DANGEROUS

Critical risk detected

6 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page (4 outright malicious). Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.

Security Review

Is zerocdn.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Dangerous· 1/100

A decade-old CDN service with significant security warnings from multiple antivirus engines and links to malware-hosting infrastructure.

zerocdn.comScanned 1d ago
0
Trust score
DANGEROUS
Score breakdown
Heuristics 10·MT 42
Screenshot of zerocdn.comSee the live page ↓
Category tags
infrastructure85% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)
6 of 92 engines flagged
Positive signals (4)
Not on major blacklistsDomain is 13 years oldEncrypted connectionClean 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
6/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
13 years old
Registered May 20, 2013
Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

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Screenshot of zerocdn.com
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zerocdn.com

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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.

35
/ 100
Moderate visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The site uses a generic, template-like design for a vague traffic management service without any clear brand identity or verifiable company details, which is often seen in low-quality landing pages.

Visual risk35/100

What our vision model saw

5 signals

Generic and vague service descriptions like 'Save on traffic' and 'Convenient management tools'

Lack of specific company branding, logo, or identifying corporate information

Unprofessional design with dated clip-art style illustrations and inconsistent typography

Minimal functional content beyond a 'Try for free' call to action

Generic navigation menu items such as 'Tariffs' and 'Infrastructure' without specific details

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
Analysis
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
This domain has been registered for over 13 years, which typically suggests a legitimate business history. However, our analysis found that 6 out of 92 security engines flag the site as malicious or suspicious, including reputable providers like Fortinet and ESET. These detections often stem from the service being used to host or distribute malicious binaries, a common issue with low-cost CDN providers. The visual design is dated and lacks modern corporate transparency, which aligns with its role as a budget infrastructure provider. While we found no direct consumer scam reports, the technical reputation of the hosting IP and the specific antivirus flags suggest the platform is frequently abused by bad actors. We have set the score to suspicious because the risk of encountering malware through their network outweighs the benefit of its long domain history.
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Page Content

The website presents itself as a specialized Content Delivery Network (CDN) for MP4 and HLS video streaming and cloud storage. The interface is functional but dated, utilizing a design style common in the early 2010s with minimal branding or modern security indicators. It lists a physical address in Zug, Switzerland, and provides support and abuse email addresses on its own domain. While the site includes documentation and a REST API overview, the overall presentation is generic and lacks the professional polish expected of a high-tier infrastructure provider.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on IP 176.58.48.48, which currently shows a clean abuse record with zero reports. However, our intelligence stack indicates that this infrastructure has historically been associated with the distribution of malicious .exe files and Trojans. The SSL certificate is valid and issued by Let's Encrypt, though it has a relatively short window until expiry. The presence of a single redirect hop suggests a straightforward configuration, but the lack of a global traffic rank indicates the service operates at a relatively small scale or within a niche market.

Domain History

The domain zerocdn.com was registered on May 20, 2013, making it over 13 years old. It is registered through Registrar R01 LLC and is linked to MnogoByte LLC, a Russian infrastructure company. This longevity is a strong positive signal that usually rules out 'disposable' scam sites; however, the domain's reputation has been tarnished over time by the types of content it hosts. A 2015 legal dispute involving the operator, DigitalOne AG, resulted in a denied complaint, suggesting the company has successfully defended its right to the domain in the past.

Web Reputation

The web reputation for this domain is highly polarized. On one hand, our antivirus network shows 4 malicious and 2 suspicious detections from engines including ADMINUSLabs, Chong Lua Dao, Fortinet, Webroot, CyRadar, and ESET. On the other hand, independent review aggregators show mixed feedback, with some users praising the low prices while others complain about poor technical support. There are no widespread reports of financial fraud or phishing, but the consistent malware flags from major security vendors are a significant concern for any user visiting the site.

