Is bbc.com safe?

Very Likely Safe

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

Checked Nov 13, 2026

Trust score

Why: Main reasons: domain registered 37+ years ago; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: site returned HTTP 403; slow response (6958ms).

Identity & Age100/100

Impersonation Risk100/100

Red Flags100/100

Transparency70/100

Security77/100

Email100/100

Positive highlights

Domain registered 37+ years agoLong-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
HTTPS is enforcedAll redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
Valid SSL / TLS certificate activeIssued by C=BE, O=GlobalSign nv-sa, CN=GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018, valid for 42 remaining days.
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
Not present in PhishStats phishing feed
DMARC published (reject)
No scam-correlated language found on the home pageNo crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.
SPF record published
Served through CloudflareSites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.

Negative highlights

Site returned HTTP 403The server is reachable but did not return a success status.
Very slow response (6958ms)
Slow response (6958ms)Users typically bounce after 3 seconds.
Missing HSTSTells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
Missing Content Security PolicyRestricts which scripts and resources the page can load.

Note: Registered via Tucows Domains Inc..

Note: 1 technologies detected. Cloudflare

Note: Policy pages could not be checked. The site showed our scanner a bot-check or short page, so privacy, terms and contact pages were not verified. This is common for large sites and is not counted against them.

Key facts about bbc.com

Website: bbc.com
Popularity: Not checked
Domain created: Jul 15, 1989 (37.3 years old)
Domain expires: Jul 14, 2030
Registrar: Tucows Domains Inc.
Owner details: Public in WHOIS
IP address: 151.101.0.81
Hosting / CDN: Cloudflare
SSL certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa · valid until Dec 26, 2026
Email security: SPF ✓ · DMARC ✓ (reject)
Threat blocklists: Not listed (clean)
Technology: Cloudflare

Summary

89/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (37.3 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns.

No malware/phishing on feedsGood reputationHTTPS enabled

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Domain Information

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

Verified

Registrar Name: Tucows Domains Inc.
Creation Date: July 15, 1989 (37.3 years ago)
Last Updated: July 6, 2021
Registry Expiry Date: July 14, 2030
WHOIS Privacy Protection: Publicly Visible
Domain Status Codes: client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited

ICANN Status Badges

client transfer prohibitedclient update prohibitedserver delete prohibitedserver transfer prohibited

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Domain registered 37+ years ago

Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.

+15

Registered via Tucows Domains Inc.

Owner information disclosed

The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.

HTTP Headers & Security

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

Warning

Security Header Baseline

Strict-Transport-SecurityMissing

Content-Security-PolicyMissing

X-Frame-OptionsMissing

X-Content-Type-OptionsMissing

Referrer-PolicyMissing

Permissions-PolicyMissing

Recommended Missing Headers

missing: HSTSmissing: Content Security Policymissing: X-Frame-Optionsmissing: X-Content-Type-Optionsmissing: Referrer Policymissing: Permissions Policy

All Response Headers (15)

accept-ranges: bytes
cf-cache-status: DYNAMIC
cf-ray: a59dc660bf49e5e9-IAD
connection: close
content-length: 13
content-type: text/html
date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:28:16 GMT
retry-after: 0
server: cloudflare
via: 1.1 varnish
x-cache: MISS
x-cache-hits: 0
x-fastly-cache-status: ERROR
x-served-by: cache-iad-kiad7000113-IAD
x-timer: S1794572892.280490,VS0,VE0

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Missing HSTS

Tells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.

-4

Missing Content Security Policy

Restricts which scripts and resources the page can load.

-4

Missing X-Frame-Options

Prevents clickjacking by disallowing framing.

-3

Missing X-Content-Type-Options

Blocks MIME-sniffing browser attacks.

