Anti-Phishing Tools: State of the Art and Detection Efficiencies

Authors

M. F. Alghenaim, Advanced Informatics Department, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 54100 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFollow
N. A. Abu Bakar, Advanced Informatics Department, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 54100 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFollow
F. Abdul Rahim, Advanced Informatics Department, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 54100 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFollow

Author Country (or Countries)

Malaysia

Abstract

A phishing attack is a process of obtaining a customers private data, whether by using phishing emails or fake websites. With every new development on the Internet, the attackers means of phishing attacks develop, requiring more powerful phishing tools to counter these attacks. The Internet has become an essential part of the personal and social life of the public and governments, institutions, and companies all over the world. This means that Internet users need tools to protect against phishing attack types and web risks, which may cause personal, institutional, financial, and informational damage. Hence, this study reviews anti-phishing attack tools and shows their accuracy in addressing the current challenges of phishing attacks.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

http://dx.doi.org/10.18576/amis/160609

Recommended Citation

F. Alghenaim, M.; A. Abu Bakar, N.; and Abdul Rahim, F. (2022) "Anti-Phishing Tools: State of the Art and Detection Efficiencies," Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences: Vol. 16: Iss. 5, Article 9.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18576/amis/160609
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/amis/vol16/iss5/9