Have users reported phishing warnings when visiting your legitimate website? You’re not alone. This kind of false positive can damage trust and cause confusion—even when your site is safe.

Real-World Case

We received a report from a user who encountered a phishing warning while accessing a known safe webpage. However, when we tested it across major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge), the site loaded without any security issues.

Still, we wanted to provide the user with a clear explanation and ensure our site wasn’t mistakenly flagged by Google or browser security systems.

Step 1: Check Your Site with Google Safe Browsing

Use the following tool to check if Google has flagged your site for phishing, malware, or suspicious activity:

Google Safe Browsing Site Status Tool

http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=<your website url>

For example: 
http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=https://www.technowide.net/

Step 2: Report a False Positive to Google

If your site is wrongly flagged, you can ask Google to review and correct it:

Report Incorrect Phishing Warning

Make sure to:

• Provide full details and screenshots if possible
• Clearly state that the site is legitimate and has not been compromised
• Mention recent changes (e.g., SSL updates, hosting changes) that might have triggered false alerts

Additional Tips

• Check for mixed content or insecure third-party scripts
• Make sure your SSL/TLS certificate is valid and up to date
• Use tools like Google Search Console to monitor site health
• Check if your email domain is flagged by security tools (especially if using redirects or links in newsletters)

Final Thoughts

False phishing warnings can hurt your credibility, even if you’re completely safe. Use the tools above to investigate, reassure your users, and report any incorrect flagging promptly. Transparency and swift action are key to maintaining trust.