Is gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com safe?

http://gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/

Moderate RiskStatus

Coveragestrong2 of 4 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

S3 bucket returns Access Denied error with mixed antivirus flags

The URL http://gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ is an Amazon S3 bucket that immediately returns an XML Access Denied error (HTTP 403). No page content, login form, or download is observable. Three antivirus engines flagged the host as malicious or phishing while the majority returned clean results and the browser threat feed issued no warning.

Do not interact further with the URL. If you reached it via a link in an email or message, treat the source as untrusted. Avoid entering any credentials or downloading files from similar S3 endpoints without independent verification.
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Calibrated safety spectrum

Where this site sits

  1. Dangerous1–20
  2. High Risk21–44
  3. Moderate Risk45–69
  4. Low Risk70–84
  5. Safe85–100

The score combines saved evidence strength and analysis quality. Coverage is reported separately.

01 · Investigation Brief

Investigation Brief

The URL http://gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ is an Amazon S3 bucket that immediately returns an XML Access Denied error (HTTP 403). No page content, login form, or download is observable. Three antivirus engines flagged the host as malicious or phishing while the majority returned clean results and the browser threat feed issued no warning.

What the site appears to do

The target is a public Amazon S3 bucket endpoint in the us-west-1 region. The only response received is a standard AWS AccessDenied XML document containing a RequestId and HostId; no HTML, files, or interactive elements load.

Strongest evidence and limitations

Three independent antivirus families (G-Data, SafeToOpen, Sophos) reported malicious or phishing detections out of 92 engines. The hosting IP shows zero abuse reports. the browser threat feed returned no threat. TLS validation failed because the connection uses plain HTTP.

No page content, credential collection, or file download was observed. The 403 response prevents any further inspection of intended purpose or operator behavior.

Practical user impact

Visiting the URL produces only an error page. No harmful action, download, or data submission occurs. The mixed security signals and inaccessible content leave the operator's intent unknown.

Why the score is 62

3 independent antivirus families reported an adverse result. Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.

02 · Security Evidence

Security evidence

Collected signals and independent provider data for this URL.

Antivirus Engines

3/ 92

detections

Fresh result

3 engines flagged this URL

Every saved adverse engine is listed below. The full provider matrix remains available for audit.

Malicious
3
Suspicious
0
Total
92
Adverse antivirus results
EngineFinding
G-DataMaliciousphishing
SafeToOpenMaliciousmalicious
SophosMaliciousphishing
All 92 engine results
  • G-Data - phishing - Malicious
  • SafeToOpen - malicious - Malicious
  • Sophos - phishing - Malicious
  • 0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
  • Abusix - clean - Clean
  • Acronis - clean - Clean
  • ADMINUSLabs - clean - Clean
  • AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
  • AlienVault - clean - Clean
  • alphaMountain.ai - clean - Clean
  • AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
  • Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
  • ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • AutoShun - unrated - Clean
  • Bfore.Ai PreCrime - unrated - Clean
  • BitDefender - clean - Clean
  • Bkav - unrated - Clean
  • BlockList - clean - Clean
  • Blueliv - clean - Clean
  • Certego - clean - Clean
  • ChainPatrol - unrated - Clean
  • Chong Lua Dao - clean - Clean
  • CINS Army - clean - Clean
  • Cluster25 - unrated - Clean
  • CRDF - clean - Clean
  • Criminal IP - unrated - Clean
  • CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
  • CTX AI - clean - Clean
  • Cyan - unrated - Clean
  • Cyble - clean - Clean
  • CyRadar - clean - Clean
  • desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
  • DNS8 - unrated - Clean
  • Dr.Web - clean - Clean
  • EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
  • Emsisoft - clean - Clean
  • Ermes - unrated - Clean
  • ESET - clean - Clean
  • ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
  • Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - clean - Clean
  • Fortinet - clean - Clean
  • Fortra - unrated - Clean
  • GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
  • GreenSnow - clean - Clean
  • GreyNoise - unrated - Clean
  • Gridinsoft - unrated - Clean
  • Guardpot - unrated - Clean
  • Heimdal Security - clean - Clean
  • Hunt.io Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • IPsum - clean - Clean
  • Juniper Networks - clean - Clean
  • K7AntiVirus - unrated - Clean
  • Kaspersky - clean - Clean
  • LevelBlue - clean - Clean
  • Lionic - clean - Clean
  • Lumu - unrated - Clean
  • Malwared - clean - Clean
  • MalwarePatrol - clean - Clean
  • MalwareURL - unrated - Clean
  • Mimecast - unrated - Clean
  • Netcraft - unrated - Clean
  • OpenPhish - clean - Clean
  • PhishFort - unrated - Clean
  • Phishing Database - clean - Clean
  • Phishtank - clean - Clean
  • PREBYTES - clean - Clean
  • PrecisionSec - unrated - Clean
  • Quick Heal - clean - Clean
  • Quttera - clean - Clean
  • Rising - clean - Clean
  • Sangfor - clean - Clean
  • Sansec eComscan - unrated - Clean
  • Scantitan - clean - Clean
  • SCUMWARE.org - clean - Clean
  • Seclookup - clean - Clean
  • Snort IP sample list - unrated - Clean
  • SOCRadar - unrated - Clean
  • StopForumSpam - clean - Clean
  • Sucuri SiteCheck - clean - Clean
  • ThreatHive - clean - Clean
  • URLhaus - clean - Clean
  • URLQuery - unrated - Clean
  • Viettel Threat Intelligence - clean - Clean
  • VIPRE - unrated - Clean
  • ViriBack - clean - Clean
  • VX Vault - clean - Clean
  • Webroot - clean - Clean
  • Xcitium Verdict Cloud - clean - Clean
  • Yandex Safebrowsing - clean - Clean
  • ZeroCERT - clean - Clean
  • ZeroFox - unrated - Clean

