There are below best recommendations:

  • Avoiding Phishing Attacks

    1-Be suspicious of unsolicited emails or messages. Phishing attacks often come from unknown senders or are disguised as urgent messages from legitimate sources. If you're not expecting a message or it seems suspicious, don't click on any links or attachments.

    2-Check the sender's email address. Scammers often use email addresses that look similar to legitimate ones, so be sure to examine the sender's email address carefully. Legitimate companies will often use a recognizable email domain, such as "@amazon.com" or "@paypal.com."

    3-Look for signs of a scam. Phishing emails may contain spelling or grammar mistakes, generic greetings, or suspicious requests for personal information. Be wary of any message that seems too good to be true or requires urgent action.

    4-Don't click on links or download attachments. Phishing attacks often include links to malicious websites or infected attachments. Instead of clicking on links, visit the website directly by typing the URL into your browser. Before downloading an attachment, scan it with an antivirus program.

    5-Keep your software up-to-date. Software vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to install malware or steal information. Keep your operating system, web browser, and antivirus software up-to-date to protect against known vulnerabilities.

    6-Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Use unique and complex passwords for each of your online accounts, and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. This can make it more difficult for attackers to gain access to your accounts.

  • 1. Use strong and unique passwords for each online account to prevent a single breach from compromising all your accounts.

    2. Enhance security by enabling two-factor authentication, which requires an additional code alongside your password, often sent to your phone or email.

    3. Keep all software updated, including your operating system and web browser, to defend against known vulnerabilities.

    4. Protect your devices with reputable antivirus software to detect and remove malware and other malicious software.

    5. Stay vigilant against phishing attempts by being cautious of unsolicited messages requesting personal information or containing suspicious links or attachments. Always verify the sender's email address and watch for signs of scams.

    6. Safeguard your online privacy with a Virtual Private Network (VPN), encrypting your internet traffic and obscuring your IP address from potential hackers and third parties.

    7. Adopt safe browsing practices by avoiding dubious websites and only engaging with secure, encrypted platforms (https://). Always double-check URLs before providing sensitive information.

  • Phishing detection aids in identifying malicious, fraudulent websites that can infect devices with malware, compromise identity, and pilfer credit card and online banking details.

Ethical Phishing

The project "Ethical Phishing"  at a Brighton University final year project titled "Detection of Phishing Website Using Machine Learning". By guiding users in checking the legitimacy of URL links and assisting them in detecting phishing attacks, it seeks to lessen their frequency. Several machine learning models have been used to validate website URLs to determine if they are phishing or authentic.

About the Author

This project was published by Yazeed Qasir, a final-year student at Brighton University studying computer science and cyber security with plans for exploring a career in cyber security.