-2

Missing Referrer Policy

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): 151.101.0.81, 151.101.64.81, 151.101.128.81, 151.101.192.81
IPv6 Addresses (AAAA): 2a04:4e42::81, 2a04:4e42:200::81, 2a04:4e42:400::81, 2a04:4e42:600::81
Mail Servers (MX): cluster8.eu.messagelabs.com (Priority: 10), cluster8a.eu.messagelabs.com (Priority: 20)
Authoritative Nameservers (NS): dns0.bbc.co.uk, dns0.bbc.com, dns1.bbc.co.uk, dns1.bbc.com, ddns0.bbc.co.uk, ddns0.bbc.com, ddns1.bbc.co.uk, ddns1.bbc.com
TXT Records Found: 14 TXT verification records

A Records (IPv4)

151.101.0.81151.101.64.81151.101.128.81151.101.192.81

TXT Verification Records

v=spf1 ip4:212.58.224.0/19 ip4:132.185.0.0/16 +include:spf.messagelabs.com ~all

Validity-Domain-Verification=TYXJnAeGHNF4DGlOgE4vdoDT3a0=

xoCARoExwkNhLPdKaaxv

slack-domain-verification=hza4gfkmctQ7A7BpMhGNVOZVZcKTFC8OC5ewDFVA

atlassian-domain-verification=SQsgJ5h/FqwMTXuSG/G4Nd1Gx6uX2keREOsZSa22D5XT46EsEuyaic8Aej4cR4Tr

dropbox-domain-verification=mtgv0f2pudoz

google-site-verification=mTy-FoNnG0yetpI3-0e9AXctAkUCcWGc_K3BcMfioFI

docusign=57499c1f-9099-463b-a5bd-cb7583816d78

docusign=75217687-3ba0-49bb-bb3b-482d888493af

atlassian-sending-domain-verification=da3721b6-1d2c-4c32-bf01-b792667aeb4d

docker-verification=f89691bb-7bdd-4bc1-9673-57454d6d9c42

adobe-idp-site-verification=c3a16fcb00ac5365e4ea125d5e59d4be11936f768b3020c4d81b4232019604a2

jamf-site-verification=28Mn3O6rTBSXkL5w6c911A

airtable-verification=b1a394c872dd6721d39a1d91cc96080d

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8 address record(s) resolved

IPv6 (AAAA) available

Modern dual-stack setup.

8 authoritative nameservers

WHOIS & Identity Lookup

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

Found

Registrable Domain: bbc.com
Registrar Organization: Tucows Domains Inc.
WHOIS Privacy Status: Public Registration Data
Registry Status Codes: client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited
Delegated Authoritative Nameservers: ddns0.bbc.co.uk, ddns0.bbc.com, ddns1.bbc.co.uk, ddns1.bbc.com, dns0.bbc.co.uk, dns0.bbc.com, dns1.bbc.co.uk, dns1.bbc.com
Registration Lifecycle: Registered: 1989 → Expires: 2030

Nameservers (NS)

ddns0.bbc.co.ukddns0.bbc.comddns1.bbc.co.ukddns1.bbc.comdns0.bbc.co.ukdns0.bbc.comdns1.bbc.co.ukdns1.bbc.com

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Domain registered 37+ years ago

Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.

+15

Registered via Tucows Domains Inc.

Owner information disclosed

The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.

Email Security & Deliverability

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

Protected

SPF Record: v=spf1 ip4:212.58.224.0/19 ip4:132.185.0.0/16 +include:spf.messagelabs.com ~all
DMARC Policy Mode: Policy: REJECT
DMARC Raw Record: v=DMARC1;p=reject;aspf=s;adkim=s;pct=100;fo=0;ri=86400; rua=mailto:dmarc_agg@vali.email;
DKIM Selectors Detected: None detected

Email Protection Summary: This domain has strong email authentication configured to prevent spammers from sending emails impersonating this brand.

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SPF record published

DMARC published (reject)

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

Not checked

Root Domain Label: bbc
Top-Level Domain (TLD): .com (Standard TLD)
Punycode Obfuscation: No (Standard ASCII)
Homoglyph / Lookalike Script: No mixed scripts
Brand Match Analysis: No recognized brand impersonation
Typosquatting Risk: Clean

No impersonation patterns detected

Domain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.

