PHISHGUARD is a cutting-edge browser extension designed to protect users from phishing attacks and malicious websites in real-time. With its sleek cyberpunk-inspired design and advanced threat detection capabilities, PHISHGUARD empowers users to browse the web safely and confidently.
✅ Real-Time URL Scanning – Automatically scans URLs using the VirusTotal API to detect malicious or suspicious sites.
✅ Dynamic Blocking – Blocks access to flagged websites and redirects users to a secure warning page.
✅ User-Friendly Popup – A modern popup interface allows users to toggle protection, view status, and refresh updates.
✅ Crowdsourced Reporting – Users can report phishing sites, contributing to a community-driven database of threats.
✅ Color-Coded Warnings – Provides clear, visually appealing warnings (🔴 red for malicious, 🟡 yellow for suspicious, 🟢 green for safe).
✅ Lightweight & Optimized – Minimal resource usage ensures smooth performance without slowing down your browsing experience.
- Visit the PHISHGUARD page on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click "Add to Chrome" and follow the prompts to install the extension.
git clone https://github.com/th-shivam/phishguard.git- Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/. - Enable Developer Mode (toggle in the top-right corner).
- Click Load Unpacked and select the cloned repository folder.
- PHISHGUARD will now appear in your extensions list!
- URL Monitoring – The background script monitors all navigation events in the browser.
- Threat Analysis – Each URL is sent to the VirusTotal API for real-time scanning.
- Blocking Malicious Sites – If a URL is flagged as malicious or suspicious, it is blocked, and the user is redirected to a secure warning page.
- User Interaction – The popup provides real-time status updates and allows users to toggle protection or refresh the state.
🌌 Cyberpunk Theme – A futuristic design with glowing neon accents and smooth animations.
⚡ Interactive Animations – Buttons pulse, indicators glow, and transitions are seamless.
📱 Responsive Layout – Looks great on all screen sizes, ensuring a consistent user experience.
🌍 Social – Protects users from phishing scams, identity theft, and financial fraud.
💰 Economic – Reduces costs associated with cybercrime and enhances business security.
♻️ Environmental – Optimized for energy efficiency, minimizing resource usage.
- Node.js (optional, for local testing)
- Chrome Browser (or other supported browsers like Firefox)
- VirusTotal API Key (for URL scanning)
- Obtain a free API key from VirusTotal.
- Replace
YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEYinbackground.jswith your actual API key. - Run the extension locally by following the Installation steps above.
We welcome contributions from the community! Here’s how you can help:
📌 Report Bugs – Open an issue on GitHub if you encounter any problems.
💡 Suggest Features – Share your ideas for new features or improvements.
🔧 Submit PRs – Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.
Please adhere to our Code of Conduct when contributing.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
🔍 VirusTotal – For providing the powerful API used for URL scanning.
🌐 Chrome Extensions Team – For their excellent documentation and support for Manifest V3.
🛠️ Open Source Community – For inspiration and resources that helped shape this project.
💌 Email: [email protected]
🐦 Twitter: @PhishGuardApp
📌 GitHub Issues: Open an issue in this repository.
With PHISHGUARD, you’re taking a proactive step toward protecting yourself and others from online threats. Together, we can create a safer internet for everyone. 💻✨
⭐ Star this repository to show your support!
🔗 Share with friends who care about online safety.
📢 Spread the word about PHISHGUARD on social media.
Thank you for choosing PHISHGUARD! Together, we can fight phishing and make the web a safer place. 🌍🛡️