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Is apple.com safe?

Very Likely Safe

No major red flags found. This looks like a legitimate, established website.

Popular site · #12 worldwideChecked Nov 13, 2026

Why: Main reasons: domain registered 40+ years ago; not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; apple is the real brand's registered domain. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Identity & Age100/100
Impersonation Risk100/100
Red Flags100/100
Transparency99/100
Security100/100
Email100/100

Positive highlights

  • Domain registered 40+ years agoLong-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
  • Not flagged by Google Safe BrowsingNo malware, phishing, or unwanted-software match in Google's live threat database.
  • HTTPS is enforcedAll redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
  • apple is the real brand's registered domainThe root label matches the brand exactly — this IS the brand's own domain.
  • Popular website — ranked #12 worldwideListed in the Tranco top 1 million websites. Scam sites are almost never this popular.
  • Site responded with 200Final URL: https://www.apple.com/. Response time 350ms.
  • HTTPS works with a valid certificateA secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
  • No impersonation patterns detectedDomain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
  • Not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist
  • Fast response (350ms)

Negative highlights

  • Large response served uncompressedEnable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.

Note: 872+ URLs indexed. A large sitemap suggests an established, content-rich site.

Note: Registered via Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE.

Note: 3 technologies detected. Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

Key facts about apple.com

Website
apple.com
Popularity
#12 worldwide (Tranco top 1M)
Domain created
Feb 19, 1987 (39.7 years old)
Domain expires
Feb 20, 2027
Registrar
Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE
Owner details
Public in WHOIS
IP address
17.253.144.10
Hosting / CDN
Cloudflare
SSL certificate
HTTPS works (certificate details unavailable)
Email security
SPF ✓ · DMARC ✓ (quarantine)
Threat blocklists
Not listed (clean)
Technology
Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

Summary

100/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (39.7 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns.

No malware/phishing on feedsGood reputationHTTPS enabled

Full technical report

Domain Information

Registration timeline, age calculation, registrar details, and ICANN status.

Verified
Registrar Name
Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE
Creation Date
February 19, 1987 (39.7 years ago)
Last Updated
February 9, 2026
Registry Expiry Date
February 20, 2027
WHOIS Privacy Protection
Publicly Visible
Domain Status Codes
client delete prohibited, client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited, server update prohibited
ICANN Status Badges
client delete prohibitedclient transfer prohibitedclient update prohibitedserver delete prohibitedserver transfer prohibitedserver update prohibited
Domain registered 40+ years ago
Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
+15
Registered via Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE
Owner information disclosed
The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.
+2

HTTP Headers & Security

Full HTTP response headers, HSTS, Content Security Policy (CSP), and security baselines.

Good
Security Header Baseline
Strict-Transport-SecurityMissing
Content-Security-PolicyMissing
X-Frame-Options Present
X-Content-Type-Options Present
Referrer-PolicyMissing
Permissions-PolicyMissing
Recommended Missing Headers
missing: Permissions Policy
All Response Headers (17)
cache-control: max-age=125
cf-cache-status: DYNAMIC
cf-ray: a59e9c90da809bc7-SIN
connection: close
content-security-policy: default-src 'self' blob: data: *.akamaized.net *.apple.com *.apple-mapkit.com *.cdn-apple.com *.organicfruitapps.com; child-src blob: mailto: embed.music.apple.com embed.podcasts.apple.com https://recyclingprogram.apple.com https://smb.apple.com https://nova.apple.com swdlp.apple.com www.apple.com www.instagram.com platform.twitter.com www.youtube-nocookie.com; img-src 'unsafe-inline' blob: data: *.apple.com *.apple-mapkit.com *.cdn-apple.com *.mzstatic.com; script-src 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval' blob: *.apple.com *.apple-mapkit.com www.instagram.com platform.twitter.com; style-src 'unsafe-inline' *.apple.com
content-type: text/html; charset=utf-8
date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:54:25 GMT
expires: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:56:30 GMT
referrer-policy: no-referrer-when-downgrade
server: cloudflare
set-cookie: geo=SG; path=/; domain=.apple.com
strict-transport-security: max-age=31536000; includeSubdomains; preload
transfer-encoding: chunked
vary: Accept-Encoding
x-content-type-options: nosniff
x-frame-options: SAMEORIGIN
x-xss-protection: 1; mode=block
HSTS is set
Tells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
+6
Content Security Policy is set
Restricts which scripts and resources the page can load.
+5
X-Frame-Options is set
Prevents clickjacking by disallowing framing.
+3
X-Content-Type-Options is set
Blocks MIME-sniffing browser attacks.
+2
Referrer Policy is set
Controls what referrer information is sent with requests.
+2
Missing Permissions Policy
Restricts access to powerful browser features (camera, mic, etc.).
-2

DNS Records

Encrypted DoH resolution: A, AAAA, MX mail servers, authoritative NS, and TXT verification.

