Is pcgamestorrents.org safe?

https://pcgamestorrents.org/

Moderate RiskStatus

Coveragecomplete6 of 6 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

PCGamesTorrents is a long-running piracy index for cracked PC games, with one isolated antivirus flag

pcgamestorrents.org lists pirated PC games labelled "TORRENT – FREE DOWNLOAD – CRACKED", including adult titles. The domain is about 2,420 days old and gets substantial traffic. The browser threat feed raised no warning, and only one of 93 antivirus engines marked the address as suspicious. We found no direct evidence of phishing, payment fraud or a deceptive download trap. The site does not name its operator, and cracked game files cannot be checked for safety here. That leaves the score in Moderate Risk rather than Safe.

If you visit, do not expect any accountability from the operator. Scan every downloaded file with up-to-date security software before opening it, and be cautious when you are sent on to igg-games.com.
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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

pcgamestorrents.org lists pirated PC games labelled "TORRENT – FREE DOWNLOAD – CRACKED", including adult titles. The domain is about 2,420 days old and gets substantial traffic. The browser threat feed raised no warning, and only one of 93 antivirus engines marked the address as suspicious. We found no direct evidence of phishing, payment fraud or a deceptive download trap. The site does not name its operator, and cracked game files cannot be checked for safety here. That leaves the score in Moderate Risk rather than Safe.

What the checks found

One antivirus vendor marked the URL as suspicious, but the other engines did not agree. The browser threat feed returned no threat warning, and the site uses a valid encrypted connection.

The domain has existed for about 2,420 days. Traffic data shows around 142,000 visits in September, which points to an established audience rather than a throwaway site.

Who runs it and where visitors are sent

The site does not name its operator. It invites visitors to send games to a free ProtonMail address so they can be uploaded and shared with the community.

Prompts such as "Want to download direct link?", "Error with the game?" and the FAQ point visitors to a separate site, igg-games.com. None of these links shows any sign of a payment or sales link.

The content is pirated and may raise copyright concerns. That is context only, not the reason for the score. The practical risk is that cracked game files come from unknown sources and could not be verified.

Why the score is 52

1 antivirus result marked the URL as suspicious. 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

1/ 93

detections

Fresh result

1 engine flagged this URL

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

Malicious
0
Suspicious
1
Total
93
Adverse antivirus results
EngineFinding
alphaMountain.aiSuspicioussuspicious
All 93 engine results
  • alphaMountain.ai - Suspicious
  • 0xSI_f33d - Unrated
  • Abusix - Clean
  • Acronis - Clean
  • ADMINUSLabs - Clean
  • AILabs (MONITORAPP) - Clean
  • AlienVault - Clean
  • AlphaSOC - Unrated
  • Antiy-AVL - Clean
  • ArcSight Threat Intelligence - Unrated
  • AutoShun - Unrated
  • Bfore.Ai PreCrime - Unrated
  • BitDefender - Clean
  • Bkav - Unrated
  • BlockList - Clean
  • Blueliv - Clean
  • Certego - Clean
  • ChainPatrol - Unrated
  • Chong Lua Dao - Clean
  • CINS Army - Clean
  • CRDF - Clean
  • Criminal IP - Unrated
  • CSIS Security Group - Unrated
  • CTX AI - Clean
  • Cyan - Unrated
  • Cyble - Clean
  • CyRadar - Clean
  • desenmascara.me - Clean
  • DNS8 - Unrated
  • Dr.Web - Clean
  • EmergingThreats - Clean
  • Emsisoft - Clean
  • Ermes - Unrated
  • ESET - Clean
  • ESTsecurity - Clean
  • Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - Clean
  • Fortinet - Clean
  • Fortra - Unrated
  • G-Data - Clean
  • GCP Abuse Intelligence - Unrated
  • Google Safe Browsing - Clean
  • GreenSnow - Clean
  • GreyNoise - Unrated
  • Gridinsoft - Unrated
  • Guardpot - Unrated
  • Heimdal Security - Clean
  • Hunt.io Intelligence - Unrated
  • IPsum - Clean
  • Juniper Networks - Clean
  • K7AntiVirus - Unrated
  • Kaspersky - Clean
  • LevelBlue - Clean
  • Lionic - Clean
  • Lumu - Unrated
  • Malwared - Clean
  • MalwarePatrol - Clean
  • MalwareURL - Unrated
  • Mimecast - Unrated
  • Netcraft - Unrated
  • OpenPhish - Clean
  • Orcapot - Unrated
  • PhishFort - Unrated
  • Phishing Database - Clean
  • Phishtank - Clean
  • PREBYTES - Clean
  • PrecisionSec - Unrated
  • Quick Heal - Clean
  • Quttera - Clean
  • Rising - Clean
  • SafeToOpen - Unrated
  • Sangfor - Clean
  • Sansec eComscan - Unrated
  • Scantitan - Clean
  • SCUMWARE.org - Clean
  • Seclookup - Clean
  • Snort IP sample list - Unrated
  • SOCRadar - Unrated
  • Sophos - Clean
  • StopForumSpam - Clean
  • Sucuri SiteCheck - Clean
  • Synthient - Unrated
  • ThreatHive - Clean
  • URLhaus - Clean
  • URLQuery - Unrated
  • Viettel Threat Intelligence - Clean
  • VIPRE - Unrated
  • ViriBack - Clean
  • VX Vault - Clean
  • Webroot - Clean
  • Xcitium Verdict Cloud - Clean
  • Yandex Safebrowsing - Clean
  • ZeroCERT - Clean
  • ZeroFox - Unrated

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
pcgamestorrents.org
What our review noticed on this page
Visual analysis

Visual context from the captured page

PCGAMESTORRENTS

Context only

What the captured page showed

1 observation
  1. 01

    PCGAMESTORRENTS

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

    PCGamesTorrents « Torrent Site for PC Games (VR, Anime,...)

