PhishBouncer - The Java HTTP(S) Proxy with Anti-Phishing Capabilities

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• See also our work on QoS adaptive middleware: The Quality Objects (QuO) Toolkit

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July 11th 2007 - open-source release of PhishBouncer 2.1

Features

• Implemented in Java, therefore less vulnerable to traditional exploits (e.g., buffer overflow attacks)
• Architectural solution with stronger guarantees than browser plug-ins (can catch phishing attacks even if the browser is closed or not part of the communication)
• Browser independent - supports all web browsers
• Operating system independent - supports all operating systems that can run Java
• Highly customizable deployment options - runs on user hosts, wireless routers, or network server
• Open framework and plug-in architecture - allows easy addition of new checks
• Attribute-based detection - provides protection against unknown phishing attacks
• Supports reactive and proactive anti-phishing checks
• Supports HTTP and HTTPS