Phishing and Email Analysis

MxToolbox (Header Analyzer)

MxToolbox Essential for analyzing email headers to trace delivery paths, identify spoofing, and verify spam-related records like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

Real-World Application:
A company receives a suspicious email claiming to be from their CEO, requesting an urgent transfer of funds. Using MxToolbox’s Header Analyzer, the IT team inspects the email’s headers to trace its delivery path. They discover inconsistencies in the SPF and DKIM records, confirming the email originated from an unauthorized source, thereby thwarting a potential phishing attack.

Emailrep.io

Emailrep.io is an OSINT tool that provides detailed reputational data on email addresses. It helps users assess the risk associated with specific email addresses by analyzing factors like historical activity, associations with known malicious behavior, and domain reputation.

Key Features:

Reputation scores for email addresses
Historical data on email address activity
Alerts on malicious activity associated with the email

Real-World Application: Used in cybersecurity to assess phishing risks, spam, and malicious email campaigns.

SPF Record Checker

SPF Record Checker is a tool used to validate SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records for email domains. SPF records are used to prevent email spoofing by specifying which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of a domain.

Key Features:

Checks the validity of SPF records for a domain
Identifies misconfigurations or potential vulnerabilities
Helps ensure proper email authentication and prevent spoofing

Real-World Application: Used by security professionals to verify email security and reduce the risk of phishing and spam.

DKIM Validator

DKIM Validator is an online tool that checks the validity of DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) signatures in email headers. DKIM is used to verify that an email was sent by an authorized server and hasn’t been tampered with during transmission.

Key Features:

Verifies DKIM signatures in email headers
Checks the alignment of the DKIM signature with the domain
Identifies potential issues with DKIM configuration

Real-World Application: Used by email administrators and security professionals to ensure email authenticity and prevent spoofing and phishing attacks.

URLscan.io

URLscan.io is a web-based tool for analyzing and visualizing website behavior. It provides detailed insights into a URL’s interactions, including requests made, domains contacted, and page content. It is widely used for cybersecurity investigations and threat intelligence.

Key Features:

Analyzes HTTP requests, DNS records, and SSL certificates
Identifies malicious content or phishing attempts
Visualizes website connections and linked resources

Real-World Application: Used by security analysts to investigate suspicious URLs, detect phishing sites, and map potential threats.

PhishTank

PhishTank is a free community-driven database of phishing websites that helps users and organizations identify and report phishing threats. It allows users to check suspicious URLs and submit new phishing links for verification.

Key Features:

Database of verified phishing websites
API access for automated phishing detection
Community-driven reporting and validation

Real-World Application: Used by security professionals to block phishing attempts, analyze phishing trends, and enhance threat intelligence.

Gophish

Gophish is an open-source phishing simulation platform designed to help organizations train employees to recognize phishing attacks. It enables users to create, send, and analyze phishing campaigns in a controlled environment.

Key Features:

Easy-to-use campaign creation
Customizable email templates and landing pages
Real-time tracking of user interactions
Detailed reporting and analytics

Real-World Application: Used by security teams to assess employee awareness, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen defenses against phishing threats.