Netcraft phishing protection and scam protection
Netcraft phishing protection and scam protection
Netcraft phishing protection and scam protection
Netcraft phishing protection and scam protection

Credential Theft

Phishing & Scam Protection

Netcraft has delivered phishing protection and credential theft takedowns for more then 20 years, safeguarding brands and customers with proven results.

Quick Takedowns. Maximum Protection.

Decades of experience you can trust

Our phishing feed covers both clients and non-clients worldwide.

An extra layer of phishing protection

We uncover hidden phishing threats and adapt quickly to stop more.

Deter phishing attacks at scale

Phishing protection narrows the window of exposure and helps you deter attackers over time.

Proactive phishing detection

Outpace cybercriminals with continuous phishing detection.

Decades of experience you can trust

Our phishing feed covers both clients and non-clients worldwide.

An extra layer of phishing protection

We uncover hidden phishing threats and adapt quickly to stop more.

Deter phishing attacks at scale

Phishing protection narrows the window of exposure and helps you deter attackers over time.

Proactive phishing detection

Outpace cybercriminals with continuous phishing detection.

Decades of experience you can trust

Our phishing feed covers both clients and non-clients worldwide.

Decades of experience you can trust

Our phishing feed covers both clients and non-clients worldwide.

Disrupt Phishing Attacks

in Minutes, Not Days

Finding threats early reduces harm and delivers ROI. Netcraft’s phishing protection detects attacks in under 5 minutes, hours faster than the industry standard.

See Threats Sooner with Full Visibility

See Threats Sooner with Full Visibility

See Threats Sooner with Full Visibility

See Threats Sooner with Full Visibility

Our phishing protection pulls from the largest proprietary data set in the industry, spanning DNS data, global threat reports, and our cybercrime community.

Threats map
Threats map
Threats map
Threats map
Netcraft threat discovery
Netcraft threat discovery
Netcraft threat discovery
Netcraft threat discovery

Advanced Threat Discovery

Advanced Threat Discovery

Advanced Threat Discovery

Advanced Threat Discovery

Netcraft uses AI, pattern recognition, and internet-scale techniques to power phishing protection, spotting scams through credential stuffing, proxies, and screenshot analysis.

Our phishing feed, launched in 2005, is trusted by browsers and antivirus tools. It helps block phishing attacks everywhere, even for non-clients.

Deeper Threat Intelligence

Deeper Threat Intelligence

Deeper Threat Intelligence

Deeper Threat Intelligence

We analyze phishing kits and directory paths to uncover full threat clusters. Netcraft submits all malicious content for takedown.

Screenshot history tool
Screenshot history tool
Screenshot history tool
Screenshot history tool
Threat details
Threat details
Threat details
Threat details

Transparent Takedown Process

Transparent Takedown Process

Transparent Takedown Process

Transparent Takedown Process

Netcraft collects and shares evidence with providers to support fast phishing site removals. Stay in the know about each takedown status throughout the process, from submission to response.

What We Cover

Spear Phishing

Spear Phishing

Spear Phishing

Spear Phishing

Smishing

Smishing

Smishing

Smishing

Vishing

Vishing

Vishing

Vishing

Scams

Scams

Scams

Scams

Website Spoofing

Website Spoofing

Website Spoofing

Website Spoofing

Malware

Malware

Malware

Malware

Maliciously Registered Phone Numbers

Maliciously Registered Phone Numbers

Maliciously Registered Phone Numbers

Maliciously Registered Phone Numbers

Threat detected via conversation
Threat detected via conversation
Threat detected via conversation
Threat detected via conversation

Cybercriminals Know Who We Are

because we disrupt their activity and cost them time and money

Which cloaker can 100% prevent Netcraft listing? 
I am getting constantly false-flagged for drop shopping landing pages and looking for a cloaker that prevents the Netcraft listing 100%. Cloaking house does not. They also told me to block ipv6, lmao, half of my sales are from users with ipv6

– SISTER SPAM, BLACK HAT WORLD

– SISTER SPAM,
BLACK HAT WORLD

Looking for offshore hosting that ignores takedown services 
Hello BHW Members,
I am looking for a hosting provider. It is important that the hosting provider ignores DMCA or other takedown services like Netcraft.

– NEWBIE, BLACK HAT WORLD

– NEWBIE,
BLACK HAT WORLD

Automate Case Creation and Takedowns

Netcraft supports feed integrations to automate the confirmation of phishing sites and detect attacks before they occur. 

  • External Abuse Alias

  • Referrer Feed

  • DMARC RUF

  • Web Beacon

Takedown by attack type graph
Takedown by attack type graph
Takedown by attack type graph
Takedown by attack type graph

Unmatched Scale and Effectiveness

Netcraft’s online brand protection operates 24/7 to discover and stop phishing, fraud, scams, and cyber attacks through extensive automation, AI, machine learning, and human insight.

12 sec

12 sec

12 sec

12 sec

detect a new attack every 12 seconds

detect a new attack every 12 seconds

2.1 hr

2.1 hr

2.1 hr

2.1 hr

phishing median time to takedown

phishing median time to takedown

33%

33%

33%

33%

we take down 33% of global phishing sites

we take down 33% of global phishing sites

<5 min

<5 min

<5 min

<5 min

median detection time from first victim visit

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of phishing threats does Netcraft protect against?

