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Google Safe Browsing Fails to Detect Majority of Phishing Sites in February

Google Safe Browsing Fails to Detect Majority of Phishing Sites in February

First seen 5 Mar 2026, 16:14 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

A recent analysis revealed that Google Safe Browsing missed 84% of phishing sites identified in February 2026. This significant oversight highlights vulnerabilities in existing detection tools, affecting users and organizations relying on these technologies for protection against phishing attacks. The findings were shared by Huginn, a phishing discovery tool, which aims to enhance awareness of the current phishing landscape.

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Timeline

2026-02-01
Huginn began identifying phishing sites in February
2026-03-04
Brighttalk episode on advanced phishing detection aired
2026-03-05
Google Safe Browsing report published

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