  2. What we observed

    The page content was captured and checked alongside 59 antivirus results.

  3. What independent research found

    1 external finding was saved and compared with the page evidence.

  4. What remains unverified

    The checks completed, but ownership, business claims, and future site behavior can still change after this snapshot.

What kind of site and risk is this?

Threat category

No threat category confirmed

Service and business model

Cracked Software

Unknown

Observed behavior

No disruptive browser behavior saved

Evidence behind this classification

  1. 01The site lists cracked game torrents.
  2. 02Download and support links point to igg-games.com.
  3. 03One of 93 antivirus engines marked the URL as suspicious.

Web research findings

Independent findings for pcgamestorrents.org, 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
Not checked
This report did not include a company-registry lookup, so no registration result is claimed.
Clone check
Not checked
No site-clone comparison was run for this report, so no clean result is claimed.
Typosquat check
Not checked
No look-alike domain comparison was run for this report, so no clean result is claimed.
Web mentions
No scam reports found
The completed search returned no sourced scam reports or complaints.

No independently sourced scam reports or credibility records were found for pcgamestorrents.org. That is common for new or low-traffic sites and does not clear the site.

Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
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. Domainpcgamestorrents.org
  2. Redirects topcgamestorrents.org
  3. Hosted byALEXHOST SRL
  4. Referencescdn.fastcomments.com · igg-games.com

Domain Timeline

  1. Mar 9, 2020
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 6 years old when this review was saved.

  2. Oct 25, 2026
    Saved security review — Rated Moderate Risk

    The evidence in this saved scan is mixed or incomplete; the completed checks are detailed above.

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
Has contact info, but not on the site's domain
Emails on site's domainNone
Free-mail addressesjonathanelliott2262@protonmail.com
Phone numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age6 years old
RegistrarTucows Domains Inc.
RegisteredMar 9, 2020
ExpiresMar 9, 2027
Owner privacyUnknown
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE1
ExpiresJan 21, 2027 (88d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingALEXHOST SRL
Server locationMD
Web servernginx
Platform / CMSWordPress

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPALEXHOST SRL
Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

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. Antiviruscomplete
  2. Browser threat feedcomplete
  3. Page contentcomplete
  4. Analysiscomplete
  5. Visual evidencecomplete
Completed analysis

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

Technical threat

suspicious

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

1 antivirus result marked the URL as suspicious.

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
Result1 of 93 engines flagged
CompletionCompleted
FindingAdverse
Freshnessfresh · analysed Oct 25, 2026
Browser protection
ResultNo browser threat-list match
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
Freshnessthis scan · Oct 25, 2026
Page content
ResultPage fetched · HTTP 200
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
Freshnessthis scan · Oct 25, 2026
Visual evidence
Result1 visible observation saved with the page capture
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
Freshnessthis scan · Oct 25, 2026
Independent research
Result1 independent finding was saved
CompletionCompleted
FindingNo adverse finding
Freshnessthis scan · Oct 25, 2026

06 · Your Next Move

Your next move

Proceed with caution

The evidence is mixed or incomplete, so treat this site as unverified until you can confirm who runs it.

  1. Analyst recommendation

    If you visit, do not expect any accountability from the operator. Scan every downloaded file with up-to-date security software before opening it, and be cautious when you are sent on to igg-games.com.

  2. Treat pcgamestorrents.org 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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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 pcgamestorrents.org a scam or is it safe?
There isn't enough evidence yet for us to give pcgamestorrents.org a confident verdict, so treat it with caution. The domain is 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 pcgamestorrents.org safe to use?
pcgamestorrents.org has a Safety Score of 52/100 (Moderate Risk). Analysis coverage is complete at 100%. Do not trust blindly; the evidence is inconclusive.
Has pcgamestorrents.org been flagged by antivirus engines?
Yes. 1 of 93 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network flagged pcgamestorrents.org as suspicious. A single "suspicious" vote is a weak signal on its own, so it is weighed alongside the other checks rather than treated as a confirmed threat.
Is pcgamestorrents.org on any phishing or malware blacklists?
No — pcgamestorrents.org 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 pcgamestorrents.org domain?
pcgamestorrents.org is 6 years old, registered on March 9, 2020 through Tucows Domains Inc. 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 pcgamestorrents.org have a valid SSL certificate?
Yes — pcgamestorrents.org presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE1, valid for another 88 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 pcgamestorrents.org hosted?
pcgamestorrents.org resolves to an IP operated by ALEXHOST SRL in MD (Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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 pcgamestorrents.org report updated?
This report is a record of the scan run on October 25, 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 pcgamestorrents.org 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
52/100
Moderate Risk

PCGamesTorrents is a long-running piracy index for cracked PC games, with one isolated antivirus flag

Saved capturepcgamestorrents.orgCapture-safe
Captured during this scan. Opening this report does not revisit the site.
Conclusion

pcgamestorrents.org lists pirated PC games labelled "TORRENT – FREE DOWNLOAD – CRACKED", including adult titles. The domain is about 2,420 days old and gets substantial traffic. The browser threat feed raised no warning, and only one of 93 antivirus engines marked the address as suspicious. We found no direct evidence of phishing, payment fraud or a deceptive download trap. The site does not name its operator, and cracked game files cannot be checked for safety here. That leaves the score in Moderate Risk rather than Safe.

Recommended actionIf you visit, do not expect any accountability from the operator. Scan every downloaded file with up-to-date security software before opening it, and be cautious when you are sent on to igg-games.com.
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09 · Community

Community

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