PhishGuard is an open-source email security tool designed to protect users and organizations from phishing attacks. Phishing attacks continue to be a prevalent threat, targeting individuals and organizations worldwide. PhishGuard aims to empower users with tools to identify and mitigate these threats effectively.
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Cross-Platform Support: PhishGuard is designed to work seamlessly on all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Domain Reputation Checks: PhishGuard checks the reputation of email sender and receiver domains using reputable domain reputation services. This helps users identify potentially malicious domains and prevent phishing attempts.
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Content Analysis: PhishGuard analyzes the content of incoming emails for suspicious elements, including phishing keywords, misspelled words, and URLs. It leverages machine learning and natural language processing techniques to detect and flag phishing attempts accurately.
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URL Scanning: PhishGuard scans URLs embedded in email content to identify malicious links. It integrates with URL scanning services such as Google Safe Browsing and VirusTotal to provide comprehensive protection against malicious URLs.
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Attachment Analysis: PhishGuard analyzes email attachments for potential threats, including malware and ransomware. It employs antivirus scanning and sandboxing techniques to detect and quarantine malicious attachments before they can harm users' systems.
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Threat Intelligence Integration: PhishGuard integrates with threat intelligence feeds to provide real-time updates on emerging phishing threats. It leverages community-driven threat intelligence to enhance its detection capabilities and adapt to evolving phishing techniques.
PhishGuard provides the following functions:
scan_domain(domain): Performs reputation checks on the specified domain.read_content(email_body): Analyzes the content of the email for suspicious elements.scan_urls(urls): Scans URLs embedded in email content for malicious links.analyze_attachments(attachments): Analyzes email attachments for potential threats.integrate_threat_intelligence(feed): Integrates with threat intelligence feeds to provide real-time updates on phishing threats.
PhishGuard welcomes contributions from the open-source community. You can contribute to the project by:
- Reporting bugs and issues
- Enhancing existing features
- Implementing new features
- Improving documentation
- Providing feedback and suggestions
Together, we can make the internet a safer place by combating phishing attacks and protecting users' digital identities.
PhishGuard is licensed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution of the software.