What is Netcraft?
Netcraft is a UK-based internet services company with one of the world's largest and most authoritative anti-phishing databases. They provide anti-phishing services to major browsers, financial institutions, and security vendors, and are one of the world's leading domain takedown and phishing disruption services. Netcraft's URL reputation data feeds into browser security, email filtering products, and enterprise security tools globally.
Why Netcraft flags legitimate domains
- A phishing page impersonating a bank, brand, or government service was hosted on your domain
- Your domain was included in a Netcraft anti-phishing feed submitted to browser vendors
- A subdomain or URL path on your site was used in a credential-harvesting campaign
- Automated Netcraft crawlers detected visual similarity between your pages and a known phishing template
- Your domain was reported to Netcraft by a financial institution or brand whose users were targeted
What a listing means for your business
Netcraft is trusted by major browsers and financial institutions as a primary anti-phishing data source. A Netcraft listing is treated as a high-confidence phishing indicator, triggering blocks in browsers, email security gateways, and enterprise web filters. Their takedown authority also means they can initiate domain suspension requests directly with registrars.
How BrandsDefender gets you delisted
We verify that your domain is clean, prepare the evidence Netcraft needs, file the false positive dispute through the right channel and follow up until the flag is removed. No cure, no pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does Netcraft have the power to take down my domain?
Netcraft provides active takedown services and can report domains to registrars and hosting providers for suspension. They are authorized to act on behalf of major financial institutions and brands. A Netcraft flag carries significant operational risk beyond just browser blocks.
How do I dispute a Netcraft anti-phishing listing?
Netcraft accepts false positive submissions for domains incorrectly classified as phishing. Evidence that the domain serves a legitimate purpose and that no phishing content exists is required. Our team manages the submission and escalation through Netcraft's dispute process.