At UpdateStar, our mission is simple. We provide users with clean, official software updates and downloads from verified sources only. Plus we double check all downloads ourselves for maximum security - no shady installers, no sneaky toolbars, no malware. Just good, honest software.

So imagine our surprise when two digital watchdogs - Seclookup and URLQuery - (2/94) decided to declare our perfectly innocent site either malicious or suspicious on VirusTotal. We have seen some false positives in our time already, and these two are the latest offenders in our Hall of Misguided Cybersecurity Overreactions.

Meet the Overachievers in Wrongness

Seclookup: "Malicious"

First up, we have Seclookup, who slapped the dreaded "Malicious" tag on UpdateStar.com. We imagine their detection algorithm goes something like this:

• "Website contains the word download? MALICIOUS!"

• "Offers executable files? DOUBLE MALICIOUS!"

• Looks well-maintained and user-friendly? DEFINITELY MALWARE. Nobody's that clean."

Their tagline should probably read: "If we don’t understand it, we will ban it."

As of writing, Seclookup is still proudly displaying their warning. Maybe they are just busy reviewing thousands of other websites that dared to offer software in 2025.

URLQuery: "Suspicious" (That's Actually Suspiciously Vague)

Then there's URLQuery, who chose a slightly more passive-aggressive approach by labeling us as "Suspicious". Which raises the question - suspicious of what exactly? Is it our perfectly legitimate software update listings? Our clean interface?

We get it, URLQuery. You are trying to keep users safe. We would love to clear things up, but URLQuery seems to operate on the principle of "label now, never explain later". We couldn not find a working contact form, appeal process, or even a "Sorry, our bad" emoji.

Why This Matters (Beyond Our Bruised Ego)

False positives are more than just annoying - they create real harm:

• User Confusion: Visitors see a scary warning and assume the worst.

• Lost Trust: Even one bad label can damage years of reputation-building.

• Search Rankings: Security blacklists = SEO disaster.

• Support Drain: Our inbox floods with "Are you hacked?" messages.

We run a tight ship. Every installer is official. Every download is vetted. We are more paranoid about malware than the malware itself.

We know security vendors have a tough job, no doubt. But it is 2025 - we can do better than knee-jerk flags based on outdated heuristics.

Here is a handy checklist for URLQuery

• Context matters and not every .exe is evil.

• Run the file first.

• A sandbox doesn't bite.

• And please tell us why. Vague labels like "suspicious" are about as useful as a chocolate teapot.#

And respond to appeals: We're right here. Say hi!

The Punchline?

We exist to help users keep their software updated and secure - and that is what got us labeled as dangerous. Irony level: expert

To our users: UpdateStar.com is safe. We will continue pushing for clarity, accuracy, and transparency in the world of security - even if a few vendors are still stuck in 2009.

To Seclookup and URLQuery: We are still rooting for you to get it right. Eventually.

Until then, stay up-to-date.