Is rsload.net safe?

http://rsload.net/

38/100
High Risk

Analysis coverage: strong · 3 of 5 core capabilities

Verdict

rsload.net distributes cracked software and modified Windows builds

rsload.net is a long-running Russian warez site offering repacked, portable, and activated software plus custom lite Windows ISOs with activators. Page content and VT data confirm piracy focus; one Reddit report notes intrusive registration. No phishing or confirmed malware in scan but high operator risk from illegal content.

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1 antivirus engine flagged this URLalphaMountain.ai
Do not download software or Windows builds from rsload.net. Stick to official developer sites or trusted stores to avoid malware, legal issues, and data risks.
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01 · Investigation Brief

Investigation Brief

rsload.net is a long-running Russian warez site offering repacked, portable, and activated software plus custom lite Windows ISOs with activators. Page content and VT data confirm piracy focus; one Reddit report notes intrusive registration. No phishing or confirmed malware in scan but high operator risk from illegal content.

What the site appears to do

Hosts thousands of software downloads categorized by type including browsers, editors, managers, and Windows builds. Prominently features repacks from known crackers, portable versions, and compact Russian Windows 11/10 ISOs with MAS activators and optimizations for older hardware.

Strongest evidence and limitations

VT flags piracy/plagiarism category with negative reputation; page explicitly advertises cracks, keys, and lite builds. Domain since 2009 with valid TLS and clean Safe Browsing. No credential forms or observed harmful downloads in scan; Reddit mentions photo-upload registration wall not captured here.

Practical user impact

Downloads carry legal and security risks from modified executables and ISOs. Registration may request personal data. Use only if accepting piracy exposure; prefer official vendors or verified stores for safety.

Why the score is 38

The saved analysis does not include enough completed checks for a Safe rating. Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.

02 · Security Evidence

Security evidence

Antivirus Engines

Saved result - stale

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
92
Adverse antivirus results
EngineFinding
alphaMountain.aiSuspicioussuspicious
All 92 engine results
  • alphaMountain.ai - suspicious - Suspicious
  • 0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
  • Abusix - clean - Clean
  • Acronis - clean - Clean
  • ADMINUSLabs - 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
  • 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
  • G-Data - clean - 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 - unrated - 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
  • 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
  • Sophos - clean - 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 - unrated - 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
rsload.net

Captured during this scan in a safe sandbox. Opening this report does not revisit the site.

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 · Investigation Story

Investigation story

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

    What the site claims

    Скачать программы для компьютера Windows бесплатно

  2. 2

    What we observed

    Saved browser evidence recorded file downloads.

  3. 3

    What independent research found

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

  4. 4

    What remains unverified

    2 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

Malware & Deceptive Downloads

Service and business model

Cracked Software

Advertising

Observed behavior

File Downloads

Evidence behind this classification

  1. 01Saved antivirus evidence is adverse but is not fresh enough for a current conviction.

Web research findings

Independent findings for rsload.net, 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
1 scam report
Scam reports (1)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Reddit r/Piracyopen

    "They recently put a registration wall when you download from their website, where you have to upload a picture of yourself"

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.

Domainrsload.net
Redirects torsload.net
Hosted byDDOS-GUARD LTD
Referencesgravatar.com · setupwin.ru

Domain Timeline

  1. Sep 29, 2009
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 17 years old today.

  2. Jul 31, 2026
    Saved security review — Flagged as suspicious

    The completed checks from this saved scan are detailed above.

rsload.net 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 numbers29-07-2026
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0
Signal Summary
Contact details look reasonable
  • No direct contact email found on the captured page.
  • Phone number listed (29-07-2026).

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age17 years old
RegistrarRegional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER
RegisteredSep 29, 2009
ExpiresSep 29, 2026
Owner privacyUnknown
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · R12
ExpiresAug 19, 2026 (18d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingDDOS-GUARD LTD
Server locationRU
Web serverddos-guard

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://rsload.net/
  • 2200https://rsload.net/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score2%
Reports on file4
ISPDDOS-GUARD LTD
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Referenced Domains

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

05 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

Coverage, provenance, and source freshness remain separate so a missing check is never mistaken for a clean result.
Completed analysis

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

AntiviruspartialBrowser threat feedcompletePage contentcompleteAnalysiscompleteVisual evidencenot run

Technical threat

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

unknown

Additional evidence review

Operator / customer risk

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

unknown

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Source coverage and freshness

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

Antivirus
Result: 1 of 92 engines flagged
Limited
Adverse
Freshness: stale fallback · Jul 31, 2026
Browser protection
Result: No browser threat-list match
Completed
No adverse finding
Page content
Result: Page fetched · HTTP 200
Completed
No adverse finding
Visual evidence
Result: The saved page capture contained descriptive context only
Completed
No adverse finding
Independent research
Result: 1 independent finding were saved
Completed
Adverse

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

    Do not download software or Windows builds from rsload.net. Stick to official developer sites or trusted stores to avoid malware, legal issues, and data risks.

