ConsumingTech is an independent technology website focused on website trust analysis, digital safety, and consumer web research. The site helps users evaluate whether a website appears legitimate, safe, suspicious, or potentially malicious before interacting with it.
Founded and operated by Mat Diekhake, ConsumingTech has been publishing technical content since 2011, with an increasing focus on structured website trust evaluations designed to simplify complex security signals into clear, actionable insights.
Founder & Experience
Mat Diekhake is the founder and sole operator of ConsumingTech, with over a decade of hands-on experience analyzing websites, software, and online platforms.
Through ConsumingTech, he has:
- Reviewed and analyzed thousands of websites across multiple categories
- Developed a consistent methodology for identifying risk signals and legitimacy indicators
- Built a large archive of technical guides and website assessments based on real-world testing
His work focuses on practical evaluation rather than theory—prioritizing how websites behave in real usage over relying solely on automated tools.
How We Evaluate Websites
Every website is assessed using a structured methodology that combines multiple data sources:
- Security analysis: Malware scans, blacklist checks, and vulnerability signals (e.g., Sucuri, VirusTotal)
- Reputation signals: Flags from security vendors and abuse databases
- Domain intelligence: Registration history, ownership patterns, and historical behavior
- Legitimacy indicators: Transparency, site consistency, and trust signals
- Manual review: Direct analysis to interpret conflicting or incomplete data
No single tool determines the outcome. Each rating reflects a combined, evidence-based assessment.
Website Trust Grades
Each website receives a Trust Grade based on its overall risk profile at the time of review:
- Safe / Trusted: No meaningful risk signals detected
- Low Risk: Minor concerns but generally safe
- Suspicious: Multiple warning signs present
- Malicious: Strong indicators of scams, phishing, or harmful behavior
Ratings may change over time as new data becomes available.
Editorial Standards & Independence
ConsumingTech operates independently and does not accept payment in exchange for ratings or classifications.
- All evaluations are based on available data and direct analysis
- Content is updated when new information becomes available
- Feedback and corrections are reviewed and incorporated where appropriate
The goal is to provide clear, unbiased website assessments users can rely on.
Contact
For questions, feedback, or corrections, you can contact ConsumingTech via the contact page or email.
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