Phishing Email Detection: Survey

Phishing emails pose a significant contemporary challenge on the Internet, resulting in financial losses for organizations and causing frustration for users. Phishing is a deceptive tactic that lures individuals into visiting fake websites and tricks them into divulging sensitive personal information, including usernames, passwords, addresses, social security numbers, personal identification numbers, and any other data that may appear legitimate. This ill-gotten information is subsequently exploited to assume the victim's identity, leading to activities such as draining their bank accounts, conducting fraudulent auctions, money laundering, applying for credit cards, obtaining loans in their name, and more. While most current phishing attacks primarily target financial institutions, phishing websites frequently target a wide range of businesses, including online auctions, payment platforms, gambling sites, social networking platforms, and various online merchants.