Threat Investigation

www.amzn.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #28,036

www.amzn.com operates primarily as a e-commerce platform, focusing on online retail marketplace. amzn.com is a secondary domain owned by Amazon.com, Inc. that serves as a URL shortener and shortcut to its primary e-commerce marketplace. It is used to facilitate easier sharing of product links and provides a direct path for users to continue their shopping experience. It is operated by Amazon.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc..

e-commerceonline shoppingretailmarketplace
Network Infrastructure

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Security Considerations

While www.amzn.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

URL Shortener

www.amzn.com converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.

Identity Provider

www.amzn.com 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.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=www.amzn.com
{
  "domain": "amzn.com",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "ecommerce",
    "specialization": "Online Retail Marketplace"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Official short domain and redirector for Amazon",
    "summary": "amzn.com is a secondary domain owned by Amazon.com, Inc. that serves as a URL shortener and shortcut to its primary e-commerce marketplace. It is used to facilitate easier sharing of product links and provides a direct path for users to continue their shopping experience.",
    "operator": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
    "parent_entity": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
    "topics": [
      "e-commerce",
      "online shopping",
      "retail",
      "marketplace",
      "logistics"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": true,
    "is_public_idp": true,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "1997-06-17T04:00:00Z",
    "rank": 28036,
    "hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02 - Amazon.com, Inc."
  }
}

Hosting

AMAZON-02 - Amazon.com, Inc.

Registered

Jun 17, 1997

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.