Is grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br a scam?

Our automated security review marked grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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.

Is grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br safe to use?

grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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.

Does grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 33 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br domain?

grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br is 19.6 years old, registered on 11/9/2006 through DOMAIN-PROTECTION. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br as clean.

Is grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br hosted?

grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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.

How often is the grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br report updated?

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 grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A long-standing software portal with a history of bundling adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in its installers.

Top reasons

Platform is known for bundling adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).Multiple reports on Reddit and Trustpilot claim downloads contain malware or browser hijackers.Security vendors specifically flag the site's proprietary downloader as a threat.

grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.brScanned 1h ago

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Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 95·MT 45

Category tags

software downloads#malware#cracked app85% MT confidence

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 20 years old 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

20 years old

Registered Nov 9, 2006

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A long-standing software portal with a history of bundling adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in its installers. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain has been active for over 19 years and is operated by an established company in Brazil and Spain. However, our research shows a significant volume of reports from independent review sites and security forums regarding the distribution of adware and browser hijackers. Major security vendors specifically detect the site's downloader as a 'Potentially Unwanted Program' (PUP). While the specific page for this game currently lists the download as unavailable, the site's reputation for bundling malicious or intrusive software remains a high risk. We have adjusted the trust score downward due to these persistent security warnings despite the domain's age.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The page serves as a landing site for the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, providing descriptions and user ratings in Portuguese. It currently states that the direct download is unavailable, which is common for older titles on this platform.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a high-reputation IP address with a valid SSL certificate. It is a legitimate subdomain of a major global software portal, not a temporary or disposable phishing site.

Domain History

The domain softonic.com.br has been registered since 2005 and is linked to a verified business entity in Brazil. This longevity typically indicates a real business rather than a short-lived scam.

Web Reputation

Despite its legal status, the site has a poor reputation among security professionals. Our research found numerous complaints on Reddit and an independent review aggregator regarding viruses and unwanted software bundled with downloads. Security software frequently flags their installer as adware.

Risk Factors

Platform is known for bundling adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
Multiple reports on Reddit and Trustpilot claim downloads contain malware or browser hijackers.
Security vendors specifically flag the site's proprietary downloader as a threat.
Users report that installers often fail to provide the promised software while installing unwanted tools.

Positive Signals

Domain has been registered and active for over 19 years.
Valid SSL certificate and verified business registration in Brazil.
No active malware detections from our antivirus network for the URL itself.

AI Recommendation

Do not download software or 'installers' from this site. Purchase or download Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas only through official platforms like Google Play, the Apple App Store, or the Rockstar Games Launcher.

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 grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

19 yrs

Registered Nov 2006

Business registration

Active · Brazil

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

5 scam reports · 2 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

The specific URL grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br is a Softonic page for the 2004 Rockstar Games title GTA San Andreas; the direct download is marked unavailable ("Esta baixada não está mais disponível, ou porque o programa foi
Softonic claims on similar pages that downloads are "100% safe and virus free" and "Sem vírus; Sem spyware; Sem malware", but the company has a long history of bundling adware/PUPs (Malwarebytes detects PUP.Optional.Softonic).
Multiple Reddit threads (2014–2025) warn against Softonic downloads due to malware, browser hijackers, and adware; users report viruses even from game-related files.
softonic.com.br is legally registered in Brazil to Domain Under Protection Serviços de Internet Ltda. (CNPJ 05.678.324/0001-05) for >19 years; parent Softonic (Spain) is an established company since 1997 with significant revenue.
A Brazilian trust checker (siteconfiavel.com.br) rates it 78% confiável based on longevity, popularity, and valid HTTPS/SSL, with no Reclame Aqui complaints registered.
The page itself shows a 4.2/5 user rating from a small number of Portuguese reviews and lists mods and alternative games; no direct evidence of active malware on this exact page.
Official GTA San Andreas is available on Google Play (Rockstar) or legitimate stores; Softonic pages for older games often serve as discovery portals rather than primary download sources.

Scam reports (5)

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"
Redditopen
"Softonic is definitely not legit. They try to offer pirated software, and from my experience most of their downloads have viruses in them."
Trustpilot (pt.trustpilot.com)open
"Fui baixar um jogo ... e fiquei com virus, o jogo nem instalou. Esse site é uma farsa, cuidado"
Malwarebytesopen
"PUP.Optional.Softonic is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for the Softonic Downloader, an adware-supported bundler"

Positive reviews (2)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

siteconfiavel.com.bropen
"O site softonic.com.br pertence a empresa Domain Under Protection Serviços de Internet Ltda., com CNPJ 05.678.324/0001-05 e está registrado há mais de 19 anos. ... 78% É confiável"
Softonic pageopen
"Você pode baixar com confiança, sabendo que vem diretamente de uma fonte verificada. Sem vírus; Sem spyware; Sem malware"

Business registration

Status: active · Brazil

softonic.com.br registered to Domain Under Protection Serviços de Internet Ltda., CNPJ 05.678.324/0001-05, for over 19 years (per whois and siteconfiavel.com.br). Softonic parent company founded 1997 in Barcelona, Spain.

Research summary

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

We found multiple scam reports on Reddit and Trustpilot where users claimed that downloads from this portal resulted in virus infections or unwanted adware. Security researchers have documented that the site uses a 'downloader' that often bundles third-party software without clear consent. Conversely, some Brazilian trust aggregators acknowledge the site's long history and legal business registration, though they note the controversial nature of its software installers.

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

Domain History

Age20 years old

RegistrarDOMAIN-PROTECTION

RegisteredNov 9, 2006

ExpiresNov 9, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R12

ExpiresJul 27, 2026 (33d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingFastly, Inc.

Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file5

ISPFastly, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

Treat grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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 grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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.
grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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. grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 33 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br is 19.6 years old, registered on 11/9/2006 through DOMAIN-PROTECTION. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br as clean.
No. grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br 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·grand-theft-auto-san-andreas.softonic.com.br

SUSPICIOUS

This is a software download page for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas hosted on a well-known but controversial portal. While the domain is legitimate and long-standing, the platform is widely flagged for bundling unwanted software and adware with its downloads. Users should avoid downloading files from this source and use official stores instead.

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