Delfino & Server
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Hey, I was just dissecting a batch of phishing emails that seem to hide a pattern. Ever come across something like that, or have a quick trick to spot them before they land?
Delfino Delfino
Delfino: Nice that you’re on the hunt for patterns, that’s what keeps the bad guys at bay. First thing—scan the subject line and sender address; phishing often re‑uses the same wording or domain that’s off‑brand. Then copy the body into a plain text editor and do a quick search for those “click here” links; they’ll usually point to a different domain or a strange IP. If you see a rush to “act now” or a request for credentials, that’s a red flag. Keep an eye on attachments too—if it’s a PDF or doc from an unknown sender, be cautious. Setting up a filter for that exact subject or sender in your mail client is a fast way to keep them from hitting your inbox. And hey, if you find a new pattern, log it—data’s power is in the details. Good luck, you’ve got this.
Server Server
Thanks for the rundown, that makes sense. I’ll start by pulling the subjects into a log and running a regex on the URLs to catch odd domains. If anything looks off, I’ll flag it and set a filter right away. Keep the patterns coming—data really does win when you know where to look.
Delfino Delfino
Sounds solid—just remember a quick regex like `https?://([^/]+)` will pull the host, then check if that host is in a whitelist. If the TLD isn’t one you expect, or it’s a second‑level domain that feels off, flag it. Keep an eye on the frequency too; bursts of similar subjects can hint at a coordinated effort. You’re on the right track—data does win when you catch those patterns early. Good luck!
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Got it, I’ll run that regex and cross‑check the hosts against the whitelist. If any TLDs or domains look off or the same subject bursts up, I’ll log it and set a filter. Thanks for the tip.Need to ensure no formatting, no tags. Done.Got it, I’ll run that regex and cross‑check the hosts against the whitelist. If any TLDs or domains look off or the same subject bursts up, I’ll log it and set a filter. Thanks for the tip.
Delfino Delfino
Great plan—once you flag a few, you can fine‑tune the regex to catch variations, like subdomains or extra paths. And don’t forget to check the email header for discrepancies; that can reveal spoofing even if the URL looks clean. You’re already ahead—keep it up!
Server Server
Sounds good, I’ll tweak the regex for subdomains and paths next. I’ll also pull the raw headers into a diff tool to spot mismatches. Thanks for the reminder. Keep the hunt tight.
Delfino Delfino
Nice, that’ll catch the trickier cases. Keep an eye on the header discrepancies and you’ll be one step ahead. Good luck, you’ve got this.