# installsbot.com — MALICIOUS

> installsbot.com identified as a malware dropper distributing unauthorized software installers—flagged by 6 of 95 VirusTotal vendors. Check the full report.

## Summary
PhishDestroy identifies installsbot.com as an active malware distribution domain operating under a generic phishing threat vector. This domain is currently engaged in the dissemination of malicious software disguised as legitimate software installers, posing elevated risk to unwary users seeking software downloads. The operation leverages deceptive branding and impersonation tactics to trick users into executing harmful payloads, resulting in compromised systems and potential data exposure.


This domain was flagged by 6 of 95 VirusTotal security vendors, indicating moderate but concerning detection coverage. Registrant details reveal creation on March 21, 2026, with hosting on IP 178.16.54.253. The domain is registered through CNOBIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED and secured using a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, increasing its perceived legitimacy. Despite its recent appearance, the low trust score reflected in limited blocklist inclusion suggests a short operational lifespan but high malicious intent. These factors collectively underscore the urgency of proactive defensive measures.


As of current assessment, installsbot.com remains active and poses a tangible threat to endpoint security. Organizations and individual users downloading software from unverified sources are strongly advised against visiting or interacting with this domain. Immediate action includes adding installsbot.com and its resolving IP (178.16.54.253) to network blocklists and DNS sinkholes. Additionally, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions should be updated to monitor for indicators associated with this domain. Security teams are encouraged to conduct retrospective network analysis to identify any prior or ongoing compromise attempts linked to this infrastructure.

## Threat Details
- Verdict: MALICIOUS
- Site status: unknown (HTTP ?)

## Domain Intelligence
- Registered: 2026-03-21 16:00:13
- Registrar: CNOBIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- IP: 178.16.54.253

## Detection Status
- VirusTotal: 6 vendors flagged
- Google Safe Browsing: clean
- Blocklists: 0 hits

## Evidence
- Cloudflare Radar: https://radar.cloudflare.com/scan/cc814c67-30fe-4d2f-ac09-713254d6e80d
- PhishDestroy: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/installsbot.com/
- LLM endpoint: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/installsbot.com/llm.txt

## If You Visited This Site
1. Change any passwords you may have entered
2. Enable 2FA on all related accounts
3. Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
4. Report to: FBI IC3, Europol, local authorities

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Report by PhishDestroy | https://phishdestroy.io/domain/installsbot.com/
Last updated: 2026-03-28