Phishly

About Phishly

In today's digital landscape, a single deceptive email can lead to devastating financial loss, data breaches, and identity theft. Phishing attacks are not a possibility; they are a constant, sophisticated threat targeting everyone. You need a vigilant, intelligent guard that operates precisely when your suspicion is triggered. Phishly is that essential shield. It is an AI-powered phishing detection platform designed to deliver instant, clear verdicts on suspicious emails. Available as a seamless Chrome extension for Gmail and a straightforward web tool, Phishly empowers you to take control of your inbox security. Simply open any email in Gmail and click "Scan with Phishly," or paste suspicious email content directly on the website for an immediate, in-depth analysis. The advanced AI meticulously scans for critical phishing indicators like suspicious sender domains, urgent or threatening language, spoofed identities, and complex social engineering tactics. It then provides a straightforward, actionable risk assessment: Safe, Medium Risk, or High Risk, accompanied by a detailed explanation of the red flags it found. Built for individuals, remote workers, and small businesses, Phishly offers enterprise-grade detection without the complexity or cost. Crucially, it respects your privacy by only analyzing emails you explicitly choose to scan. With no technical knowledge required and a free-to-use model, Phishly is the non-negotiable tool you need to stop guessing and start knowing what's in your inbox.

Features of Phishly

One-Click Gmail Integration

Phishly integrates directly into your Gmail workflow as a lightweight Chrome extension, eliminating any complex setup or separate applications. When you encounter a questionable email, you don't need to forward it or copy text elsewhere. Simply open the email and click the "Scan with Phishly" button that appears. The analysis happens instantly within your inbox, providing a seamless and immediate security check without disrupting your productivity. This frictionless integration ensures you actually use the protection when you need it most.

AI-Powered Multi-Indicator Analysis

The core of Phishly is its sophisticated artificial intelligence engine, trained to identify a comprehensive range of phishing tactics. It doesn't just check links; it performs a deep analysis of the entire email content and headers. This includes detecting subtle signs like domain spoofing (where a sender address mimics a legitimate one), analyzing the emotional pressure of the language used, identifying mismatched URLs, and flagging requests for sensitive information. This multi-layered approach catches sophisticated attacks that simpler tools miss.

Clear, Actionable Risk Assessment

Phishly cuts through the noise and provides a definitive, easy-to-understand verdict. After analysis, it categorizes the email into one of three clear risk levels: Safe, Medium Risk, or High Risk. More importantly, it doesn't just give a score; it provides a detailed breakdown explaining why it reached that conclusion, listing each specific suspicious element found. This transparency educates the user, builds trust in the tool, and provides the context needed to make an informed decision about how to handle the email.

Privacy-First, On-Demand Scanning

Your email privacy is paramount. Unlike some security tools that scan all incoming mail automatically, Phishly operates on a strict, user-controlled, on-demand model. It only analyzes the content of emails you explicitly choose to scan by clicking the button or pasting text. The AI processes this data to provide the risk assessment, and there is no permanent storage or mining of your personal email content. This approach ensures powerful protection without compromising your confidential communications.

Use Cases of Phishly

Verifying Urgent Financial or Invoice Requests

You receive an email from what appears to be your bank, a vendor, or a service like PayPal claiming there is an urgent issue with your account or an invoice that must be paid immediately. These high-pressure tactics are classic phishing. Instead of panicking or clicking, you use Phishly to scan the email. The AI will check the sender's actual domain against the official one, analyze the language for urgency triggers, and inspect any links. The clear "High Risk" rating and explanation give you the confidence to delete the email and contact the institution directly through verified channels.

Screening Job Offer or Opportunity Scams

Job seekers are prime targets for phishing scams disguised as lucrative offers or interview requests. These emails often contain links to fake application portals or requests to download malware-laden documents. Before engaging with any unsolicited opportunity, scan the email with Phishly. It will detect signs of spoofed company domains, generic greetings, and suspicious attachment or link patterns. This allows you to avoid identity theft schemes and malware while safely pursuing legitimate opportunities.

Protecting Small Business Teams from Breaches

Small businesses often lack dedicated IT security staff, making them vulnerable targets. A single employee clicking a phishing link can compromise the entire company's network. By providing the Phishly Chrome extension to your team, you empower every employee to be the first line of defense. When anyone receives a suspicious email—whether it mimics a client, a shipping service, or an internal system alert—they can instantly scan it. This creates a culture of security and prevents costly data breaches without complex IT management.

Analyzing Forwarded Suspicious Messages

Friends, family, or less tech-savvy colleagues often forward emails asking, "Is this real?" Instead of relying on your gut feeling, you can use Phishly's web tool. Simply copy the full text and headers of the forwarded suspicious email and paste it into the Phishly website for an instant, objective analysis. This provides a reliable second opinion, helping you protect your loved ones and coworkers from scams with authoritative, AI-driven evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Phishly protect my privacy?

Phishly is built with a strict privacy-first principle. The tool only analyzes emails that you explicitly and manually choose to scan by clicking the "Scan with Phishly" button in Gmail or pasting content into the web tool. It does not automatically scan, read, or store your emails in the background. The analysis is performed to generate the risk report, and we do not mine, sell, or retain your personal email data. Your inbox remains confidential.

Is technical knowledge required to use Phishly?

Absolutely not. Phishly is designed for complete simplicity and requires zero technical expertise. Installing the Chrome extension is a standard one-click process from the Chrome Web Store. Once installed, using it is as simple as opening an email and clicking a single button. The results are presented in plain language with clear "Safe," "Medium Risk," or "High Risk" labels and straightforward explanations, making it accessible to everyone.

What makes Phishly different from my email provider's spam filter?

Your email provider's spam filter is a broad, automated layer that catches obvious spam but often misses sophisticated, targeted phishing emails (spear phishing). Phishly acts as your personal, on-demand forensic analyst. It uses advanced AI to examine the specific content, sender details, and psychological tactics of an email that has already passed through the basic spam filter, providing a second, much deeper layer of defense precisely when you are unsure.

Is Phishly really free to use?

Yes, the core phishing detection functionality of Phishly is completely free to use. You can install the Chrome extension and use the web analysis tool without any cost or subscription. This allows individuals and small businesses to access powerful AI-driven security protection without any financial barrier, making essential digital safety accessible to all.