Link Analyzer

Analyze URLs and links for phishing indicators before clicking. The authoritative tool used by security teams to identify malicious links.

Enter the text that's displayed for the link to check for display/destination mismatches (a critical phishing tactic)

What This Tool Checks:

  • Display text vs actual destination mismatch
  • Protocol security (HTTP vs HTTPS)
  • Suspicious domains and TLDs
  • URL shorteners hiding destinations
  • Homograph attacks (lookalike characters)
  • Suspicious URL parameters and structure

Common Phishing Link Tactics

Display/Destination Mismatch

Link displays "paypal.com" but goes to "paypa1-verify.com"

Always hover over links to see the real destination

URL Shorteners

bit.ly/abc123 → hides the real destination

Use URL expander tools before clicking

Lookalike Domains

paypa1.com (using "1" instead of "l")

Carefully examine domain spelling