Phishing Attack, Its Detections and Prevention Techniques

Year : 2023 | Volume :01 | Issue : 02 | Page : 13-25
By

    Syeda Wajiha Zahra

  1. Muhammad Nadeem

  2. Muhammad Nouman Abbasi

  3. Ali Arshad

  4. Saman Riaz

  5. Waqas Ahmed

  1. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  2. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Islamabad, Pakistan
  3. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  4. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, National University of Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
  5. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, National University of Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
  6. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

The relentless surge of cyber threats represents a pressing challenge to global security and individual privacy. Among these, phishing attacks remain a particularly pernicious form of cybercrime. This study provides a comprehensive review of phishing attacks, their evolution, methodologies, impacts, and countermeasures. The methods of perpetrating phishing attacks have grown in sophistication, extending beyond the common email phishing to include spear phishing, whaling, clone phishing, vishing, smishing, and search engine phishing. Through in-depth exploration of numerous case studies, the study illustrates the substantial financial and non-financial consequences of these attacks. The review also sheds light on the cutting-edge detection and prevention techniques that are currently being deployed to mitigate the risks associated with phishing. Amidst the escalating arms race between cybercriminals and cybersecurity professionals, the study highlights emergent trends and challenges, stressing the necessity for continued advancements in research and technology. The objective of this review is to provide a valuable reference for academics, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers, enabling them to comprehend and address the challenges posed by phishing threats.

Keywords: Phishing Attacks, Cybersecurity, Spear Phishing, Whaling, Clone Phishing, Cyber Threats, Detection Techniques, Cybersecurity Trends, Future Challenges, Case Studies, Impact Analysis, Financial Consequences, Privacy Concerns

[This article belongs to International Journal of Wireless Security and Networks(ijwsn)]

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Received September 15, 2023
Accepted September 21, 2023
Published September 25, 2023
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