Netcraft protects against a wide range of phishing and scam threats, including credential theft, fake login pages, deceptive brand impersonations, phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks, social engineering lures, and targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Our services proactively detect and dismantle these threats before they can cause harm to your brand or customers.

How does Netcraft detect phishing attacks?

Netcraft uses a combination of advanced threat intelligence, machine learning, automated scanning, and human verification to detect phishing attacks. We monitor the internet at massive scale—including websites, social media, app stores, and other digital ecosystems—for early signs of phishing activity. Once identified, threats are swiftly validated and prioritized for takedown.

How fast can Netcraft take down a phishing site?

Speed is critical. Netcraft operates one of the fastest takedown services in the industry, often removing phishing sites within hours of detection. Our long-standing relationships with hosting providers, domain registrars, and infrastructure companies worldwide enable accelerated threat removal to minimize customer exposure and brand damage.

Why choose Netcraft for phishing and scam protection?

Netcraft has over two decades of experience protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our unparalleled global reach, automation-driven threat disruption, and deep expertise in phishing detection and takedown ensure consistent, proven results. Organizations choose Netcraft for our track record, scalability, and the ability to stay ahead of constantly evolving phishing tactics.

What types of phishing threats does Netcraft protect against?

Netcraft protects against a wide range of phishing and scam threats, including credential theft, fake login pages, deceptive brand impersonations, phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks, social engineering lures, and targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Our services proactively detect and dismantle these threats before they can cause harm to your brand or customers.

How does Netcraft detect phishing attacks?

Netcraft uses a combination of advanced threat intelligence, machine learning, automated scanning, and human verification to detect phishing attacks. We monitor the internet at massive scale—including websites, social media, app stores, and other digital ecosystems—for early signs of phishing activity. Once identified, threats are swiftly validated and prioritized for takedown.

How fast can Netcraft take down a phishing site?

Speed is critical. Netcraft operates one of the fastest takedown services in the industry, often removing phishing sites within hours of detection. Our long-standing relationships with hosting providers, domain registrars, and infrastructure companies worldwide enable accelerated threat removal to minimize customer exposure and brand damage.

Why choose Netcraft for phishing and scam protection?

Netcraft has over two decades of experience protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our unparalleled global reach, automation-driven threat disruption, and deep expertise in phishing detection and takedown ensure consistent, proven results. Organizations choose Netcraft for our track record, scalability, and the ability to stay ahead of constantly evolving phishing tactics.

What types of phishing threats does Netcraft protect against?

Netcraft protects against a wide range of phishing and scam threats, including credential theft, fake login pages, deceptive brand impersonations, phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks, social engineering lures, and targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Our services proactively detect and dismantle these threats before they can cause harm to your brand or customers.

How does Netcraft detect phishing attacks?

Netcraft uses a combination of advanced threat intelligence, machine learning, automated scanning, and human verification to detect phishing attacks. We monitor the internet at massive scale—including websites, social media, app stores, and other digital ecosystems—for early signs of phishing activity. Once identified, threats are swiftly validated and prioritized for takedown.

How fast can Netcraft take down a phishing site?

Speed is critical. Netcraft operates one of the fastest takedown services in the industry, often removing phishing sites within hours of detection. Our long-standing relationships with hosting providers, domain registrars, and infrastructure companies worldwide enable accelerated threat removal to minimize customer exposure and brand damage.

Why choose Netcraft for phishing and scam protection?

Netcraft has over two decades of experience protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our unparalleled global reach, automation-driven threat disruption, and deep expertise in phishing detection and takedown ensure consistent, proven results. Organizations choose Netcraft for our track record, scalability, and the ability to stay ahead of constantly evolving phishing tactics.

What types of phishing threats does Netcraft protect against?

Netcraft protects against a wide range of phishing and scam threats, including credential theft, fake login pages, deceptive brand impersonations, phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) attacks, social engineering lures, and targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Our services proactively detect and dismantle these threats before they can cause harm to your brand or customers.

How does Netcraft detect phishing attacks?

Netcraft uses a combination of advanced threat intelligence, machine learning, automated scanning, and human verification to detect phishing attacks. We monitor the internet at massive scale—including websites, social media, app stores, and other digital ecosystems—for early signs of phishing activity. Once identified, threats are swiftly validated and prioritized for takedown.

How fast can Netcraft take down a phishing site?

Speed is critical. Netcraft operates one of the fastest takedown services in the industry, often removing phishing sites within hours of detection. Our long-standing relationships with hosting providers, domain registrars, and infrastructure companies worldwide enable accelerated threat removal to minimize customer exposure and brand damage.

Why choose Netcraft for phishing and scam protection?

Netcraft has over two decades of experience protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our unparalleled global reach, automation-driven threat disruption, and deep expertise in phishing detection and takedown ensure consistent, proven results. Organizations choose Netcraft for our track record, scalability, and the ability to stay ahead of constantly evolving phishing tactics.

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