Phish Alert

A cyber security awareness, educator and monitoring chrome extension for Gmail to provide that extra layer of assurance.
What is Phish Alert?
Phish Alert is a free open-source tool that provides an extra layer of assurance to Gmail users by scanning emails for potential phishing tactics. It warns users about suspicious emails and helps educate them on identifying phishing attempts.

Extension stats

Users: 269 ▲ 13
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2022-05-02)
Creation date: 2022-04-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://mail.google.com/*
Size: 908.29K

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Extension summary

Phish Alert is a free open-source tool to give users an extra layer of assurance when browsing their emails.

It should be said that the extension does not save or send any email or personal data about the user.

Its primary function is to silently and unobtrusively scan an email once opened and perform a number of checks against common phishing tactics used by cyber criminals. This information is then presented to the user in a friendly and easy to understand way.

The user can optionally allow the extension to actively warn them when it thinks the email is of concern and the frequency and threshold of these warnings is completely customisable.

Top Features:

  • Detect and warn from potential phishing emails
  • Educate users on what to look for in phishing emails.

User reviews

Really easy to understand app. Saved me a few times from dodgy emails!!
by James Taylor, 2022-04-17

Found it really useful, have used it many times when unsure about some emails I have received being real or not. Have recommended it to all my relatives
by Steph, 2022-04-16

Well designed and very useful for catching those suspicious emails. Very handy if you aren't sure about an email and want to double check it.
by Rajeev Jhaj, 2022-04-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Phish Alert requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Phish Alert has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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