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Use Case: Phishing Emails
Phishing is one of the most common online threats. Scammers impersonate trusted brands like banks, social media sites, and delivery services to trick you into giving up sensitive information, like passwords and financial details.
How Shield Helps
Our AI engine is specially trained to detect the subtle clues in phishing emails. When you paste an email into the analyzer, Shield checks for:
- Sender Forgery: Does the sender address actually match the official domain of the company it claims to be?
- Malicious Links: Does the link in the email lead to a suspicious, unofficial website designed to steal your credentials?
- Urgency & Threats: Does the email use high-pressure language like "your account will be suspended" or "unusual login detected" to rush you into acting without thinking?
- Generic Greetings & Errors: Does it use a generic salutation like "Dear Customer" or contain obvious spelling mistakes?
Related Examples from our Database
Explore these real-world examples of phishing scams to see the tactics in action.
Fake PayPal 'Account Limited' Email
Phishing Emails
A classic phishing attempt where scammers impersonate PayPal to steal your login credentials by creating a false sense of urgency.
Risk Score: 92/100
Fake Norton Antivirus Renewal Invoice
Phishing Emails
An email with a fake invoice for a service like Norton Antivirus, trying to get you to call a fraudulent number to 'cancel' the subscription, where they will then try to get your financial details.
Risk Score: 85/100
Amazon 'Suspicious Login' Alert
Phishing Emails
An email claiming a suspicious login to your Amazon account, designed to steal your password when you try to 'secure' it.
Risk Score: 85/100
Sparkasse 'Security Update' SMS
Bank Impersonation
A dangerous SMS scam targeting German bank customers, pretending to be from Sparkasse. It claims a new security system requires immediate action, leading to a fake login page to steal banking details.
Risk Score: 95/100
Fake Norton 'Subscription Confirmed' Phishing
Phishing Emails
A phishing email designed to look like a Norton subscription confirmation. It tricks you into clicking a link to a fake login page to 'view your invoice', where scammers steal your credentials.
Risk Score: 90/100