A phishing link checker looks at the characteristics of fraudulent websites to identify them and protect users from attacks. A phishing domain can look like a legitimate website and trick the victim into giving up their passwords or other sensitive information to cybercriminals. The attackers can then use the login details to access their victims’ account, steal data and money or serve malware.

A typical phishing attack involves impersonating well known brands. These websites often have a similar layout to the brand’s site and the form fields in the login page request sensitive information, such as username and password. The victim is likely to enter these credentials without thinking twice because the website they are visiting appears to be a trusted source. The attackers can then use the information to take control of the victim’s account or access their bank accounts, credit card accounts and other personal details.

How to Detect Email Address Fraud: Key Strategies

The most common way to avoid these types of attacks is to be vigilant when checking emails. Look at the URL carefully to see if it starts with ‘https://’ or’shttp://’, which shows that the web page is secure and encrypted. Also, ensure that the email doesn’t ask for any personal information or contains a link to an unfamiliar website.

Other tools to keep an eye out for include looking at the reputation of a domain and checking whether it is on a blacklist of phishing or malicious websites. Some anti-phishing tools look for these warning signs within the domain name or within the email by using machine learning and natural language processing.