Phishing Email Analysis - Cyber Security Internship 2

Overview

This repository contains my analysis for Task 2 of the Elevate Labs Cyber Security Internship. The assignment required analyzing a sample phishing email, identifying suspicious elements, and summarizing key phishing indicators.

Task Context

• Objective: Identify phishing characteristics in a suspicious email sample.
• Tools Used: Text editor (Notepad), phishing sample (from Hook Security), manual review.
• Deliverable: Analysis report as a .txt file, README, and reference image.

Steps Followed

1. Selected a sample phishing email

   • The example was sourced from Hook Security’s phishing email examples.

2. Analyzed the email content:

   • Checked sender email domain and authenticity.
   • Reviewed urgent language and instructions.
   • Highlighted action links (e.g., reset password).
   • Looked for personalization and credibility indicators.

3. Documented findings in analysis report:

   • Listed all phishing signs and explained why the email is suspicious.
   • Provided a clear conclusion regarding phishing risk.

Files Included

• phishing_email_analysis.txt: Main analysis report.

Conclusion

The included analysis explains how and why the selected email should be flagged as phishing—demonstrating practical email threat identification skills.

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