Our 2026 security analysis checked 11 signals for rtl.de — including SSL, WHOIS history, and threat databases. View the full risk breakdown in the report above to see how it scored.

We checked rtl.de against multiple threat databases, financial-regulator warning lists, and community reports. The full breakdown — including the verdict, flagged signals, and our recommendation — is available in the report on this page.

What is the risk score for rtl.de?

The risk score for rtl.de is calculated from 11 independent security signals — SSL validity, domain age, WHOIS data, threat-intel databases, and community reports. The score and per-signal breakdown are shown in the report above.

Does rtl.de have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — rtl.de presents a valid SSL certificate issued by Amazon. The certificate's issuer, validity window, and chain details are in the report above.

rtl.de is registered through unknown. WHOIS history, name servers, and full ownership signals are listed in the report above.

When was rtl.de registered?

The exact registration date for rtl.de could not be determined from WHOIS data. All WHOIS signals collected during this scan are shown in the report above.

Live Analysis

Is rtl.de safe? Full Security Analysis 2026

Checked on 6/16/2026

rtl.de

Trusted

rtl.de is on our curated whitelist of established services. We recognise this domain as legitimate. Always confirm you are on the correct URL — scammers often impersonate trusted brands.

Signals Detected

SSL Certificate

Valid

/ 100 Risk

Domain Age

Analysis Depth

limited

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Risk Breakdown

Valid SSL certificate detected. Issued by Amazon. Expires 8/18/2026.

An SSL certificate encrypts data between your browser and the website. A valid certificate means the connection is secure.

Domain is 0 days old.

Newly registered domains are a strong indicator of potential fraud.

Website is online and responding.

The website was reachable during our scan. An online status alone does not indicate safety.

Content quality — metadata score 95/100, 3/3 legal pages present.

This website has proper metadata and the essential legal pages (terms, privacy, contact).

Detected category: news media (low risk).

This website was classified as 'news media'. The category risk level reflects how frequently this type of website is associated with online fraud.

No community reports filed against this domain.

Our community has not submitted any fraud reports for this domain.

Analysis depth: limited — matched to this site's category.

All core checks (SSL, WHOIS, DNS, content, technology, threat intelligence) ran. Depth is calibrated to the site's category — lower-risk categories use a lighter fraud-analysis pass than crypto/trading/payment sites. This does NOT mean any step was skipped.

Safety Signals

Status

Online

Safe

SSL Security

Amazon

Safe

Domain Age

0 days

Alert

Registrar

Unknown

None

Country

Unknown

None

Content

95/100

Safe

Threat Databases

Clear

Safe

Regulators

12 checked

Safe

Reviews

1.2/5 (2749)

Alert

AI Analysis

RTL.de is a German news and media website offering a wide range of content including news, TV and streaming highlights, celebrity news, sports, lifestyle, and advice articles. It is operated by RTL interactive GmbH and provides links to various RTL and VOX television programs and their streaming service, RTL+.

The website content clearly indicates it is a legitimate media portal from a well-established broadcasting company. It provides a broad spectrum of news and entertainment content, with clearly defined sections for different topics. The presence of comprehensive legal pages (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, About Us) and contact information (email addresses, social media links) further supports its legitimacy. There are no indicators of fraudulent activity such as unrealistic promises, fee-to-withdraw schemes, or high-pressure sales tactics.

• Standard online safety practices apply.

WHOIS Information

Registrar

Not available

Registration Date

Not available

Expiration Date

Not published by registry

Country

Not available

Domain Age

0 days

Registrant (domain owner)

Name

rtl.de

Scam websites often use recently registered domains. A domain registered just days or weeks ago that claims to be an established business is a common red flag.

SSL Certificate

DV validated Wildcard

Issued by

Amazon

Validation level

Domain only

Certificate lifespan

1 year (issued Jul 20, 2025)

Covers

3 domains

Public key

RSA 2048-bit

Connection

TLSv1.3 (128-bit)

TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256

HTTPS encrypts the connection but only verifies the domain, not the business behind it. Always corroborate with the other signals on this page.

Company & Operator

RTL interactive GmbH

RTL.de reports on news, TV and shows, stars, sports, and lifestyle and service topics, outlining its editorial guidelines and the people behind the content.

Address

Picassoplatz 1, 50679 Köln

info@rtl.de, post@rtl.de

Legal pages follow best practice — present, substantive, and identify the operator.