Technology Stack & Metadata

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

Detected

Detected Technologies by Category

cdn

Cloudflare

Page Metadata & Fingerprint

HTML Title: —
Meta Description: —
Document Language: en
Character Encoding: utf-8
Viewport Setting: width=device-width
Generator Software: —

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1 technologies detected

Cloudflare

Page Performance & Compression

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

6958ms

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: 6958 ms
Payload Body Size: 0 KB
Compression Status: Uncompressed
Cache Directives: Standard caching rules

Very slow response (6958ms)

-8

AI Content Safety & Red Flags

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

Safe

AI Content Evaluation

89/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (37.3 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns. Main reasons: domain registered 37+ years ago; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: site returned HTTP 403; slow response (6958ms).

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: 13 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.

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: 151.101.0.81
HTTP Status Code: 403 OK
Final Landing Destination: https://www.bbc.com/
Redirect Hop Count: 1 hop

Redirect Hop Chain

1.https://bbc.com/ → https://www.bbc.com/

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Site returned HTTP 403

The server is reachable but did not return a success status.

-6

HTTPS is enforced

All redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.

+10

Slow response (6958ms)

Users typically bounce after 3 seconds.

-5

Served through Cloudflare

Sites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.

SSL / TLS Certificate

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

Secure

Certificate Authority (Issuer): C=BE, O=GlobalSign nv-sa, CN=GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018
Subject Common Name (CN): a1.api.bbc.com
Validity Period: 42 days remaining (Expires: 2026-12-26T06:07:26Z)
Subject Alternative Names (SANs): 40 domains protected
Certificates Logged (CT): 100 certs recorded

Subject Alternative Names (Sample)

a1.api.bbc.comaccountdata.int.api.bbc.comaccountdata.stage.api.bbc.comaccountdata.test.api.bbc.comhelp.bbc.combelfrage.api.bbc.co.ukbelfrage.api.bbc.combruce.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukbruce.belfrage.api.bbc.combryan.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukbryan.belfrage.api.bbc.comcedric.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukcedric.belfrage.api.bbc.comjames.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukjames.belfrage.api.bbc.comjoan.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukjoan.belfrage.api.bbc.comjoyce.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukjoyce.belfrage.api.bbc.comjulian.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukjulian.belfrage.api.bbc.comnicolas.belfrage.api.bbc.co.uknicolas.belfrage.api.bbc.comrupert.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukrupert.belfrage.api.bbc.comsally.belfrage.api.bbc.co.uksally.belfrage.api.bbc.comsydney.belfrage.api.bbc.co.uksydney.belfrage.api.bbc.comvirginia.belfrage.api.bbc.co.ukvirginia.belfrage.api.bbc.comadassets.bbc.comhelp.store.bbc.complayer.bbc.compreprod.player.bbc.comstore.bbc.combelfrage.test.api.bbc.co.ukbelfrage.test.api.bbc.combruce.belfrage.test.api.bbc.co.ukbruce.belfrage.test.api.bbc.com+20 more

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Valid SSL / TLS certificate active

Issued by C=BE, O=GlobalSign nv-sa, CN=GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018, valid for 42 remaining days.

+10

Content & Transparency Policies

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

Warning

Key Legal & Transparency Pages

privacy PageNot linked

terms PageNot linked

contact PageNot linked

about PageNot linked

refund PageNot linked

shipping PageNot linked

cookies PageNot linked

Policy pages could not be checked

The site showed our scanner a bot-check or short page, so privacy, terms and contact pages were not verified. This is common for large sites and is not counted against them.

Robots.txt & Sitemap Discoverability

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

Missing

Robots.txt Directives: Not Found
Sitemaps Declared: None in robots.txt
Disallow Rules Count: 0 rules

No findings.

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Scan Engine Performance

Automated multi-signal inspection pipeline

v5.1.0 Engine

Signals Analyzed

This scan

Sources Checked

Live security feeds

Scan Duration

6.98s

Full live scan

Last Scan

11/13/2026

Live timestamp

Overall Risk

Low Risk

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