Suspicious email reporting service
A suspicious email reporting service is a system that allows users to report suspicious or potentially malicious emails to a central authority, which can then investigate and take action to prevent further harm. Here are some examples of suspicious email reporting services:
- PhishTank: PhishTank is a collaborative project that allows users to report phishing emails and URLs. The reported data is then used to create a database of known phishing sites and emails, which can be used to block them.
- Spamhaus: Spamhaus is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services to help combat spam and phishing, including a reporting system for suspicious emails.
- Microsoft's Safe Links: Microsoft's Safe Links is a service that allows users to report suspicious emails and URLs, which are then analyzed by Microsoft's security team.
- Google's Safe Browsing: Google's Safe Browsing is a service that allows users to report suspicious websites and emails, which are then analyzed by Google's security team.
- Report Phishing: Report Phishing is a service provided by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), which allows users to report phishing emails and URLs.
- Email Abuse Reporting: Email Abuse Reporting is a service provided by the Internet Society (ISOC), which allows users to report suspicious emails and URLs.
- Suspicious Email Reporting: Suspicious Email Reporting is a service provided by the European Union's Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), which allows users to report suspicious emails and URLs.
These services typically have a simple reporting process, where users can submit the suspicious email or URL along with some additional information, such as:
- The email or URL in question
- A description of the suspicious activity
- Any relevant screenshots or attachments
The reported data is then analyzed by the service's security team, who may take action to block the email or URL, or to notify the relevant authorities.