PhishNet for Windows

Name: PhishNet
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Phish-net

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Download.com staffFebruary 20, 2026

This plugin protects you from web phishing scams. It uses behavioral analysis to detect malicious emails containing hidden links, suspect content, or originating from suspicious locations.

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4.8

Pros
- Easy installation and uninstallation
- Intuitive user-interaction model
- Utilizes a behavioral analysis approach
- Detects emails from suspect locations
- Analyzes email content for suspicious elements
Cons
No Cons available

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GENERAL

Release: December 27, 2005

Latest update: February 20, 2026

Version: 1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 584

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

5/5

2 User Votes

Highly recommend this simple & effective tool.
ntaoriJanuary 11, 2006
Pros
Downloaded, installed and started working in a matter of seconds. Give me a more secure and relaxed feeling.
Cons
Not sure, if there is a Firefox compatible version available.
Summary
Way cool and seemless -- wish I had it earlier!
tomcat6666January 3, 2006
Pros
- Easy to install <p>- Intutive useability with no change in user interaction, or popups, etc. <p>- Cool the way the phish links get automatically highlighted.
Cons
Works for IE, outlook express and outlook only.
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Developer’s Description

By Phish-net

Detect and protect yourself from phishing scams.

PhishNet for Windows

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Highly recommend this simple & effective tool.

Way cool and seemless -- wish I had it earlier!

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