SMTP phishing alert system
Why Choose This Project?
Phishing emails are one of the most successful attack vectors used by cybercriminals, often delivered through compromised or spoofed SMTP servers. Traditional filters miss many zero-day phishing campaigns. This project provides a real-time phishing alert system that monitors SMTP traffic, scans for phishing indicators (malicious URLs, spoofed domains, attachments), and alerts administrators or users immediately. This ensures early detection and prevention before the email is opened by the recipient.
What You Get in This Project
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A monitoring service that hooks into SMTP mail servers.
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Real-time scanning of outgoing/incoming emails for phishing indicators.
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Automated alerting system with dashboards, email, and SMS notifications.
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Reporting module that shows phishing trends, flagged IPs/domains, and detailed incident logs.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap (React optional for dashboard) |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask |
| Database | PostgreSQL / MongoDB (for storing phishing logs & alerts) |
| Email Handling | SMTP server integration (Postfix, Sendmail, or Mailgun API) |
| Detection Engine | Regex & NLP for phishing keywords, VirusTotal API, PhishTank API |
| Security | TLS/SSL for SMTP, Role-based Access Control |
| Auth | JWT / OAuth2 for user management |
| Notification | Twilio (SMS), SendGrid (email), Web Push notifications |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Traffic Monitoring | Real-time monitoring of incoming/outgoing emails. |
| Phishing Detection Engine | Detect malicious links, spoofed domains, and suspicious attachments. |
| URL & Domain Reputation | Validate links against phishing DBs (PhishTank, Google Safe Browsing). |
| Attachment Scanning | Scan attachments with ClamAV / external AV APIs. |
| Real-time Alerts | Notify admins/users via email/SMS when phishing is detected. |
| Risk Scoring | Assign severity levels (Low, Medium, High, Critical). |
| Incident Reports | Generate detailed phishing analysis reports with evidence. |
| Logging & Audit Trail | Store immutable phishing detection logs. |
| Admin Dashboard | Visualize phishing attempts, attacker IPs, and reports. |
| Threat Intelligence Feed | Optional integration with global phishing IP/domain lists. |
How SMTP Phishing Alert System Works
1. Email Interception
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System hooks into SMTP server or mail relay.
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Captures emails before delivery to inbox.
2. Phishing Analysis
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Header Check → Look for forged sender, anomalies in "From" vs. "Reply-To".
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URL Inspection → Extract links, compare with blacklists & detect obfuscation.
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Attachment Scanning → Detect executables, macros, or malware.
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Keyword Analysis → Identify phishing patterns (e.g., “verify your account”, “reset password”).
3. Risk Scoring
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Emails are assigned Phishing Risk Score based on anomalies (Safe, Suspicious, Malicious).
4. Alerts & Reporting
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Alerts sent via Email, SMS, Dashboard notifications.
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Admin dashboard provides full report with headers, links, sender IP, and confidence score.
5. Final Action
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Safe Email → Delivered to user inbox.
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Suspicious Email → Quarantined for review.
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Phishing Email → Blocked and reported to security team.
Security Features
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TLS Enforcement → Ensure emails only flow through secure channels.
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Blacklist Integration → Block known phishing domains/IPs.
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Audit Logs → Immutable records of all phishing detections.
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Attachment Sandboxing → Execute suspicious files in a safe environment.
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Role-Based Access → Different roles (User, Admin, Analyst).
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Threat Intelligence → Integrate with APIs for global phishing data.
₹ 2599 /-
Project includes:
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Customization
Fully
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Security
High
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Performance
Fast
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Future Updates
Free
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Total Buyers
500+
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Support
Lifetime
Secure Payment:
