summary

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

We found several reports on Reddit and technical support communities warning that this platform is insecure and that its downloads often contain malware or unwanted 'crapware.' While the site is operated by a legitimate Spanish company, Softonic International S.A., it is frequently cited as a site to avoid in favor of official developers. A positive note on the page itself claims the file passed security scans, but this contradicts widespread user feedback.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines

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.

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R13

ExpiresJul 31, 2026 (41d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingFastly, Inc.

Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file6

ISPFastly, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

Treat five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.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.

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 marked five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.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.
five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.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. five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 41 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 five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com as clean.
No. five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com resolves to an IP operated by Fastly, 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 June 19, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.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·five-nights-at-freddys-sister-location.en.softonic.com

SUSPICIOUS

This is a download page for a popular horror game hosted on Softonic, a long-standing but controversial software portal. While the company is a legitimate business, the platform is widely reported to bundle unwanted software or malware with its downloads. Users should download this game from official stores like Steam instead.

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