Security Review

Is vidbox.cc legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 30/100

A free streaming index flagged by multiple security engines for malicious redirects and lack of transparent ownership.

vidbox.ccScanned 1h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 0·MT 42
Category tags
entertainmentstreaming85% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)
Warning signals (1)

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
4/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
8 months old
Registered Sep 30, 2025
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

4 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page (2 outright malicious). Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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vidbox.cc

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Visual Screenshot Analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

50
/ 100
High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

We could not capture a fully-rendered screenshot of this page; visual analysis is inconclusive.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

Screenshot incomplete — site may be slow to render

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
Our analysis identifies this site as a typical 'grey-market' streaming index that hosts no content itself but links to third-party providers. Four of our antivirus partners, including Chong Lua Dao and Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, have flagged the domain as malicious or suspicious. The domain is less than a year old and uses privacy services to hide the identity of its operators. While some users report the site works for streaming, independent review aggregators give it a very low trust rating due to the high risk of malicious ads and popups. The lack of any verifiable business registration further increases the risk for users.
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Page Content

The site functions as a search engine for movies and television shows, providing multiple server links for free viewing. It does not host the files directly but acts as a gateway to third-party streaming hosts known for aggressive advertising.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted behind a common content delivery network, which masks the true origin server. It uses a valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services, though this only secures the connection and does not verify the legitimacy of the business.

Domain History

Registered 265 days ago through Immaterialism Limited, the domain is relatively young. The WHOIS records are privacy-protected, which is common for sites operating in the legally ambiguous space of unauthorized streaming.

Web Reputation

Reputation signals are mixed but lean negative. While some community members on Reddit and Instagram suggest it as a streaming alternative, security-focused review sites have assigned it trust scores as low as 1% due to the potential for 'malicious objects' and deceptive redirects.
Risk Factors
5
  • Four antivirus engines (Chong Lua Dao, Forcepoint, alphaMountain, Gridinsoft) flag the site as malicious or suspicious.
  • Independent review aggregators report a trust score as low as 1%.
  • No verifiable business registration or physical address is provided for the operator.
  • The site relies on third-party streaming servers that often trigger malicious popups and redirects.
  • Domain ownership is hidden behind a privacy proxy and a registrar often used for ephemeral sites.
Positive Signals
3
  • The domain has a significant global traffic rank, suggesting an active user base.
  • Some user feedback indicates the site is functional for its intended purpose if used with protection.
  • The SSL certificate is valid and currently active.
AI Recommendation
Avoid entering any personal or payment information on this site. If you choose to use it for streaming, ensure you have a robust ad blocker and up-to-date antivirus software active to block malicious redirects.
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 vidbox.cc, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
8 months
Registered Sep 2025
Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
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
4 scam reports · 3 positive
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain registered on 2025-09-30 (approximately 265-270 days old as of June 2026), with WHOIS owner data hidden and registrar listed as Immaterialism Limited.
  • Site functions as a free movie/TV streaming index (similar to vidbox.to) that provides links to third-party providers; users frequently recommend using an ad blocker.
  • ScamDoc assigns a 1% trust score citing young domain (<1 year) and lack of owner identification; one positive user review from April 2026 describes it as a "great website" despite choppiness.
  • Scamadviser gives a positive verdict (Trust Score ~86, "very likely not a scam but legit and reliable") but notes negatives: very young domain with high traffic.
  • Referenced as "Generic Malicious Object" in a PCrisk scan of related domain vidbox.dev; some Reddit posts flag high risk or question legality due to copyright infringement potential.
  • No evidence of direct malware distribution, phishing, or wallet-draining; risks appear limited to ads, redirects, popups, and illegal streaming content.
  • No business registration, company details, or physical address found for the operator of vidbox.cc.
Scam reports (4)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • ScamDocopen

    "Vidbox.cc reviews | Very Low Trust Score: 1%"

  • PCrisk scanner (for vidbox.dev)open

    "vidbox.cc Flagged: Generic Malicious Object"

  • Reddit r/ScamCheckeropen

    "Score: 76/100 Risk Level: High Risk ... vidbox.cc is likely unsafe"

  • EmailVeritas URL Checkeropen

    "Safety Score 60/100 🟡 Warning ... multiple-redirects"

Positive reviews (3)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • Scamadviseropen

    "In summary, vidbox.cc is very likely not a scam but legit and reliable."

  • ScamDoc user reviewopen

    "the site is choppy at times but gives you alternatives ... it is a great website ... just load up the other sites they provide and boom get to watching"

  • Instagram / Reddit usersopen

    "use an ad blocker for the streaming !!! websites: vidbox.cc"

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research found several scam reports and warnings on platforms like Reddit and independent review sites, where the domain is flagged for high risk and malicious redirects. Conversely, some users on social media recommend the site for streaming, provided an ad blocker is used. No official business registration was found, and the site is distinct from the legitimate hardware company 'VIDBOX Inc.'

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
4 engines 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.

2Malicious2Suspicious56Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious· malicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Malicious· malicious
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious· not recommended
Gridinsoft
Suspicious· suspicious

4 antivirus engines 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.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age8 months old
RegistrarImmaterialism Limited
RegisteredSep 30, 2025
ExpiresSep 30, 2027
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1
ExpiresAug 22, 2026 (60d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
PopularityNot in popularity top list

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://vidbox.cc/
  • 2403https://vidbox.cc/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file1
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat vidbox.cc 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

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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 ↗

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 vidbox.cc 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.
  • vidbox.cc currently scores 30/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. vidbox.cc presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 60 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • vidbox.cc is 8 months old, registered on 9/30/2025 through Immaterialism Limited. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • 4 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged vidbox.cc as malicious or suspicious (2 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. vidbox.cc is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • vidbox.cc resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). 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 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around vidbox.cc have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·vidbox.cc
SUSPICIOUS

This is a free movie and TV streaming aggregator that operates without a business license or clear ownership. While it provides content links, it is flagged by several security engines for malicious behavior and aggressive redirects. Use extreme caution and an ad blocker if visiting.

Avoid entering any personal or payment information on this site. If you choose to use it for streaming, ensure you have a robust ad blocker and up-to-date antivirus software active to block malicious redirects.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
1
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