What is meant by Phishing protection?
Phishing protection refers to measures taken to protect users from phishing attacks. Phishing is a fraudulent method where attackers attempt to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details through fake emails, websites, or messages. Phishing protection aims to warn users about such fraudulent activities and prevent them from becoming victims of phishing attacks.
Typical functions of software in the area of phishing protection include:
- URL Checking: Checking website URLs for known phishing domains and suspicious links.
- Email Filtering: Filtering incoming emails to detect potentially fraudulent messages and move them to the spam folder.
- Fraud Alerts: Displaying warnings or alerts when visiting websites known to be phishing or fraudulent.
- Phishing Site Blocking: Blocking access to known phishing websites to protect users from visiting such sites.
- Training and Awareness: Providing training materials and tips to educate users on how to recognize and avoid phishing attacks.
- Integration with Browser and Email Client: Integrating phishing protection features directly into web browsers and email clients for seamless use.