What is VX Vault?
VX Vault is a project that tracks URLs used for malware sample distribution, maintaining a public database used by security researchers and anti-malware tool developers. Their URL lists are referenced in malware research and integrated into security tools that consume malware distribution feeds. A VX Vault listing indicates your URL was used to distribute malware samples or payloads.
Why VX Vault flags legitimate domains
- A URL on your domain was used to host or distribute malware samples
- Your server was compromised and used as a malware staging server without your knowledge
- A URL on your site appeared in malware sample metadata submitted to analysis platforms
- Your domain was associated with a malware distribution campaign tracked by researchers
- A compromised file upload function on your site was used to host malicious payloads
What a listing means for your business
VX Vault data is consumed by anti-malware researchers and products that incorporate malware distribution URL feeds. A listing marks your URL as an active or historical malware distribution point, a designation that persists in researcher databases and can trigger secondary flags across other platforms.
How BrandsDefender gets you delisted
We verify that your domain is clean, prepare the evidence VX Vault needs, file the false positive dispute through the right channel and follow up until the flag is removed. No cure, no pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does VX Vault track active malware URLs or historical ones?
VX Vault tracks both active and historical malware distribution URLs. Even after malicious content is removed, the historical record remains and can be referenced by researchers and security tools.
How do I get removed from VX Vault?
VX Vault accepts corrections for URLs where malicious content has been confirmed as removed and the listing is incorrect. Our team manages the dispute process and ensures downstream products are also updated.