The objective of this project is to develop an email forensics system that analyzes email headers and content to detect phishing, spoofing, and fraud attempts. It assists investigators in tracing email origins and identifying malicious intent.
Study email protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP and their role in email communication.
Analyze the structure of email headers and identify key forensic fields.
Design a system to extract and analyze email header information automatically.
Implement logic to trace sender IP addresses and routing paths.
Detect common phishing indicators such as suspicious links and forged domains.
Analyze email attachments for potentially malicious content.
Generate detailed forensic reports summarizing findings and risk levels.
Create a user-friendly interface for uploading and analyzing email files.
Test the system using real-world phishing email samples.
Document analysis techniques, challenges, and legal considerations.
