This is full out, flat out, nonsense.
"Phishing Attacks: The #1 Reason We Say “Don’t Click Links” "
2018 marked the first year since phishing statistics were recorded that compromised accounts had a higher occurrence rate than malware infections. Malware infections generally occur when you download a file or click a link that’s infected. They can also come from a vulnerability in your network that isn’t related to a specific email message.
https://www.safetynet-inc.com/resources/blog/phishing-attacks-do-not-click-links/