Sms Phishing Detection in Sinhala Language messages Using Rule-Based Filtering and NLP
Today, people in many parts of the world such as Sri Lanka, prefer to use SMS for communication rather than other services, especially because most of them have mobile phones. Because of how widespread SMS is, cybercriminals often target it. SMS phishing or smishing, has turned into a major threat over the years. In this attack, people are sent fraudulent texts in an attempt to obtain their passwords or credit card numbers. A large number of tools exist for spotting English-based phishing attempts, but there are not many available for Sinhala. This blog outlines how an SMS phishing detection system was developed in Sinhala using automatic procedures and Natural Language Processing. Understanding SMS Phishing With SMS phishing, scammers work on creating a sense of emergency to convince you to give away your private information. Many times, they will use fake notice of winning, charge you, then either suspend your account or demand immediate payment. Some messages may inclu...