Warning signs detected
Y2Mate YouTube downloader clone on a 16-year-old domain previously used by a closed Minneapolis restaurant, with documented malware reports on the brand. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.
Is zenboxizakaya.com legit or a scam?
Y2Mate YouTube downloader clone on a 16-year-old domain previously used by a closed Minneapolis restaurant, with documented malware reports on the brand.
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.
Analysis Summary
Website Preview
Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →
Visual 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.
Visual red flags detected in the screenshot
The site is a typical YouTube-to-MP3 converter; while the layout is clean, these services often involve high risks of intrusive advertising, malicious redirects, or copyright infringement.
What our vision model saw
5 signalsSite functions as a third-party YouTube downloader and converter
Minimalist design with a prominent input field for URLs or keywords
Displays a 'Trending' list of music videos to encourage interaction
Lacks standard corporate footer information, terms of service, or privacy links
Uses the Y2Mate brand name which is frequently associated with ad-heavy or high-risk conversion services
Intelligence
The page displays full Y2Mate branding, identical title, description, and functionality to the known YouTube downloader service. Our fingerprinting confirms it is a clone of y2mate.com. The domain zenboxizakaya.com was registered in 2010 and previously hosted a real restaurant that closed in late 2025. Three separate reports from Reddit, an independent review aggregator, and Macsome document malware infections, aggressive pop-ups, and phishing risks tied to Y2Mate mirrors. No business registration exists for the current use of the domain. The combination of a known high-risk service brand plus documented malware complaints outweighs the clean antivirus scan and old domain age.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for zenboxizakaya.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Domain zenboxizakaya.com registered 2010-05-17 (16.1 years old); previously associated with Zen Box Izakaya restaurant in Minneapolis (closed Nov 2025 per multiple news sources).
- Current site content is a full Y2Mate YouTube downloader clone: title 'Y2Mate - Free YouTube Downloader & Converter | MP3 & MP4 Video Downloads', FAQ, how-to, terms pages all match Y2Mate branding.
- y2mate.com itself registered 2016-08-10; multiple reports of aggressive ads/pop-ups leading to malware/phishing on Y2Mate mirrors and variants.
- Reddit users report malware infections after using Y2Mate sites; Trustpilot reviews for related domains mention scams, clickbait, IP grabs, and virus links.
- No direct scam reports or complaints specifically naming zenboxizakaya.com found in searches.
- Site includes self-referential warnings about 'phishing attempts from fake mirrors' and advises checking for the real site and using HTTPS/antivirus.
- No positive reviews or business registration found for the domain in its current use.
- Reddit (r/malwares)open
"Used Y2Mate to download a YouTube video yesterday and now my PC is infected with malware. Ran Malwarebytes and found 3 trojans - that site ..."
- Trustpilot (y2mate.is)open
"Total scam/click bait site that doesn't work. ... At least it's not a scam ... still, almost got my ip grabbed ..."
- Macsome (Y2Mate Review)open
"Aggressive ads and pop-ups on Y2Mate may lead to malware, phishing, or unwanted software installation. ... Intrusive Ads and Pop-Ups: Y2Mate's website is filled with aggressive advertisements, some of which redirect to malicious sites..."
Page title, description, and content on zenboxizakaya.com are identical to Y2Mate YouTube downloader service; site hosts Y2Mate functionality and references y2mate.com in about/terms pages.
Reddit users reported malware infections after using Y2Mate. an independent review aggregator reviews for related domains mention clickbait, IP grabs, and scam behavior. Macsome documented aggressive pop-ups that can lead to malware or phishing. No scam reports specifically name zenboxizakaya.com, but the site is a confirmed clone of the flagged service.
Domain Timeline
- May 17, 2010Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 16 years old today.
- Jul 8, 2026Latest security review — Flagged as suspicious
This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.
zenboxizakaya.com 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.
Threat Detection
Scam Network
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
Technical Details
domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referencedContact 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.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- Phone number listed (2009-2025).
- Postal address visible on the page.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://zenboxizakaya.com/
- 2200https://zenboxizakaya.com/
Server Reputation
Referenced Domains
Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.
What to do
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Treat zenboxizakaya.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.
- OpenShare your experience
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Final Verdict
The site is a Y2Mate YouTube downloader clone running on a repurposed 16-year-old restaurant domain. Multiple reports link Y2Mate mirrors to aggressive ads, malware infections, and phishing attempts.
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 zenboxizakaya.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.
- zenboxizakaya.com currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
- Yes. zenboxizakaya.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 82 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
- zenboxizakaya.com is 16.2 years old, registered on 5/17/2010 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
- No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report zenboxizakaya.com as clean.
- No. zenboxizakaya.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- zenboxizakaya.com 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 July 8, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around zenboxizakaya.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.
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