What this means for you

While ZeroCDN appears to be a legitimate, low-cost service provider rather than a dedicated scam, it is clearly a high-risk environment. The antivirus detections suggest that the platform's security controls are weak, allowing it to be used for hosting malware. If you are a developer considering their services, be aware of the potential for your content to be flagged by association. If you are a visitor, ensure your local antivirus is active, as the site has a history of serving files that trigger security alerts.
Risk Factors
5
  • 6 security engines (including Fortinet and ESET) flag the domain as malicious or suspicious.
  • Historical association with hosting malware-infected files and Trojans.
  • Infrastructure linked to Russian hosting providers with a history of high-risk activity.
  • Dated and generic website design lacks modern security and branding standards.
  • Lack of a global traffic rank despite being over 13 years old.
Positive Signals
4
  • Domain has been registered and active for over 13 years.
  • Valid SSL certificate and clear contact information provided.
  • No confirmed reports of consumer fraud or phishing scams found.
  • Associated with a registered business entity (DigitalOne AG) in Switzerland.
AI Recommendation
Use caution when interacting with this site. While it is an established service, the multiple malware detections from our antivirus partners suggest you should avoid downloading files or providing sensitive payment information unless absolutely necessary.
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Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for zerocdn.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration
Active · Switzerland (DigitalOne AG); Russia (MnogoByte LLC)
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 zerocdn.com registered May 20, 2013 (age 13.1 years); WHOIS lists MnogoByte LLC, Moscow, Russia.
  • Operated by DigitalOne AG (Zug, Switzerland) as CDN service; linked to MnogoByte LLC (AS42632) for infrastructure.
  • Site promotes affordable CDN for MP4/HLS video, cloud storage; offers 50GB free trial traffic.
  • No scam reports, Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, or ScamDoc listings found; no major complaints in searches.
  • Hosting101.ru shows 11 user votes: 64% cite low CDN prices, 36% cite poor support.
  • One 2015 WIPO case involved DigitalOne AG as respondent (domain dispute, complaint denied).
  • IPs associated with zerocdn.com appear in malware reports (e.g., hosting .exe files flagged as Trojan), but no direct domain-level scam evidence.
Business registration
Status: active · Switzerland (DigitalOne AG); Russia (MnogoByte LLC)

DigitalOne AG registered in Zug, Switzerland since ~2007; MnogoByte LLC in Moscow, Russia (Tushinskaya str., 12, 125362); associated via WHOIS and ASN data.

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
We searched scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, and general web sources for zerocdn.com and didn't find confirmed scam reports or complaints. The business appears to be a legitimate operation under DigitalOne AG in Switzerland and MnogoByte LLC in Russia. However, some technical sources note that their infrastructure has been used to host files flagged as Trojans by various security vendors. This suggests the platform may have lax moderation policies rather than being a scam itself.

Domain Timeline

  1. May 20, 2013
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 13 years old today.

  2. Jul 7, 2026
    Latest security review — Flagged as dangerous

    This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.

zerocdn.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

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
6 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.

4Malicious2Suspicious54Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
ADMINUSLabs
Malicious· malicious
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious· malicious
Fortinet
Malicious· malware
Webroot
Malicious· malicious
CyRadar
Suspicious· suspicious
ESET
Suspicious· suspicious

6 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.

Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
ListedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

Technical Details

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
Has a contact email on its own domain
Emails on site's domainsupport@zerocdn.com, abuse@zerocdn.com
Phone numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.
  • Contact email on the site's own domain (support@zerocdn.com).

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age13 years old
RegistrarRegistrar R01 LLC
RegisteredMay 20, 2013
ExpiresMay 20, 2028
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.2
IssuerLet's Encrypt · R12
ExpiresAug 11, 2026 (35d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingDigitalOne CDN Global
Server locationCH
Web servernginx/1.18.0
PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

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

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPDigitalOne CDN Global
Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Referenced Domains

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

What to do

Avoid this site

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

  • Do not interact with zerocdn.com

    Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.

  • 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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Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·zerocdn.com
DANGEROUS

ZeroCDN is a long-standing content delivery network service that shows several technical red flags despite its age. While it appears to be a functional business, multiple antivirus engines flag it for hosting malicious files, and its infrastructure is linked to high-risk hosting environments. Exercise caution before using their services or entering payment data.

Use caution when interacting with this site. While it is an established service, the multiple malware detections from our antivirus partners suggest you should avoid downloading files or providing sensitive payment information unless absolutely necessary.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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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 flags zerocdn.com as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
  • No — zerocdn.com scored 1/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
  • Yes. zerocdn.com presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 35 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • zerocdn.com is 13.1 years old, registered on 5/20/2013 through Registrar R01 LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • 6 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged zerocdn.com as malicious or suspicious (4 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. zerocdn.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • zerocdn.com resolves to an IP operated by DigitalOne CDN Global in CH (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.
  • Yes. zerocdn.com sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.
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