Is jump-force.en.softonic.com safe?

https://jump-force.en.softonic.com/

Moderate RiskStatus

Coveragestrong2 of 4 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

Softonic download portal with historical PUP risk

The page is a localized Softonic listing for the game Jump Force. It offers download buttons that route through Softonic's own installer and affiliate links. Multiple security vendors have previously flagged Softonic's download manager as a PUP that can bundle adware or change browser settings.

Download the game directly from the publisher or an official storefront instead of using Softonic's installer.
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No saved capture is availableThe verdict remains based on the completed checks below.
No antivirus detections across 98 engines
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 page is a localized Softonic listing for the game Jump Force. It offers download buttons that route through Softonic's own installer and affiliate links. Multiple security vendors have previously flagged Softonic's download manager as a PUP that can bundle adware or change browser settings.

Historical detections and vendor reputation

Malwarebytes labeled the Softonic Downloader as PUP.Optional.Softonic, describing it as an adware-supported bundler for Windows.

Microsoft Security Intelligence lists the same software as PUA:Win32/Softonic, noting it can affect computing experience quality.

An Intego report documented an instance where Softonic delivered adware that installed even after the user declined the offer.

How the download path works

The page displays multiple language versions of a prominent "Download Jump Force" button that initiates Softonic's own download manager.

The manager has historically bundled additional software or altered browser settings, which is why security products have flagged it as PUP.

Why the score is 62

Multiple vendors have classified Softonic's downloader as PUP or PUA. 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

0/ 98

No detections

Saved result - stale

No detections across 98 engines

No antivirus engine in this saved scan raised an adverse result. This is one signal, not a guarantee.

Malicious
0
Suspicious
0
Total
98
All 98 engine results
  • 0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
  • Abusix - clean - Clean
  • Acronis - clean - Clean
  • ADMINUSLabs - clean - Clean
  • AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
  • AlienVault - clean - Clean
  • alphaMountain.ai - unrated - Clean
  • AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
  • Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
  • ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • Artists Against 419 - clean - Clean
  • AutoShun - unrated - Clean
  • Axur - unrated - Clean
  • benkow.cc - clean - 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
  • CMC Threat Intelligence - clean - Clean
  • CRDF - clean - Clean
  • Criminal IP - clean - Clean
  • CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
  • Cyan - unrated - Clean
  • Cyble - clean - Clean
  • CyRadar - clean - Clean
  • desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
  • DNS8 - clean - Clean
  • Dr.Web - clean - Clean
  • EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
  • Emsisoft - clean - Clean
  • Ermes - unrated - Clean
  • ESET - clean - Clean
  • ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
  • Feodo Tracker - clean - Clean
  • Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - clean - Clean
  • Fortinet - clean - Clean
  • Fortra - unrated - Clean
  • G-Data - clean - Clean
  • GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
  • GreenSnow - clean - Clean
  • Gridinsoft - unrated - Clean
  • Heimdal Security - clean - Clean
  • Hunt.io Intelligence - unrated - Clean
  • IPsum - clean - Clean
  • Juniper Networks - clean - Clean
  • Kaspersky - clean - Clean
  • Lionic - clean - Clean
  • Lumu - unrated - Clean
  • Malwared - clean - Clean
  • MalwarePatrol - clean - Clean
  • malwares.com URL checker - 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
  • SafeToOpen - unrated - Clean
  • Sangfor - clean - Clean
  • Sansec eComscan - unrated - Clean
  • Scantitan - clean - Clean
  • SCUMWARE.org - clean - Clean
  • Seclookup - clean - Clean
  • securolytics - clean - Clean
  • Snort IP sample list - clean - Clean
  • SOCRadar - unrated - Clean
  • Sophos - clean - Clean
  • Spam404 - clean - Clean
  • StopForumSpam - clean - Clean
  • Sucuri SiteCheck - clean - Clean
  • ThreatHive - clean - Clean
  • Threatsourcing - clean - Clean
  • Trustwave - unrated - Clean
  • Underworld - unrated - 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.

03 · Investigation Story

Investigation story

The behavior, reputation, and operator evidence that explains how this site may affect a visitor.
  1. What the site claims

    Jump Force - Download

  2. What we observed

    The page content was captured and checked alongside 98 antivirus results.

  3. What independent research found

    4 external findings were saved and compared with the page evidence.

  4. What remains unverified

    2 of the 4 applicable core capabilities did not complete, so those gaps remain visible in the coverage ledger.

What kind of site and risk is this?

Threat category

No threat category confirmed

Service and business model

Content

Affiliate

Observed behavior

No disruptive browser behavior saved

Evidence behind this classification

  1. 01Multiple vendors have classified Softonic's downloader as PUP or PUA.
  2. 02Multiple vendors have classified Softonic's downloader as PUP or PUA.
  3. 03It is best to download software and apps from the manufactures site. Download ADWCleaner, scan and remove anything it finds. Tech Support Forum https://www.techsupportforum.com/threads/en-softonic-com-malware.1262670/

Web research findings

Independent findings for jump-force.en.softonic.com, including public complaints, named review sources, registration records, and look-alike-domain evidence. A missing result is shown as unverified, never converted into a clean bill of health.

Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
Clone check
No clone detected
The completed research found no supported clone indicator.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The completed research found no supported look-alike match.
Web mentions
4 scam reports · 1 complaint
Scam reports (4)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Malwarebytesopen

    "PUP.Optional.Softonic was Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for the Softonic Downloader, an adware-supported bundler targeting Windows systems."

  • Microsoft Security Intelligenceopen

    "This application was stopped from running on your network because it has a poor reputation. This application can affect the quality of your computing experience."

  • Tech Support Forumopen

    "It is best to download software and apps from the manufactures site. Download ADWCleaner, scan and remove anything it finds."

  • Integoopen

    "Until just a few minutes ago, Softonic, a software download site, was delivering adware that would be installed regardless of whether the user had declined to install it."

Reputation Sources

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

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

04 · 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. Domainjump-force.en.softonic.com
  2. Redirects tojump-force.en.softonic.com
  3. Hosted byFastly, Inc.
  4. Referencesgoogletagmanager.com · sdk.privacy-center.org

Domain Timeline

  1. Jan 28, 2000
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 27 years old today.

  2. Aug 20, 2026
    Saved security review — Flagged as suspicious

    The completed checks from this saved scan are detailed above.

jump-force.en.softonic.com is an established domain now carrying threat signals. An older domain that starts tripping security checks is a classic pattern for an asset that was sold, repurposed, or compromised — the age alone is not reassurance.

Contact Verification

Saved contact details can help identify the operator. Their presence supports traceability; it does not prove the business is trustworthy.

What We Found
No clear contact details on the page
Emails on site's domainNone
Phone numbers4 1277 148
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0
Signal Summary
Contact details look reasonable
  • No direct contact email found on the captured page.
  • Phone number listed (4 1277 148).

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age27 years old
RegistrarNetwork Solutions, LLC
RegisteredJan 28, 2000
ExpiresJan 28, 2031
Owner privacyUnknown
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · YR1
ExpiresSep 29, 2026 (39d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingFastly, Inc.
Server locationUS

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file5
ISPFastly, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Referenced Domains

05 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

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

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

Technical threat

unknown

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Operator / customer risk

suspicious

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

Additional evidence review · Additional evidence review

Source coverage and freshness

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

Antivirus
Result0 of 98 engines flagged
CompletionLimited
FindingNo saved finding
Freshnessstale fallback · Aug 20, 2026
Browser protection
ResultNo browser threat-list match
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
FreshnessNot available
Page content
ResultPage fetched · HTTP 200
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
FreshnessNot available
Visual evidence
ResultThe saved page capture was not reliable enough to use
CompletionUnavailable
FindingNo saved finding
FreshnessNot available
Independent research
Result4 independent findings were saved
CompletionCompleted
FindingAdverse
FreshnessNot available

06 · 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

    Download the game directly from the publisher or an official storefront instead of using Softonic's installer.

  2. Treat jump-force.en.softonic.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.

    Open

Safer Alternatives

Trying to download software? Use a safe option instead

Downloading software? Get it from the maker's official site or an official app store — "cracked", "modded", or keygen downloads are one of the most reliable ways to install malware.

  1. The vendor's official website

    Search the product name + "official" and check the domain before downloading.

  2. Microsoft Store

    Vetted Windows apps.

  3. Ninite

    Bundles legitimate free apps from their real sources.

Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.

07 · 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 jump-force.en.softonic.com a scam or is it safe?
There isn't enough evidence yet for us to give jump-force.en.softonic.com a confident verdict, so treat it with caution. The domain is 26.6 years old. 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 jump-force.en.softonic.com safe to use?
jump-force.en.softonic.com has a Safety Score of 62/100 (Moderate Risk). Analysis coverage is strong at 83%. Do not trust blindly; analysis may be limited.
Has jump-force.en.softonic.com been flagged by antivirus engines?
No — all 98 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network currently report jump-force.en.softonic.com as clean. That's a good sign, though antivirus coverage is only one of the many signals we weigh, and brand-new scam sites can appear clean before vendors catch up.
Is jump-force.en.softonic.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?
No — jump-force.en.softonic.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 jump-force.en.softonic.com domain?
jump-force.en.softonic.com is 26.6 years old, registered on January 28, 2000 through Network Solutions, LLC. 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 jump-force.en.softonic.com have a valid SSL certificate?
Yes — jump-force.en.softonic.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YR1, valid for another 39 days. Important caveat: SSL only encrypts the connection between you and the site — it does not verify who runs it. Almost all scam sites now have valid SSL too, so a padlock alone never means "safe".
Where is jump-force.en.softonic.com hosted?
jump-force.en.softonic.com resolves to an IP operated by Fastly, 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 jump-force.en.softonic.com report updated?
This report is a record of the scan run on August 20, 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 jump-force.en.softonic.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

08 · Final Verdict

Final verdict

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

Softonic download portal with historical PUP risk

Saved capturejump-force.en.softonic.comCapture-safe
No saved screenshot was available for this report.
Conclusion

The page is a localized Softonic listing for the game Jump Force. It offers download buttons that route through Softonic's own installer and affiliate links. Multiple security vendors have previously flagged Softonic's download manager as a PUP that can bundle adware or change browser settings.

Recommended actionDownload the game directly from the publisher or an official storefront instead of using Softonic's installer.
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09 · Community

Community

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