Is universemod.com a scam?

Our automated security review marked universemod.com 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.

Is universemod.com safe to use?

universemod.com currently scores 51/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Does universemod.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. universemod.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 65 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the universemod.com domain?

universemod.com is 1.2 years old, registered on 3/22/2025 through NameCheap, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has universemod.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged universemod.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is universemod.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. universemod.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is universemod.com hosted?

universemod.com resolves to an IP operated by Shock Hosting LLC in US (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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.

How often is the universemod.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 21, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around universemod.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is universemod.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 51/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Universe Mod offers 'unlimited resource' game modifications for mobile devices, a high-risk category often used to distribute malware or harvest user data.

Top reasons

Flagged as malicious by the Chong Lua Dao security engine.Offers 'MOD' apps which require bypassing standard mobile security (sideloading).Complete absence of contact information, email, or physical address.

universemod.comScanned 1h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 67·MT 42

Category tags

gamingsoftware#cracked app#gaming scam85% MT confidence

Technical red flags (1)

1 of 92 engines flagged

Positive signals (4)

Not on major blacklists Domain is 1.2 years old Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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

1/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

1.2 years old

Registered Mar 22, 2025

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

Universe Mod offers 'unlimited resource' game modifications for mobile devices, a high-risk category often used to distribute malware or harvest user data. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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universemod.com

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The site operates in the high-risk 'game modding' niche, offering modified APKs for popular mobile titles. One security engine, Chong Lua Dao, has already flagged the domain as malicious. While the domain is over 450 days old, it lacks any transparent ownership, physical address, or even a basic contact email. The promise of 'unlimited' resources in games like Arena Breakout or Merge Cooking is a classic lure used to encourage users to bypass device security settings. Without official licensing or clear terms of service, these downloads cannot be verified as safe.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The storefront is built using a modern JavaScript framework but provides almost no corporate transparency. There are no Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or contact details available to users. The content focuses entirely on promoting 'MOD' versions of mobile games with high star ratings that appear self-generated.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on Shock Hosting LLC in the United States and uses a valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt. While the technical setup is functional, the use of a registrar known for privacy-shielding (NameCheap) prevents any verification of the actual operators.

Domain History

The domain was registered in March 2025 and has been active for approximately 15 months. This longevity suggests it is not a 'burn-and-turn' scam site, but it remains unindexed in global traffic rankings, indicating a very small or niche user base.

Web Reputation

Reputation is mixed; while some independent review aggregators haven't received direct scam reports, the site is actively promoted via social media accounts like @perveniregames_universemod. One specialized security engine has blacklisted the site, which often precedes broader detection by other antivirus providers.

Risk Factors

Flagged as malicious by the Chong Lua Dao security engine.
Offers 'MOD' apps which require bypassing standard mobile security (sideloading).
Complete absence of contact information, email, or physical address.
Promises 'unlimited' in-game currency, a common lure for malicious downloads.
No public business registration or ownership transparency.

Positive Signals

Domain has been active for over 450 days.
Valid SSL certificate is in place.
No reports of phishing or credential harvesting found in our research.

AI Recommendation

Avoid downloading or installing files from this site, as 'MOD' apps can contain hidden malware. If you choose to proceed, never provide personal information or link your primary social media or banking accounts to these apps.

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 universemod.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

1.2 yrs

Registered Mar 2025

Business registration

Active · Iceland

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

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

2 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain registered March 22, 2025 (approx. 15 months old as of June 2026) through NameCheap with privacy protection; hosted on Shock Hosting LLC in the US.
Site offers 'MOD' versions (iOS/Android) for mobile games including Merge Cooking MOD, Hard Time III MOD, Arena Breakout MOD, Hole House, Robbery Bob 2 MOD, and others, often promising high ratings like 4.8 stars.
Instagram account @perveniregames_universemod actively promotes the site with gameplay videos showing 'unlimited' resources and mod menus.
Scamadviser concludes 'Very Likely Safe'/'legit and safe' with positives (valid SSL, DNSFilter safe) but notes negatives: hidden owner, low Tranco rank, registrar popular with scammers.
Gridinsoft gives 62/100 trust score: no major malware/phishing detections, but flags adult-oriented/explicit content alongside gaming and recommends basic verification.
No scam reports, user complaints, malware detections, or Reddit discussions specifically about universemod.com found in searches.
Page built with create-react-app; content focuses on downloadable modified APKs/games with no visible terms, disclaimers, or legitimate mod licensing.

Positive reviews (2)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Scamadviseropen
"In summary, we think universemod.com is legit and safe for consumers to access."
Gridinsoftopen
"Based on current analysis, universemod.com appears to be generally safe overall, although some caution points still remain. No major malware or phishing threats were detected."

Business registration

Status: active · Iceland

Registered March 22, 2025 via NameCheap, Inc. (privacy protected, registrant IS). Expires March 22, 2027. Client Transfer Prohibited. No public owner details.

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

Our research into universemod.com shows the site is actively promoted on Instagram to showcase 'mod menus' and unlimited resources for mobile games. While independent review aggregators currently list it as 'likely safe' due to a lack of reported victims, they also highlight the hidden owner identity and the fact that the registrar is frequently used by high-risk platforms. No business registration details were found beyond the basic domain record, and there are no discussions on major community forums like Reddit regarding the safety of these specific files.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

1 engine flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

1Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines

of 92

Chong Lua Dao

Malicious· malicious

1 antivirus engine flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

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 profiles0

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.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age1.2 years old

RegistrarNameCheap, Inc.

RegisteredMar 22, 2025

ExpiresMar 22, 2027

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R12

ExpiresAug 25, 2026 (65d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingShock Hosting LLC

Server locationUS

Web serverLiteSpeed

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://universemod.com/
2200https://universemod.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPShock Hosting LLC

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Proceed with caution

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

Treat universemod.com 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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Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

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 universemod.com 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.
universemod.com currently scores 51/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
Yes. universemod.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 65 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
universemod.com is 1.2 years old, registered on 3/22/2025 through NameCheap, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged universemod.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. universemod.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
universemod.com resolves to an IP operated by Shock Hosting LLC in US (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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 21, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around universemod.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·universemod.com

SUSPICIOUS

This site offers modified (MOD) versions of mobile games that promise unlimited resources, which is a common tactic for distributing unwanted software. While it has been active for over a year, the lack of contact information and the nature of the downloads suggest high risk.

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