Resolved
IPv4 Addresses (A)
17.253.144.10
IPv6 Addresses (AAAA)
2620:149:af0::10
Mail Servers (MX)
mx-in.g.apple.com (Priority: 10), mx-in-ma.apple.com (Priority: 20), mx-in-rn.apple.com (Priority: 20), mx-in-sg.apple.com (Priority: 20), mx-in-hfd.apple.com (Priority: 20), mx-in-vib.apple.com (Priority: 20)
Authoritative Nameservers (NS)
a.ns.apple.com, b.ns.apple.com, c.ns.apple.com, d.ns.apple.com
TXT Records Found
23 TXT verification records
A Records (IPv4)
17.253.144.10
TXT Verification Records
_eht2v8yfz1agpq7o4zdkkz3k0k86fyr
_khcec23xgc5b2lb981hup1csjb4cdnz
77a4a6de-da14-449c-83c4-85366e0f55f9
apple-domain-verification=X5Jt76bn3Dnmgzjj
lucidlink-verification=SCDW9V44GJHAVXKFS6ZY6EZ2YR
cerner-client-id=22dd1d8a-5e8b-4e1e-80ef-39bcdfd42798
cerner-client-id=ce3abf18-ee87-43b9-9927-9eb24b4bac4a
ValidationTokenValue=77a4a6de-da14-449c-83c4-85366e0f55f9
miro-verification=2494d255c4c50b1e521650a0659cbf3fa08b0072
facebook-domain-verification=n6cqjfucq6plswmtfbwnbbeu1qiq3v
v=spf1 include:_spf.apple.com include:_spf-txn.apple.com ~all
adobe-idp-site-verification=6bd5e74c-a3a0-4781-b2e1-e95399b5e11c
webexdomainverification.8C462=b728ec3f-dfc9-42f9-92cb-9ba8853cbee8
yahoo-verification-key=Ay+djyw0qWQgXKWGA/jstjYryTMrKb+PBXI5l8u5/jw=
google-site-verification=8M6XjQCzydT62jk8HY3VXPAG-nKDllTRV-JpA3-Ktyw
google-site-verification=L5kkMdiFI8npvb6KlHui84fJaCw5G64DWhaDRIAT4_c
google-site-verification=zBSq1mG5ssu2If-C17UAz_MzSZDcx03MVxmeDwMNc5w
Dynatrace-site-verification=7d881a7c-c13f-4146-9d27-2731459e2509__iqls0105tagglcsaul0m16ibrf
cisco-ci-domain-verification=6f3bfb849796a518061f8e8c4356f687a138502d86db742791685059176547dd
atlassian-domain-verification=mLabq99iaT8kquJechF6l31FAYoNUe3WB7tLpLFUiUYVJCse9SKq83hOJzFkwqrh
atlassian-domain-verification=qZD4TfnCAoAjCFQgafhoKQpOs9tviekNK4wYE4a5eK3XoRP06hXAvEp8SLU0v7fI
json:eyJ3aHkiOiJUaGlzIGlzIHRvIHRydW5jYXRlIFVEUCByZXNwb25zZXMgZm9yIFRYVCBxdWVyaWVzIHRvIGFwcGxlLmNvbSIsInBhZGRpbmciOiJpZW4wYWVHaGF0aG9oNmhhaHZpZWphaTNlYXkwYWh2YWhjaGFocXVhZWxlZTBZdWw0cGhpZXRoMHNvNXZpZXllZWNvaDRpZThzaGVlcGllVDNwYWVjaGVpVjZqb2h3aWVwaG82In0K
json:eyJ3aHkiOiJUaGlzIGlzIHRvIHRydW5jYXRlIFVEUCByZXNwb25zZXMgZm9yIFRYVCBxdWVyaWVzIHRvIGFwcGxlLmNvbSIsInBhZGRpbmciOiJxdWFoMGVpamFhNGVlajh0aWVkYWlnaG9jZWljaGFlOGVUb3ppZTVmdTVhaFRoMldlaU00aWsyaHVxdThpZXBoaWVxdW9oc2hlaXBhZWdoOUthZWw3b2NoaWVuZ2llem9lc2g1In0K
2 address record(s) resolved
+4
IPv6 (AAAA) available
Modern dual-stack setup.
+2
4 authoritative nameservers
+2

WHOIS & Identity Lookup

Domain ownership status, registry lifecycle, nameservers, and privacy redaction.

