# Phishtank

Phishtank is a community-driven website that collects and shares information about phishing attacks. Phishing is a type of cyber-attack in which attackers use deceptive tactics, such as fake websites or emails, to trick users into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Phishtank helps to combat phishing attacks by allowing users to report and verify suspicious URLs, which are then added to a public database.

A Phishtank scan involves submitting a URL to the Phishtank database and checking whether it has been reported as a phishing site. The scan checks the database for the presence of the submitted URL and returns a report on its status. The report includes information such as the URL's reputation, the date it was last verified, and the number of times it has been reported as a phishing site.

Phishtank uses a combination of automated and manual methods to verify reported URLs. Automated systems are used to scan URLs for known phishing characteristics, such as spoofed domain names or suspicious keywords. If a URL is flagged as suspicious by the automated system, it is then reviewed by human moderators who verify whether the URL is a phishing site or not.

Phishtank scans can help individuals and organizations identify and avoid phishing attacks. By checking URLs against the Phishtank database, users can determine whether a website is trustworthy before providing sensitive information or making online transactions. Website owners can also use Phishtank scans to ensure that their websites have not been compromised and are not being used to host phishing sites.
