https://github.com/th-shivam/phishguard
PHISHGUARD: Real-Time Phishing Detection Extension 🛡️ PHISHGUARD is a cutting-edge browser extension designed to protect users from phishing attacks and malicious websites in real-time. With its sleek cyberpunk-inspired UI and advanced threat detection capabilities, PHISHGUARD ensures safe and secure browsing.
https://github.com/th-shivam/phishguard
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PHISHGUARD: Real-Time Phishing Detection Extension 🛡️ PHISHGUARD is a cutting-edge browser extension designed to protect users from phishing attacks and malicious websites in real-time. With its sleek cyberpunk-inspired UI and advanced threat detection capabilities, PHISHGUARD ensures safe and secure browsing.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/th-shivam/phishguard
- Owner: Th-Shivam
- Created: 2025-02-07T17:13:13.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-10T03:51:58.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-11T20:38:39.687Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: anotnet, cybersecurity, ethical, ethical-hacking, free-project, hacking, phishing, phishing-detection, safe-browsing, safe-browsing-tool, safe-settings, security-tools
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 292 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🛡️ PHISHGUARD: Real-Time Phishing Detection Extension
PHISHGUARD is a cutting-edge browser extension designed to protect users from phishing attacks and malicious websites in real-time. With its sleek cyberpunk-inspired design and advanced threat detection capabilities, PHISHGUARD empowers users to browse the web safely and confidently.
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## 🌟 Features
✅ **Real-Time URL Scanning** – Automatically scans URLs using the VirusTotal API to detect malicious or suspicious sites.
✅ **Dynamic Blocking** – Blocks access to flagged websites and redirects users to a secure warning page.
✅ **User-Friendly Popup** – A modern popup interface allows users to toggle protection, view status, and refresh updates.
✅ **Crowdsourced Reporting** – Users can report phishing sites, contributing to a community-driven database of threats.
✅ **Color-Coded Warnings** – Provides clear, visually appealing warnings (🔴 red for malicious, 🟡 yellow for suspicious, 🟢 green for safe).
✅ **Lightweight & Optimized** – Minimal resource usage ensures smooth performance without slowing down your browsing experience.
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## 🚀 Installation
### 1️⃣ From Chrome Web Store
- Visit the PHISHGUARD page on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click **"Add to Chrome"** and follow the prompts to install the extension.
### 2️⃣ From Source Code
```bash
git clone https://github.com/th-shivam/phishguard.git
```
- Open Chrome and navigate to `chrome://extensions/`.
- Enable **Developer Mode** (toggle in the top-right corner).
- Click **Load Unpacked** and select the cloned repository folder.
- PHISHGUARD will now appear in your extensions list!
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## 🛠️ How It Works
1. **URL Monitoring** – The background script monitors all navigation events in the browser.
2. **Threat Analysis** – Each URL is sent to the VirusTotal API for real-time scanning.
3. **Blocking Malicious Sites** – If a URL is flagged as malicious or suspicious, it is blocked, and the user is redirected to a secure warning page.
4. **User Interaction** – The popup provides real-time status updates and allows users to toggle protection or refresh the state.
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## 🎨 Design Highlights
🌌 **Cyberpunk Theme** – A futuristic design with glowing neon accents and smooth animations.
⚡ **Interactive Animations** – Buttons pulse, indicators glow, and transitions are seamless.
📱 **Responsive Layout** – Looks great on all screen sizes, ensuring a consistent user experience.
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## 📊 Impact
🌍 **Social** – Protects users from phishing scams, identity theft, and financial fraud.
💰 **Economic** – Reduces costs associated with cybercrime and enhances business security.
♻️ **Environmental** – Optimized for energy efficiency, minimizing resource usage.
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## 🔧 Development Setup
### Prerequisites
- **Node.js** (optional, for local testing)
- **Chrome Browser** (or other supported browsers like Firefox)
- **VirusTotal API Key** (for URL scanning)
### Steps
1. Obtain a free API key from **VirusTotal**.
2. Replace `YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY` in `background.js` with your actual API key.
3. Run the extension locally by following the **Installation** steps above.
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## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! Here’s how you can help:
📌 **Report Bugs** – Open an issue on GitHub if you encounter any problems.
💡 **Suggest Features** – Share your ideas for new features or improvements.
🔧 **Submit PRs** – Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.
Please adhere to our **Code of Conduct** when contributing.
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## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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## 🙌 Acknowledgments
🔍 **VirusTotal** – For providing the powerful API used for URL scanning.
🌐 **Chrome Extensions Team** – For their excellent documentation and support for Manifest V3.
🛠️ **Open Source Community** – For inspiration and resources that helped shape this project.
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## 📢 Feedback & Support
💌 **Email:** [anotnet.shivam@gmail.com](mailto:anotnet.shivam@gmail.com)
🐦 **Twitter:** [@PhishGuardApp](https://twitter.com/dreamyshivam)
📌 **GitHub Issues:** Open an issue in this repository.
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## 🌐 Stay Safe Online
With **PHISHGUARD**, you’re taking a proactive step toward protecting yourself and others from online threats. Together, we can create a safer internet for everyone. 💻✨
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## 📸 Screenshots
### 🖥️ Popup Interface
### 🚫 Blocked Page
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## 📣 Follow Us
⭐ **Star this repository** to show your support!
🔗 **Share with friends** who care about online safety.
📢 **Spread the word** about PHISHGUARD on social media.
Thank you for choosing **PHISHGUARD**! Together, we can fight phishing and make the web a safer place. 🌍🛡️