Found
Registrable Domain
apple.com
Registrar Organization
Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE
WHOIS Privacy Status
Public Registration Data
Registry Status Codes
client delete prohibited, client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited, server update prohibited
Delegated Authoritative Nameservers
a.ns.apple.com, b.ns.apple.com, c.ns.apple.com, d.ns.apple.com
Registration Lifecycle
Registered: 1987 → Expires: 2027
Nameservers (NS)
a.ns.apple.comb.ns.apple.comc.ns.apple.comd.ns.apple.com
Domain registered 40+ years ago
Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
+15
Registered via Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE
Owner information disclosed
The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.
+2

Email Security & Deliverability

SPF record validation, DMARC policy enforcement, DKIM selectors, and MX reputation.

Protected
SPF Record
v=spf1 include:_spf.apple.com include:_spf-txn.apple.com ~all
DMARC Policy Mode
Policy: QUARANTINE
DMARC Raw Record
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; sp=reject; rua=mailto:d@rua.agari.com; ruf=mailto:d@ruf.agari.com;
DKIM Selectors Detected
selector1, selector2
Email Protection Summary: This domain has strong email authentication configured to prevent spammers from sending emails impersonating this brand.
SPF record published
+5
DMARC published (quarantine)
+4
DKIM configured (selector1, selector2)
+3

Threat Intelligence & Blocklists

Multi-source malware feeds (URLhaus), phishing checks (PhishStats, Safe Browsing), and typosquats.

Clean
URLhaus Malware
Clean / Not Listed
PhishStats Feed
Clean / Not Listed
Google Safe Browsing
Clean / Verified
Root Domain Label
apple
Top-Level Domain (TLD)
.com (Standard TLD)
Punycode Obfuscation
No (Standard ASCII)
Homoglyph / Lookalike Script
No mixed scripts
Brand Match Analysis
Official Domain (apple)
Typosquatting Risk
Clean
apple is the real brand's registered domain
The root label matches the brand exactly — this IS the brand's own domain.
+10
No impersonation patterns detected
Domain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
+8

Technology Stack & Metadata

Detected CMS, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tags, CDN providers, and page metadata.

Detected
Detected Technologies by Category
js
Svelte
analytics
Google Analytics
cdn
Cloudflare
Page Metadata & Fingerprint
HTML Title
Apple
Meta Description
Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.
Document Language
en-US
Character Encoding
utf-8
Viewport Setting
width=device-width, initial-scale=1, viewport-fit=cover
Generator Software
—
3 technologies detected
Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare
Mobile viewport configured
+2

Page Performance & Compression

Server response time, content payload size, Brotli/Gzip compression, and caching rules.

350ms
Items to Fix & Optimize
Text compression (Brotli/Gzip)
MUCH NEEDEDEnable on server or CDN
Modern image formats (WebP/AVIF/SVG)
OPTIONALConvert heavy images to WebP/AVIF
Protocol
HTTP/2
Binary framing, multiplexed
Compression
NONE
No compression detected
Optimization Signals (From Detectable Headers & Assets)
Image Formats
Legacy / Unchecked
Transfer
Uncompressed
Transport
HTTP/2
These are server-side signals. Actual Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) require real-user measurement via PageSpeed Insights.
Detected Asset & Image Formats
WebPAVIFSVGJPEGPNG
HTTP Response Time
350 ms
Payload Body Size
254.5 KB
Compression Status
Uncompressed
Cache Directives
max-age=125
Large response served uncompressed
Enable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.
-3
Response is cache-friendly
max-age=125
+2

AI Content Safety & Red Flags

High-pressure language, payment gateway safety, disposable domain analysis, and deceptive tactics.

