Verifying against the live site and live WHOIS/DNS…
Common questions
Is vector.com legit or a scam?
AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
Who owns vector.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for vector.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
Correct a description, link or other detail. Submissions are reviewed before publication.
Registered 1994 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Vector.com is leading manufacturer of software tools and components.
Vector provides OEMs and suppliers of automotive and related industries a professional and open development platform of tools, software components and services for creating embedded systems.
Authority 57/100— ahead of 57% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
57 is a percentile: higher than 57% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #86,503)+6
Verified continuity: 32.5 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+11
Model score: 30/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 57/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 77 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 77 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What vector.com said about itself, 2006–2008
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (2 versions). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Our Vision is to provide our clients with innovative IT solutions and services, turning their IT challenges into business advantages.
2008
Vector provides OEMs and suppliers of automotive and related industries a professional and open development platform of tools, software components and services for creating embedded systems.rewritten
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2015 record.
1994
Domain registered (May 4, 1994).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 11 times through 2015.
2015
Self-description at the time:
“Vector.com is leading manufacturer of software tools and components.”
✓ name continuity same company name for 20 years✓ domain continuity 32 years registered✓ live verified Nov 7, 2026
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
Lifeline · vector.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 32 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since May 8, 2011 · no registrant change on record since 2007 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredMay 4, 1994vector.com was registered on May 4, 1994.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Dec 1, 2015An AboutUs wiki page described vector.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Dec 1, 2015 (11 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006
Registrar
Key-Systems GmbHKey-Systems GmbHMay 8, 2011 – Feb 17, 2023Registrar Key-Systems GmbH (IANA 269) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for vector.com, from May 8, 2011 to Feb 17, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Amazon Registrar, Inc.
Registrant
Registrant recordsAug 28, 2007 – Jun 17, 2026Registration records for vector.com are held from Aug 28, 2007 to Jun 17, 2026 (562 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No registrant changes recorded, 2007–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: mtm.comAug 28, 2007 – Nov 2, 2008Registration records listed mtm.com nameservers (ns1.mtm.com, ns2.mtm.com) for vector.com from Aug 28, 2007 to Nov 2, 2008.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Sectigo LimitedMay 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 (latest)Sectigo Limited issued 9 certificates for vector.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until May 19, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 31, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 31, 2026
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (24)
May 4, 1994Registration: vector.com was registered on May 4, 1994.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2006 – Dec 1, 2015AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described vector.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Dec 1, 2015 (11 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Our Vision is to provide our clients with innovative IT solutions and services, turning their IT challenges into business advantages.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Aug 28, 2007 – Jun 17, 2026Registrant: Registration records for vector.com are held from Aug 28, 2007 to Jun 17, 2026 (562 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Aug 28, 2007 – Nov 2, 2008Zone file: Registration records listed mtm.com nameservers (ns1.mtm.com, ns2.mtm.com) for vector.com from Aug 28, 2007 to Nov 2, 2008.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 1, 2008
Jul 1, 2006
“Our Vision is to provide our clients with innovative IT solutions and services, turning their IT challenges into business advantages.”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Said about itself in 2008Jul 1, 2008“Vector provides OEMs and suppliers of automotive and related industries a professional and open development platform of tools, software components and services for creating embedded systems.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2008
Current AboutUs recordJul 3, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Amazon Registrar, Inc.
Feb 18, 2023 – Nov 6, 2026 (latest)
Registrar Amazon Registrar, Inc. (IANA 468) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 18, 2023 and most recently on Nov 6, 2026.
