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Email & Communication Security
Why Choose This Project?
Email is the most common communication medium, but it is also the most exploited vector for cyberattacks like phishing, spoofing, spam, and data leaks. Traditional email systems lack strong identity verification and tamper-proof communication. This project provides a secure and intelligent email communication platform that integrates authentication, spam filtering, encryption, and forensic tools to make email usage safer for organizations and individuals.
What You Get in This Project
A secure email gateway that can detect spoofing, phishing, and spam.
Tools for secure feedback forms and safe contact us pages.
A built-in encryption system for confidential email communication.
Email header visualization for forensic investigation of suspicious emails.
A password reset & verification system with expiry and tokenization.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React/Angular (for dashboard & email UI) |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask |
| Database | PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Email Infra | SMTP/IMAP integration, Postfix/SendGrid API, Mailgun |
| Security | SPF, DKIM, DMARC checks, PGP/GPG for encryption, JWT/OAuth for auth |
| AI/ML | Spam detection engine (Naive Bayes / TF-IDF / BERT for phishing detection) |
| Optional | Redis (queue for email delivery), Kafka (event streaming for alerts) |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Email Spoofing Detection | Detect forged "From" addresses using SPF/DKIM/DMARC checks. |
| SMTP Phishing Alerts | Identify phishing attempts with ML-based detection. |
| Safe Email Forwarding | Forward emails securely with attachments sanitized (anti-malware scan). |
| Email Header Visualizer | Forensics tool to parse headers & identify IP, routing, and fake origins. |
| Secure Feedback Form | Forms with reCAPTCHA & validation to prevent spam/bots. |
| Spam Detection Engine | Lightweight spam filter using ML models. |
| Encrypted Messaging | End-to-end encrypted internal email/chat using PGP. |
| Password Reset Flow | Secure email-based password reset with tokens & expiry time. |
| Newsletter Signup Security | Double opt-in with spoof-safe signup verification. |
| Audit & Logs | Track email activity, alerts, and blocked attacks. |
Workflow
1. Sending Email
- User composes email → system applies SPF/DKIM signature → email sent securely via SMTP.
2. Receiving Email
- Incoming email passes through spam detection engine + spoof check.
- Suspicious/phishing email quarantined → alert sent to user.
3. Secure Feedback / Contact Form
- Input validated → reCAPTCHA → sanitized → sent to backend.
4. Verification
- Users can upload suspicious email headers → visualizer parses & highlights anomalies.
5. Password Reset Flow
- User requests reset → system sends tokenized link with expiry → secure reset.
Security Features
- SPF, DKIM, DMARC Enforcement → prevents spoofed emails.
- End-to-End Encryption (PGP) → ensures confidentiality.
- Anti-Malware & Spam Filters → scans attachments and body.
- Rate Limiting & CAPTCHA → prevents abuse of forms.
- Audit Logs & Alerts → transparency in email handling.
- Tokenized Access → short-lived tokens for password resets & forwarding.