Phishly

About Phishly

Phishing attacks are a constant, evolving threat designed to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Phishly is the practical, AI-powered solution that puts powerful detection in your hands, instantly. It's a simple Chrome extension for Gmail and a web-based tool that acts as your personal security analyst. When you receive an email that seems off—whether it's an urgent request from your "boss," a too-good-to-be-true offer, or a suspicious link from a familiar service—you can scan it with one click. Phishly's advanced AI instantly analyzes the content for classic phishing indicators like spoofed sender addresses, deceptive domains, manipulative language, and hidden threats. It then provides a clear, actionable risk assessment: Safe, Medium Risk, or High Risk, complete with a plain-English explanation of what it found. Designed for individuals, remote workers, and small to medium businesses, Phishly offers enterprise-grade detection without the complexity or cost. It respects your privacy by only scanning emails you explicitly choose to analyze, requires no technical setup, and is completely free to use. In a world of sophisticated scams, Phishly delivers the instant clarity and confidence you need to navigate your inbox safely.

Features of Phishly

One-Click Gmail Integration

Phishly operates seamlessly within your existing workflow as a lightweight Chrome extension. Once installed, a "Scan with Phishly" button appears directly in your Gmail interface. When you open any email that raises suspicion, a single click initiates a comprehensive AI analysis without you having to copy, paste, or navigate away from your inbox. This frictionless integration ensures that security checks are effortless, encouraging regular use and making safe email habits easy to maintain.

AI-Powered Multi-Indicator Detection

The core intelligence of Phishly lies in its trained AI model, which scrutinizes emails across multiple threat vectors simultaneously. It doesn't rely on a single check but evaluates a combination of factors including suspicious domain names and URLs, grammatical inconsistencies, the use of urgent or threatening language designed to provoke a quick response, attempts to spoof legitimate sender addresses, and sophisticated social engineering tactics. This holistic approach catches a wider range of phishing attempts, from crude scams to highly targeted spear-phishing campaigns.

Clear, Actionable Risk Assessment

After analysis, Phishly doesn't just provide a raw score or complex technical data. It delivers a straightforward, color-coded verdict: Safe, Medium Risk, or High Risk. Each result is accompanied by a detailed breakdown explaining exactly which red flags were detected. For example, it might highlight that the sender's domain is misspelled, the link points to an unsecured website, and the language creates an artificial sense of urgency. This transparency helps you understand the threat and learn to identify similar patterns in the future.

Privacy-First Web Tool for Any Email

For emails received outside of Gmail or for those who prefer not to use an extension, Phishly offers a versatile web-based tool. You can simply copy the full headers and content of any suspicious email—from Outlook, Apple Mail, or any other client—and paste it into the tool on the Phishly website for an instant, private analysis. This method guarantees that Phishly never automatically accesses your inbox; it only ever analyzes the specific text you provide, putting you in complete control of your data.

Use Cases of Phishly

Verifying Urgent Financial or Work Requests

You receive an email from your CEO or a colleague urgently requesting a wire transfer, gift card purchase, or sensitive company data. The request feels unusual, but the pressure to comply is high. Instead of acting immediately or spending time manually investigating, you click "Scan with Phishly." The AI can detect if the sender's email is subtly spoofed or if the language uses classic social engineering pressure tactics, giving you the evidence needed to pause and verify the request through another channel, potentially preventing a devastating business email compromise (BEC) attack.

Checking Legitimacy of Account Security Alerts

A concerning email arrives claiming to be from your bank, PayPal, or Netflix, stating your account is compromised and urging you to click a link to "secure it." These are among the most common and effective phishing lures. With Phishly, you can instantly scan the email. The AI will analyze the link destination (often a fake login page), check for inconsistencies in the sender's address, and assess the alarming tone, providing a clear risk level so you can safely ignore the scam and contact the service directly through their official website or app.

Screening Marketing Offers and Prize Notifications

Too-good-to-be-true offers, lottery wins you didn't enter, or exclusive deal notifications can be phishing attempts to harvest personal information or distribute malware. When curiosity strikes, use Phishly to scan these emails. The tool will evaluate the credibility of the sending domain, look for hidden tracking pixels or malicious attachments, and analyze the content for deceptive promises, helping you distinguish between a legitimate promotional email and a fraudulent trap designed to exploit your interest.

Educating Teams and Family on Phishing Signs

For small business owners or individuals concerned about less tech-savvy family members, Phishly serves as an excellent educational tool. By scanning suspicious emails together and reviewing the detailed breakdown of detected risks—like a mismatched "reply-to" address or a disguised hyperlink—you can provide concrete, real-world examples of what phishing looks like. This hands-on demonstration is far more effective than abstract advice, building critical thinking and safer email habits for everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Phishly protect my privacy?

Phishly is built with a strict privacy-first principle. The Chrome extension only activates when you explicitly click the "Scan with Phishly" button on an open email. It does not automatically scan, read, or store any emails from your inbox. The web tool only analyzes the specific text you copy and paste into it. We do not store personal data or email content after the analysis is complete. You are always in control of what gets scanned.

Is Phishly really free to use?

Yes, Phishly is completely free to use. Our goal is to make essential phishing protection accessible to everyone, from individuals to small businesses. You can use the Chrome extension for Gmail and the web-based analysis tool without any cost, subscription, or tiered limits. We believe effective cybersecurity should not be a financial barrier.

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

Your email provider's spam filter works automatically in the background to catch obvious spam, but sophisticated phishing emails are designed to bypass these filters by mimicking legitimate correspondence. Phishly acts as your second layer of defense for the emails that land in your primary inbox. It allows you to proactively investigate and analyze any email that triggers your suspicion, providing a detailed, human-readable explanation of potential threats that a generic spam filter does not offer.

Do I need technical knowledge to use Phishly?

Absolutely not. Phishly is designed for ease of use by anyone. Installing the Chrome extension is as simple as adding it from the Chrome Web Store. From there, using it requires just one click in Gmail. The results are presented in plain language with clear risk categories (Safe, Medium, High) and straightforward explanations, requiring no technical expertise to understand and act upon.