  • Treat rsload.net 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.

  • Share your experience

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

    Open
Final verdictLevel 4 of 5
38/100 safety

High Risk

rsload.net distributes cracked software and modified Windows builds

rsload.net is a long-running Russian warez site offering repacked, portable, and activated software plus custom lite Windows ISOs with activators. Page content and VT data confirm piracy focus; one Reddit report notes intrusive registration. No phishing or confirmed malware in scan but high operator risk from illegal content.

  1. 01

    VT piracy category and negative reputation

  2. 02

    Explicit cracked software and custom Windows ISO listings

  3. 03

    Domain registered 2009

Do not download software or Windows builds from rsload.net. Stick to official developer sites or trusted stores to avoid malware, legal issues, and data risks.
Saved page capture
Evidence balance5 signals
Positive
2
Limited
1
Risk
2
Analysis coverage
75%
strong coverage
Core capabilities
3/5
completed checks
Source coverage
4/5
sources complete
Evidence checks
1/8
completed checks flagged
Technical threatNot confirmed50/100 risk
Operator / customer riskNot confirmed50/100 risk
Safety range

Saved evidence only. Missing checks are never treated as a clean result.

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07 · Community

Community

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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.

Is rsload.net a scam or a legit download site?
rsload.net shows strong warning signs of being a malware & deceptive downloads — avoid interacting with it. Our review tagged it for cracked-software and file-downloads. 1 of 92 security engines flag it. The domain is 16.8 years old through Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER. It may not be an outright scam, but the risk is high enough that you should verify it independently before trusting it with money or data.
Is rsload.net safe to use?
rsload.net has a Safety Score of 38/100 (High Risk). Analysis coverage is strong at 75%. Avoid login, payment and downloads.
What should I do if I already gave my details to rsload.net?
If you've already paid or handed over details on rsload.net, act quickly. 1) Contact your bank or card issuer immediately and ask to dispute the charge or open a chargeback — the sooner you act, the better your odds. 2) Report the site to the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's IC3 at ic3.gov, and in the UK to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. 3) If you entered a password, change it on rsload.net and anywhere you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication. 4) Watch your bank and email for follow-up fraud, and keep screenshots as evidence.
Can I get my money back from rsload.net?
Often yes, if you act fast. Payments made by credit or debit card can frequently be reversed through a chargeback or dispute — contact your bank right away and explain it was a fraudulent site. Bank transfers and gift-card or voucher payments are much harder to recover, but you should still report them to your bank and to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov) or Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk). Avoid any "refund" or "recovery" service that contacts you first — it's usually a follow-up scam.
Is my device infected after visiting rsload.net?
Simply loading a page is usually lower-risk than downloading or running a file from it. If you downloaded or opened anything from rsload.net, run a full scan with reputable antivirus software and consider it untrusted. If you only viewed the page, keep your browser and OS updated, watch for unexpected pop-ups or new programs, and change passwords from a clean device if you entered any.
How do I report rsload.net?
You can report rsload.net through several official channels: the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and — in the UK — Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. You can also flag it to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish) so other browsers warn about it, and report it to the company being impersonated if there is one. Reporting helps get scam sites taken down faster.
Why does rsload.net look legitimate if it's a scam?
Modern scams are built to look convincing. A valid SSL padlock, a polished template, stock photos, fake reviews, and a trust badge can all be added in minutes and prove nothing about who runs the site. Scammers buy cheap domains, clone real designs, and copy legal pages wholesale. That's exactly why an automated review that checks the domain's age, hosting, blacklists, and behaviour — rather than just how the page looks — is more reliable than a first impression.
Has rsload.net been flagged by antivirus engines?
Yes. 1 of 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network flagged rsload.net as suspicious. Even a single detection from a reputable engine is a meaningful warning, and multiple detections rarely happen by accident.
Is rsload.net on any phishing or malware blacklists?
No — rsload.net 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 rsload.net domain?
rsload.net is 16.8 years old, registered on September 29, 2009 through Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER. 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 rsload.net have a valid SSL certificate?
Yes — rsload.net presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, valid for another 18 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".
How often is the rsload.net report updated?
This report is a record of the scan run on July 31, 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 rsload.net has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.