Registration records listed key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com nameservers (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) for vector.com from Nov 19, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to key-systems.net, vector-informatik.comNov 19, 2008vector.com's nameservers moved from mtm.com to key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com between Nov 2, 2008 and Nov 19, 2008. Last seen at mtm.com: Nov 2, 2008 (registration record). First seen at key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com: Nov 19, 2008 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: key-systems.net, vector-informatik.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) were the nameservers listed for vector.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: key-systems.net, vector-informatik.comApr 4, 2018 – Mar 19, 2020Registration records listed key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com nameservers (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) for vector.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Mar 19, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: vector.comMar 23, 2020 – Jan 18, 2023Registration records listed vector.com nameservers (ns1.vector.com, ns2.vector.com, ns3.vector.com) for vector.com from Mar 23, 2020 to Jan 18, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to vector.comMar 23, 2020vector.com's nameservers moved from key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com to vector.com between Mar 19, 2020 and Mar 23, 2020. Last seen at key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com: Mar 19, 2020 (registration record). First seen at vector.com: Mar 23, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Jan 23, 2023 – Jun 17, 2026Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1190.awsdns-20.org, ns-1630.awsdns-11.co.uk, ns-5.awsdns-00.com…) for vector.com from Jan 23, 2023 to Jun 17, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to Amazon Route 53Jan 23, 2023vector.com's nameservers moved from vector.com to Amazon Route 53 between Jan 18, 2023 and Jan 23, 2023. Last seen at vector.com: Jan 18, 2023 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Jan 23, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: ns-1190.awsdns-20.org, ns-1630.awsdns-11.co.uk, ns-5.awsdns-00.com, ns-990.awsdns-59.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Let's Encrypt
Jun 8, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Let's Encrypt issued 148 certificates for vector.com from Jun 8, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 5, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
CertainlyAug 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certainly issued 5 certificates for vector.com from Aug 6, 2026, the latest valid until Nov 24, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
ZeroSSL GmbHSep 23, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026ZeroSSL GmbH issued 4 certificates for vector.com from Sep 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
DigiCert IncSep 26, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 7 certificates for vector.com from Sep 26, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 7, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AmazonOct 20, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Amazon issued 4 certificates for vector.com from Oct 20, 2026, the latest valid until May 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AboutUs record: “Vector provides OEMs and suppliers of automotive and related industries a professional and open development platform of tools, software components and services for creating embedded systems.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2008
Nov 19, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com nameservers (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) for vector.com from Nov 19, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 19, 2008Zone file: vector.com's nameservers moved from mtm.com to key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com between Nov 2, 2008 and Nov 19, 2008. Last seen at mtm.com: Nov 2, 2008 (registration record). First seen at key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com: Nov 19, 2008 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
May 8, 2011 – Feb 17, 2023Registrar: Registrar Key-Systems GmbH (IANA 269) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for vector.com, from May 8, 2011 to Feb 17, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) were the nameservers listed for vector.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 4, 2018 – Mar 19, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com nameservers (ns3.key-systems.net, pns.vector-informatik.com) for vector.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Mar 19, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 23, 2020 – Jan 18, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed vector.com nameservers (ns1.vector.com, ns2.vector.com, ns3.vector.com) for vector.com from Mar 23, 2020 to Jan 18, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 23, 2020Zone file: vector.com's nameservers moved from key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com to vector.com between Mar 19, 2020 and Mar 23, 2020. Last seen at key-systems.net, vector-informatik.com: Mar 19, 2020 (registration record). First seen at vector.com: Mar 23, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jan 23, 2023 – Jun 17, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1190.awsdns-20.org, ns-1630.awsdns-11.co.uk, ns-5.awsdns-00.com…) for vector.com from Jan 23, 2023 to Jun 17, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 23, 2023Zone file: vector.com's nameservers moved from vector.com to Amazon Route 53 between Jan 18, 2023 and Jan 23, 2023. Last seen at vector.com: Jan 18, 2023 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Jan 23, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Feb 18, 2023 – Nov 6, 2026Registrar: Registrar Amazon Registrar, Inc. (IANA 468) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 18, 2023 and most recently on Nov 6, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
May 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 9 certificates for vector.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until May 19, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 31, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 31, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 148 certificates for vector.com from Jun 8, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 5, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 3, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Certainly issued 5 certificates for vector.com from Aug 6, 2026, the latest valid until Nov 24, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: ns-1190.awsdns-20.org, ns-1630.awsdns-11.co.uk, ns-5.awsdns-00.com, ns-990.awsdns-59.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: ZeroSSL GmbH issued 4 certificates for vector.com from Sep 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 7 certificates for vector.com from Sep 26, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 7, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 4 certificates for vector.com from Oct 20, 2026, the latest valid until May 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)