Phishing attacks remain highly effective due to the ability to clone professional-looking email templates from trusted services like Instagram, Gmail, etc.
PhishMailer is an open-source tool on GitHub for creating and sending phishing emails resembling popular services, using pre-made email formats.
The blog emphasizes educational purposes to raise awareness about phishing threats.
Hackers use PhishMailer by installing it, selecting a phishing template, configuring SMTP email settings, sending the phishing email, and capturing credentials on a fake login page.
Commonly targeted platforms include Instagram, Gmail, Facebook, and PayPal with emails related to suspicious activities or login attempts.
Tips to stay safe from phishing emails include checking sender's email address, previewing URLs, enabling 2FA, and reporting phishing attempts to service providers.
PhishMailer highlights the ease of creating convincing phishing emails, underscoring the importance of digital awareness and user education.