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Report for Knivesout.163.com

Report Date
October 9, 2025
Recommendation
Proceed
Overall Summary
Safe
  Why we think so? 

Knivesout.163.com is the official website for NetEase's "Knives Out," a battle royale mobile game. It shows a monthly traffic of about 90,000 visits, primarily from Germany, with no clear scam or phishing alerts. The site runs on Apache technology with HTTPS encryption valid until May 2026. There are no trademark conflicts or crypto scams reported. No user scam complaints or negative reviews related directly to this domain were found, although the game was involved in a notable but settled copyright lawsuit with PUBG. Social media and corporate LinkedIn profiles link back to this domain, adding credibility.

Confidence Score
86%

Risk Insights

🎮

Legitimate Official Game Website

  • Official site for NetEase’s "Knives Out" game.
  • Valid SSL and authentic social media profiles.
  • No detected scam or phishing alerts.
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Settled Legal Dispute

  • Noted copyright lawsuit with PUBG over game design.
  • Dispute settled confidentially; no ongoing legal issues.
  • Does not impact user trust or safety currently.

Contradictory Signals

While legal issues existed, they do not correlate to consumer fraud or scam behavior.

Signal A: No scam reports or user complaints found

Signal B: Domain involved in prior copyright legal dispute

Category Scores

Red Flags & Warnings

  • Previously involved in a copyright dispute with PUBG, though settled confidentially.

🔎 Detailed Checks & Analysis

Identity Check

Score: 85/100
Passed

"Social media and LinkedIn profiles for NetEase Games link back to this domain, confirming publisher identity."

Reason: The domain aligns with the official branding for NetEase's Knives Out game, supported by corporate social profiles.

Reputation and Reviews

Score: 88/100
Passed

"Unrelated scam sites with similar names exist but do not affect this domain's reputation."

Reason: No credible negative reports or user complaints found; connected domains show positive trust scores.

Technical Security

Score: 90/100
Passed

"SSL certificate is valid through May 2026; website runs on Apache with HTTPS."

Reason: Uses valid GeoTrust SSL certificate and standard, updated web technologies.

Content Quality

Score: 87/100
Passed

"Website content is consistent with game branding and user expectations."

Reason: Content is relevant to the game with clear descriptions and no spam or phishing signs.

Legal Standing

Score: 80/100
Passed

"The copyright dispute with PUBG was settled confidentially; no public consumer lawsuit found."

Reason: While involved in a resolved copyright lawsuit, no ongoing legal risks or customer disputes detected.

Business Validity

Score: 85/100
Passed

"Sufficient domain age and consistent ownership support legitimate business status."

Reason: Official language, traffic, and social presence indicate a legitimate operation.

Your Next Steps

  • 1

    Use this domain only for official game access and purchases to avoid third-party scams.

  • 2

    Verify SSL certificate and domain name carefully if entering payment information.

  • 3

    Watch for unofficial emails or offers from "163.com" domains not linked to NetEase.

  • 4

    Monitor news and trusted sources for any updates about legal or security issues.

Evidence & Citations

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