Is movienova.sc safe?
http://movienova.sc/
MovieNova.sc offers free movie streaming but carries antivirus warnings
MovieNova.sc is a piracy-oriented streaming site displaying Spider-Man and other titles with a prominent 'You're safe here' reassurance banner. Multiple engines flag the domain for malware or phishing while Google Safe Browsing and the live page scan show no credential harvesting or forced downloads.
Read the full analysisLoading saved screenshot
Preparing the saved page preview.
01 · Investigation Brief
Investigation Brief
MovieNova.sc is a piracy-oriented streaming site displaying Spider-Man and other titles with a prominent 'You're safe here' reassurance banner. Multiple engines flag the domain for malware or phishing while Google Safe Browsing and the live page scan show no credential harvesting or forced downloads.
What the site appears to do
The captured page promotes free on-demand movies and series with a modern UI, play buttons, and trending titles. It matches the piracy-streaming archetype and loads external ad-related domains without requiring login or payment on the scanned view.
Strongest evidence and limitations
VirusTotal reports 11 malicious and 4 suspicious detections out of 92 engines, including BitDefender (phishing) and several malware labels. No credential forms, download attempts, or popups were observed during the scan, and Safe Browsing returned clean.
Practical user impact
Visitors face typical piracy-site risks from third-party ads and potential redirects. The site does not impersonate official services or harvest credentials directly, but the combination of VT flags and unauthorized content makes it unsuitable for safe browsing.
Why the score is 52
9 independent antivirus familyies reported an adverse result. Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.
02 · Security Evidence
Security evidence
Antivirus Engines
Fresh result
15 engines flagged this URL
Every saved adverse engine is listed below. The full provider matrix remains available for audit.
- Malicious
- 11
- Suspicious
- 4
- Total
- 92
| Engine | Finding |
|---|---|
| ADMINUSLabsMalicious | malicious |
| BitDefenderMalicious | phishing |
| Chong Lua DaoMalicious | malicious |
| CRDFMalicious | malicious |
| CyRadarMalicious | malware |
| FortinetMalicious | malware |
| G-DataMalicious | phishing |
| LionicMalicious | malicious |
| SophosMalicious | malware |
| VIPREMalicious | malware |
| WebrootMalicious | malicious |
| alphaMountain.aiSuspicious | spam |
| ESETSuspicious | suspicious |
| Forcepoint ThreatSeekerSuspicious | suspicious |
| GridinsoftSuspicious | suspicious |
All 92 engine results
- ADMINUSLabs - malicious - Malicious
- BitDefender - phishing - Malicious
- Chong Lua Dao - malicious - Malicious
- CRDF - malicious - Malicious
- CyRadar - malware - Malicious
- Fortinet - malware - Malicious
- G-Data - phishing - Malicious
- Lionic - malicious - Malicious
- Sophos - malware - Malicious
- VIPRE - malware - Malicious
- Webroot - malicious - Malicious
- alphaMountain.ai - spam - Suspicious
- ESET - suspicious - Suspicious
- Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - suspicious - Suspicious
- Gridinsoft - suspicious - Suspicious
- 0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
- Abusix - clean - Clean
- Acronis - clean - Clean
- AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
- AlienVault - clean - Clean
- AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
- Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
- ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
- AutoShun - unrated - Clean
- Bfore.Ai PreCrime - unrated - Clean
- Bkav - unrated - Clean
- BlockList - clean - Clean
- Blueliv - clean - Clean
- Certego - clean - Clean
- ChainPatrol - unrated - Clean
- CINS Army - clean - Clean
- Cluster25 - unrated - Clean
- Criminal IP - clean - Clean
- CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
- CTX AI - clean - Clean
- Cyan - unrated - Clean
- Cyble - clean - Clean
- desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
- DNS8 - unrated - Clean
- Dr.Web - clean - Clean
- EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
- Emsisoft - clean - Clean
- Ermes - unrated - Clean
- ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
- Fortra - unrated - Clean
- GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
- Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
- GreenSnow - clean - Clean
- GreyNoise - 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
- 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
- SafeToOpen - unrated - 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
- ViriBack - clean - Clean
- VX Vault - clean - Clean
- Xcitium Verdict Cloud - unrated - Clean
- Yandex Safebrowsing - clean - Clean
- ZeroCERT - clean - Clean
- ZeroFox - unrated - Clean
Security Scans
Checked against the browser threat feeds available to this scan — no hit.
