Understanding the importance of email phishing detection

Before getting into ELSER and its application in cybersecurity, we will understand phishing thoroughly and then move on to more advanced techniques with semantic search.

What is phishing?

Phishing is a common type of cyber-attack that involves disguising oneself as a reliable entity in electronic communication to gain sensitive information such as credentials, such as usernames and passwords, and payment information such as credit card or social security numbers.

Email spoofing is the main method used to phish. With the increase in communication apps, phishing also happens on platforms that offer instant messaging and often directs users to enter personal information on a fake website that matches the look and feel of a legitimate site.

Phishing directly affects thousands of people each day. Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to trick unsuspecting individuals and organizations into giving up sensitive...