PhishTank API
Data & Analytics · Security
PhishTank is a free community-based anti-phishing service that maintains one of the world largest and most actively verified databases of phishing URLs. Operated by Cisco Talos, PhishTank allows developers to query whether a URL is a known phishing site and provides bulk data downloads for building comprehensive anti-phishing capabilities into applications, security tools, and email filtering systems.
PhishTank API Highlights
PhishTank API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSPhishTank API is best for:
Security tools and browsers needing to check URLs against a verified phishing database
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API Pricing Model
- for non-commercial use with registration
- commercial use requires partnership
PhishTank API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Required Access Documents for PhishTank API
- PhishTank AccountRequiredRegister at phishtank.com to obtain API key
Different PhishTank API use cases
- Nigerian anti-phishing tool:Protect Nigerian internet users from phishing sites targeting bank login and payment pages
- Email security scanner:Check URLs in Nigerian business emails against the phishing database before users click
- Browser protection:Add phishing URL warnings to a Nigerian browser extension or security product