What we observed
Loading saved screenshot
Preparing the saved page preview.
Captured during this scan in a safe sandbox. Opening this report does not revisit the site. Marker positions are approximate. See full visual analysis →
Visual context from the captured page
Large 'You're safe here' panel listing no sign-up, no phone, no install claims Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotional artwork with play and trailer buttons
What the captured page showed
2 observations- 01
Large 'You're safe here' panel listing no sign-up, no phone, no install claims
- 02
Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotional artwork with play and trailer buttons
03 · Investigation Story
Investigation story
- 1
What the site claims
MovieNova
- 2
What we observed
The page content was captured and checked alongside 92 antivirus results.
- 3
What independent research found
No complete independent-research result was available in this saved report.
- 4
What remains unverified
3 of the five 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
Also observed: Aggressive Ads & Malvertising
Service and business model
Streaming Piracy
Advertising
Observed behavior
Evidence behind this classification
- 019 independent antivirus familyies reported an adverse result.
Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
04 · Domain & Infrastructure
Domain & infrastructure
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.
Contact Verification
Saved contact details can help identify the operator. Their presence supports traceability; it does not prove the business is trustworthy.
- No direct contact email found on the captured page.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://movienova.sc/
- 2206https://movienova.sc/
Server Reputation
Referenced Domains
Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.
05 · Evidence Ledger
Evidence ledger
Some evidence sources did not complete, and those gaps remain visible below.
Technical threat
Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.
Additional evidence review
Operator / customer risk
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.
| Source | Result | Completion | Finding | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antivirus | 15 of 92 engines flagged | Completed | Adverse | fresh · Aug 1, 2026 |
| Browser protection | No browser threat-list match | Completed | No adverse finding | Not available |
| Page content | Page fetched · HTTP 200 | Limited | No saved finding | Not available |
| Visual evidence | 2 visible observations saved with the page capture | Completed | No adverse finding | Not available |
| Independent research | Independent research was not available for this report | Unavailable | No saved finding | Not available |
- Page content
- Result: Page fetched · HTTP 200
- Limited
- No saved finding
- Visual evidence
- Result: 2 visible observations saved with the page capture
- Completed
- No adverse finding
- Independent research
- Result: Independent research was not available for this report
- Unavailable
- No saved finding
06 · Your Next Move
Your next move
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Analyst recommendation
Avoid the site. Use licensed streaming services instead to eliminate malware and legal risks associated with unauthorized content platforms.
- Treat movienova.sc 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.
- OpenShare your experience
If you have additional context, drop a comment below or post on the MalwareTips forum.
Moderate Risk
MovieNova.sc offers free movie streaming but carries antivirus warnings
MovieNova.sc is a piracy-oriented streaming site displaying Spider-Man and other titles with a prominent 'You're safe here' reassurance banner. Multiple engines flag the domain for malware or phishing while Google Safe Browsing and the live page scan show no credential harvesting or forced downloads.
- 01
9 independent antivirus familyies reported an adverse result.
- 02
No Google browser threat warning
- 03
Encrypted connection
Loading saved screenshot
Preparing the saved page preview.
- Positive
- 3
- Limited
- 2
- Risk
- 1
- Analysis coverage
- 78% strong coverage
- Core capabilities
- 2/5 completed checks
- Source coverage
- 3/5 sources complete
- Evidence checks
- 1/7 completed checks flagged
Saved evidence only. Missing checks are never treated as a clean result.
07 · Community
Community
08 · 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.
0 community contributions
Share what happened, what the site requested, and what others should watch for.
Community reviews never change the scanner verdict.