Security Scans

Browser Threat Feed
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the browser threat feeds available to this scan — no hit.

What we observed

CAPTURED PAGE
gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com
Visual analysis

Visual context from the captured page

The saved image was reviewed for deceptive controls, visual impersonation, fake urgency, and other scam interface patterns.

Context only

03 · Domain & Infrastructure

Domain & infrastructure

Timeline · identity · encryption · redirects · hosting

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.

Infrastructure map

How the saved page connected to the wider web.

  1. Domaingregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com
  2. Redirects togregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com
  3. Hosted byAmazon.com, Inc.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
AgeUnknown
RegistrarHidden
RegisteredUnknown
ExpiresUnknown
Owner privacyUnknown
Encryption Certificate
StatusInvalid
Protocolnone
IssuerNone
ExpiresInvalid Date (0d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingAmazon.com, Inc.
Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPAmazon.com, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

04 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

Coverage, provenance, and source freshness remain separate so a missing check is never mistaken for a clean result.
  1. Antiviruscomplete
  2. Browser threat feedcomplete
  3. Page contentpartial
  4. Analysispartial
  5. Visual evidencecomplete
Completed analysis

The conclusion is supported by the evidence saved with this report.

Technical threat

malicious

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

Additional evidence review · Additional evidence review

Operator / customer risk

unknown

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Source coverage and freshness

Status shows whether usable evidence was saved; finding shows what that evidence observed.

Antivirus
Result3 of 92 engines flagged
CompletionCompleted
FindingAdverse
Freshnessfresh · Aug 4, 2026
Browser protection
ResultNo browser threat-list match
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
FreshnessNot available
Page content
ResultPage content was not available for semantic review
CompletionLimited
FindingNo saved finding
FreshnessNot available
Visual evidence
ResultThe saved page capture contained descriptive context only
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
FreshnessNot available
Independent research
ResultIndependent research was not available for this report
CompletionUnavailable
FindingNo saved finding
FreshnessNot available

05 · Your Next Move

Your next move

Proceed with caution

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

  1. Analyst recommendation

    Do not interact further with the URL. If you reached it via a link in an email or message, treat the source as untrusted. Avoid entering any credentials or downloading files from similar S3 endpoints without independent verification.

  2. Treat gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com as unverified

    Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Share your experience

    If you have additional context, drop a comment below or post on the MalwareTips forum.

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06 · Safety FAQ

Safety FAQ

Common questions, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers reflect the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

Is gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com a scam or is it safe?
There isn't enough evidence yet for us to give gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com a confident verdict, so treat it with caution. The domain is an unknown age. Until it can be independently verified, don't enter passwords, card details, or send money, and confirm the company through channels you find yourself rather than links on the site.
Is gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com safe to use?
gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com has a Safety Score of 62/100 (Moderate Risk). Analysis coverage is strong at 85%. Do not trust blindly; analysis may be limited.
Has gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com been flagged by antivirus engines?
Yes. 3 of 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network flagged gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com, 3 of them as outright malicious. Even a single detection from a reputable engine is a meaningful warning, and multiple detections rarely happen by accident.
Is gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?
No — gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.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 gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com domain?
gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com is an unknown age. 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 gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com have a valid SSL certificate?
No — gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com has an invalid or broken SSL certificate, so browsers will show a security warning. Combined with the other signals, we recommend avoiding it.
Where is gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com hosted?
gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com resolves to an IP operated by Amazon.com, Inc. 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 gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com report updated?
This report is a record of the scan run on August 4, 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 gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

07 · Final Verdict

Final verdict

The saved conclusion, decisive evidence, and practical action in one final view.
Verdict score
62/100
Moderate Risk

S3 bucket returns Access Denied error with mixed antivirus flags

Saved capturegregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.comCapture-safe
Captured during this scan. Opening this report does not revisit the site.
Conclusion

The URL http://gregdsd.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ is an Amazon S3 bucket that immediately returns an XML Access Denied error (HTTP 403). No page content, login form, or download is observable. Three antivirus engines flagged the host as malicious or phishing while the majority returned clean results and the browser threat feed issued no warning.

Recommended actionDo not interact further with the URL. If you reached it via a link in an email or message, treat the source as untrusted. Avoid entering any credentials or downloading files from similar S3 endpoints without independent verification.
Saved evidence only

Missing checks are never treated as a clean result.

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08 · Community

Community

First-hand experiences add human context after the scanner has reached its conclusion.