PhishTank
Track on RadarAcquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. · 2015 · news
Community-driven platform for submitting and verifying phishing URLs via free API.
- Total raised
- —
- Employees
- —
- Founded
- 2006
- Momentum
- —
Data updated August 2026
About
About PhishTank
At a glance
PhishTank is a cybersecurity company specializing in Threat & Vulnerability Management, founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, United States. It was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. in 2015.
PhishTank is a community-driven anti-phishing platform operated by Cisco Talos Intelligence Group. Originally created by the OpenDNS team, the platform allows users to submit suspected phishing emails and websites for community review and verification. The platform operates on an open model, meaning that the phishing data collected and verified by the community is made publicly accessible. A core feature of PhishTank is its free API, which enables developers and organizations to integrate phishing detection capabilities directly into their own applications and services using community-sourced data. PhishTank's model relies on crowdsourced intelligence: community members submit phishing URLs and emails, which are then reviewed and validated by other users, creating a collaboratively maintained database of confirmed phishing sites. This data can be used by security researchers, developers, and organizations to identify and block phishing threats. The platform is now maintained under Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, Cisco's threat intelligence organization, which provides additional institutional backing to the community data and infrastructure. PhishTank primarily serves developers, security researchers, and organizations looking to enrich their security tools and workflows with verified phishing threat data.
Momentum
How PhishTank is trending
No momentum signals yet
We score momentum from hiring, web, social, and funding velocity. Once signals accumulate this section will light up.
Valuation
What PhishTank is worth
Estimated valuation
Products
PhishTank's products
Funding
Funding history
See every round, lead investor, and the full capital stack.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see funding history.
Public markets
Stock performance
Privately held
This company isn't publicly traded. Stock performance will appear here after an IPO.
Headcount
Headcount growth
Track hiring velocity, department mix, and seniority shifts.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see headcount growth.
Jobs
Open jobs
Every live posting, hiring pace, and role-level signal.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see open jobs.
Web traffic
Digital presence
Visits trend, bounce rate, engagement, and top countries.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see digital presence.
Tech stack
Technologies
The full stack behind the product — frameworks, clouds, security.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see technologies.
M&A
Acquisitions
Every acquisition this company has made, with dates and amounts.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see acquisitions.
Reviews & sentiment
Employee & product reviews
CEO approval, culture, comp, and detailed product ratings.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see employee & product reviews.
Leadership
Full leadership team
CEO, CxOs, VPs, and every exec with roles.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see full leadership team.
Competitors
Competitive landscape
The complete competitor set with overlap and positioning.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see competitive landscape.
News
Press & news coverage
The most recent mentions, announcements, and media coverage.
Open the full profile on Mandos to see press & news coverage.
Full profile
This public profile is a snapshot
The full Mandos profile of PhishTankadds funding rounds & investors, valuation estimates, headcount & hiring trends, technology stack, executive moves, and real-time monitoring.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about PhishTank
When was PhishTank founded?▾
PhishTank was founded in 2006.
Where is PhishTank headquartered?▾
PhishTank is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
Is PhishTank public or private?▾
PhishTank is a privately-held company.
What does PhishTank do?▾
PhishTank is a community-driven anti-phishing platform operated by Cisco Talos Intelligence Group. Originally created by the OpenDNS team, the platform allows users to submit suspected phishing emails and websites for community review and verification. The platform operates on an open model, meanin…
What category does PhishTank operate in?▾
PhishTank operates in the Threat & Vulnerability Management category of the cybersecurity market.