mail.ru operates primarily as a email service, focusing on email and internet portal. Mail.ru is one of the largest internet portals in the Russian-speaking world, providing email, news, search, and cloud storage. It serves as a central hub for the VK Group's ecosystem of digital services, including social networks and business tools. It is operated by VK, a subsidiary of VK Company Limited.
mail.ru is a well-established platform operated by VK. Top 1,000 global website, 28 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
While mail.ru is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
mail.ru allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
mail.ru provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
mail.ru hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
mail.ru hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
VK-AS LLC VK (AS47764) | Active | mail.ru | Today |
VK-AS LLC VK (AS47764) | Active | mail.ru | Today |
VK-AS LLC VK (AS47764) | Active | mail.ru | Today |
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{
"domain": "mail.ru",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "email_service",
"specialization": "Email and Internet Portal"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Leading Russian internet portal and email service provider",
"summary": "Mail.ru is one of the largest internet portals in the Russian-speaking world, providing email, news, search, and cloud storage. It serves as a central hub for the VK Group's ecosystem of digital services, including social networks and business tools.",
"operator": "VK",
"parent_entity": "VK Company Limited",
"topics": [
"email",
"news",
"cloud storage",
"search engine",
"russian internet"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "1997-09-27T14:33:26Z",
"rank": 7,
"hosting_provider": "VK-AS LLC VK"
}
}