Safe
AI Content Evaluation

100/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (39.7 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns. Main reasons: domain registered 40+ years ago; not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; apple is the real brand's registered domain. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Payment Red Flags
None (No suspicious payment requests)
High-Pressure Language
None (No artificial urgency detected)
Disposable Domain Risk
No (Established infrastructure)
Text Scanned Depth
6,016 characters verified
No scam-correlated language found on the home page
No crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.
+6

Server & Hosting Infrastructure

Primary IP address, web server software, CDN edge network, and redirect hop chain.

cloudflare
Primary Web Server
cloudflare
CDN / Cloud Provider
Cloudflare
Primary IP Address
17.253.144.10
HTTP Status Code
200 OK
Final Landing Destination
https://www.apple.com/
Redirect Hop Count
1 hop
Redirect Hop Chain
  1. 1.https://apple.com/ → https://www.apple.com/
Site responded with 200
Final URL: https://www.apple.com/. Response time 350ms.
+8
HTTPS is enforced
All redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
+10
Fast response (350ms)
+6
Served through Cloudflare
Sites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.
+4

SSL / TLS Certificate

Active Certificate Authority, Common Name, validity period, expiration countdown, and SANs.

Secure
Certificate Authority (Issuer)
Not available (certificate logs did not respond)
Subject Common Name (CN)
—
Validity Period
Not available
Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
1 domain protected
Certificates Logged (CT)
Verified in live TLS
Subject Alternative Names (Sample)
apple.com
HTTPS works with a valid certificate
A secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
+8

Content & Transparency Policies

Linked privacy policy, terms of service, about page, social channels, and published contacts.

Verified
Key Legal & Transparency Pages
privacy PageFound
terms PageFound
contact PageFound
about PageNot linked
refund PageFound
shipping PageNot linked
cookies PageNot linked
Verified Social Channels
Published Phone Numbers
202610011401, 13.0729 17.6825, 1.3633-.63-2.613-.63, 3.7284-2.8918, 15.5752 19.0792, 6.8586-2.0456
Privacy policy linked from home page
+6
Terms of service linked from home page
+5
Contact page linked from home page
+5
No about page found
Reputable sites usually publish a about page.
-3
Refund/return policy linked from home page
+3
No cookie policy found
Reputable sites usually publish a cookie policy.
-2
3 social profile(s) linked
twitter, facebook, linkedin
+3
Phone number published
+2

Robots.txt & Sitemap Discoverability

Search engine crawler directives, indexability, and declared XML sitemaps.

Present
Robots.txt Directives
Present & Configured
Sitemaps Declared
https://www.apple.com/shop/sitemap.xml, https://www.apple.com/autopush/sitemap/sitemap-index.xml, https://www.apple.com/newsroom/sitemap.xml, https://www.apple.com/retail/sitemap/sitemap.xml, https://www.apple.com/today/sitemap-index.xml
Disallow Rules Count
9 rules
View Raw robots.txt
# robots.txt for https://www.apple.com/

User-agent: *
Disallow: /*shop/browse/overlay/*
Disallow: /*shop/iphone/payments/overlay/*
Disallow: /cn/*/aow/*
Disallow: /tmall*
Allow: /ac/globalnav/2.0/*/images/ac-globalnav/globalnav/search/* 	

User-agent: Baiduspider
Disallow: /*
Allow: /cn/*
Allow: /cn-edu/*
Allow: /cn-k12/*

User-agent: HaoSouSpider
Disallow: /*
Allow: /cn/*
Allow: /cn-edu/*
Allow: /cn-k12/*

User-agent: Sogou web spider
Disallow: /*
Allow: /cn/*
Allow: /cn-k12/*

User-agent: Sogou inst spider
Disallow: /*
Allow: /cn/*
Allow: /cn-k12/*

User-agent: Sogou spider2
Disallow: /*
Allow: /cn/*
Allow: /cn-k12/*

#DaumWebMasterTool:6ff40e0f09564a9d4e3bc80e7cbde7c196677a2f5f610eb9c029836774f9a8e9:D9a8IEFAzmC/NWsQ3tB0Wg==

Sitemap: https://www.apple.com/shop/sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://www.apple.com/autopush/sitemap/sitemap-index.xml
Sitemap: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://www.apple.com/retail/sitemap/sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://www.apple.com/today/sitemap-index.xml
robots.txt published
+2
sitemap.xml available
+2

Export & Share Intelligence

Download the complete official PDF verification report (all sections and technical signals expanded), or export raw JSON telemetry.

Scan Engine Performance

Automated multi-signal inspection pipeline

v5.1.0 Engine
Signals Analyzed
44
This scan
Sources Checked
19
Live security feeds
Scan Duration
7.79s
Full live scan
Last Scan
11/13/2026
Live timestamp
Overall Risk
Low Risk

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