Suspicious login alert SMS/email integration
Why Choose This Project
With increasing cyber threats, detecting and responding to suspicious logins in real-time is critical. Users’ accounts can be compromised via brute-force attacks, stolen credentials, or phishing attempts. This project enables instant alerts through SMS and email whenever unusual login activity is detected, keeping users and organizations informed and secure.
What You Get
A real-time alert system integrated with your existing login infrastructure. Suspicious login attempts trigger notifications to users and administrators via SMS and email. The system helps prevent unauthorized access, supports quick incident response, and enhances overall account security.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| User Authentication | Secure admin login to configure alert rules and view logs. |
| Suspicious Login Detection | Detect unusual IPs, devices, geolocations, or login times. |
| SMS Alerts | Send real-time SMS notifications to users for suspicious activity. |
| Email Alerts | Notify users via email with details of the suspicious login attempt. |
| Alert Customization | Set rules based on IP, device type, time, or location. |
| Audit Logs | Keep records of all alerts triggered and actions taken. |
| Integration Ready | Can be connected with existing login/authentication systems. |
| Role-Based Access | Admins can manage users and alert configurations securely. |
| Multi-Channel Notifications | Option to notify via both SMS and email simultaneously. |
| Reporting & Analytics | Track frequency, type, and source of suspicious logins over time. |
Technology Stack
Frontend Layer
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Bootstrap for responsive UI
- Optional: React for dynamic dashboards
Backend Layer
- Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask
- Handles login detection, alert logic, and integration with SMS/email APIs
Database Layer
- MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL for storing login attempts and alert logs
Notification Layer
- Twilio / Nexmo / MessageBird for SMS
- Nodemailer / SendGrid / SMTP for email alerts
Security Layer
- HTTPS for secure communication
- JWT / OAuth2 for admin authentication
Working Flow
- Login Event Monitoring
- Capture each login event with user info, IP, device, and timestamp.
- Suspicious Activity Detection
- Identify unusual login patterns: new devices, unknown IPs, abnormal times, or location drift.
- Trigger Alert
- If a login is flagged as suspicious, system generates SMS and email alerts.
- Notification Delivery
- Alerts are sent to users and administrators with login details and instructions.
- Logging & Audit
- Store all events, alerts, and responses in the database for tracking and compliance.
- Optional Analytics
- Dashboard visualizes trends of suspicious logins, alert counts, and affected users.
Main Modules
- Authentication Module → Secure admin login and role management
- Login Capture Module → Record login details in real-time
- Detection Module → Identify suspicious logins based on predefined rules
- Notification Module → Send alerts via SMS and email
- Logging Module → Maintain history of all alerts and actions
- Dashboard Module → Display statistics, trends, and recent suspicious logins
- Integration Module → Connect seamlessly with existing authentication systems
Security Features
- Real-time alerts to prevent account compromise
- Role-based access to alert configuration and logs
- Encrypted storage of user login data and alert records
- HTTPS-secured API endpoints for notifications
- IP and device verification to strengthen anomaly detection