Security Review

Is ibuntumain.github.io legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 39/100

A brand-new, unpublished GitHub Pages site claiming to host a custom Linux distribution with no established reputation or developer history.

ibuntumain.github.ioScanned 2h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 36·MT 40
Category tags
software distribution85% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)
Warning signals (1)

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
0 days old
Registration date unknown
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

Domain was registered only 0 days ago — brand-new sites are higher-risk by default. 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 · Guardiantrust40/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
The domain was registered or first seen today, which is a significant risk factor for any site offering software downloads. While the page content describes a 'Debian-based Linux' project, our research found that the live URL currently returns a 404 'Site not found' error. This indicates the project is either in a pre-deployment phase or was taken down. There is no business registration or official documentation linked to this specific 'ibuntu' project. Without a track record or community verification, downloading operating system images from such a source carries a high risk of bundled malware.
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Analysis complete

Page Content

The site content captured in our scan describes 'ibuntu,' a minimalist Debian 13-based operating system. It features technical jargon like 'stripped-down kernel' and 'zero telemetry' to appeal to advanced users. However, the page lacks any official contact information, support channels, or a clear developer identity beyond a GitHub username.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on GitHub Pages, a free service often used for legitimate open-source projects but also frequently exploited for hosting temporary phishing or malware landing pages. The hosting IP has a moderate abuse score with 35 reported incidents, which is common for shared hosting environments but requires caution.

Domain History

The domain age is recorded at 0 days. This extreme lack of history is a primary red flag. Legitimate operating system projects typically have a development history, community forums, and external documentation before launching a public download page.

Web Reputation

There is no record of this project in global traffic indexes or independent review aggregators. While no specific scam reports were found, the absence of any 'ibuntu' community discussion or third-party verification for this specific GitHub account suggests it is not an established or trusted project.
Risk Factors
5
  • Domain age is 0 days, indicating a brand-new and untrusted site.
  • The page currently returns a 404 error, suggesting it is non-functional or removed.
  • Claims to distribute an operating system (ISO) without any verifiable developer identity.
  • No physical address, phone number, or official business registration found.
  • The project lacks any community presence or third-party security audits.
Positive Signals
2
  • Our antivirus network found no malicious signatures in the current page code.
  • The site uses a valid SSL certificate from a recognized issuer.
AI Recommendation
Avoid downloading or installing any ISO files or software from this site. If you are looking for a Linux distribution, stick to well-known, community-verified projects with established reputations.
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 ibuntumain.github.io, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
0 days
Brand-new domains are higher-risk by default.
Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
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
No scam reports found
No complaints, no negative coverage turned up in our sweep.
Key findings
6 headline facts from open-web research
  • The domain ibuntumain.github.io returns a standard GitHub Pages 404 error: "Site not found" and "There isn't a GitHub Pages site here." (source: direct page access)
  • The provided page title "ibuntu — Debian-based Linux" and empty description do not match the current live content, indicating the GitHub Pages site was likely never published, deleted, or the scan captured a pre-deployment state.
  • The GitHub username ibuntumain belongs to a user described as a "POS enthusiast" with 8 public repositories, primarily related to NewPOS, McDonald's software, FreePBX, Ventoy contributions, Jellyfin, and VoIP topics (sources: github.com/ibu
  • No web search results mention ibuntumain.github.io in connection with scams, phishing, malware, complaints, or reviews.
  • Domain age of 0 days aligns with a very new or unpublished GitHub Pages site; no historical records or external references found.
  • No business registration, official Linux distribution, or download links associated with "ibuntu" from this account; unrelated older projects named iBuntu or ibuntu exist but are not connected.
Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
We searched scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, and general web sources for ibuntumain.github.io and didn't find scam reports or complaints. For a new or low-traffic site, this is expected and is not by itself a sign of trust. The GitHub account associated with the domain appears to focus on unrelated software projects, and there is no evidence of a legitimate 'ibuntu' distribution linked to this specific user.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious58Harmless92Engines
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.

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.

What We Found
No clear contact details on the page
Emails on site's domainNone
Phone numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles2
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.
  • Links to 3 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age0 days old
RegistrarHidden
RegisteredUnknown
ExpiresUnknown
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · YR2
ExpiresSep 2, 2026 (70d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingGitHub, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web serverGitHub.com

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score33%
Reports on file35
ISPGitHub, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat ibuntumain.github.io 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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Trust History

Trust score over time
Last 2 public scans of ibuntumain.github.io
39/100
+3 vs Jun 24
Jun 24Jun 24

Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
Not listedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

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 ibuntumain.github.io 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.
  • ibuntumain.github.io currently scores 39/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. ibuntumain.github.io presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YR2, expiring in 70 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • ibuntumain.github.io is 0 days old. 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 ibuntumain.github.io as clean.
  • No. ibuntumain.github.io is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • ibuntumain.github.io resolves to an IP operated by GitHub, 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 24, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around ibuntumain.github.io have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·ibuntumain.github.io
SUSPICIOUS

This page claims to be a custom Linux distribution but currently returns a 404 error, suggesting it is either unpublished or has been removed. The domain is brand new and lacks any verifiable business or developer identity. Do not download files from this source if it becomes active.

Avoid downloading or installing any ISO files or software from this site. If you are looking for a Linux distribution, stick to well-known, community-verified projects with established reputations.

AV engines
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MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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