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Cybersecurity

Posts tagged with Cybersecurity.

I'm Going to Build My Own URL Checker

20 Jul 2025

Over the last few days I dove deep into a question that had been bothering me for a while: validating suspicious URLs in the context of digital fraud.

FraudTalon already handles text, images, and emails. The idea is simple: extract any URL contained in that content and check whether it shows signs of being malicious. It sounds simple, but once you start testing the services available on the market, it gets a lot deeper than that.

FraudTalon Updates: Explainable Analysis and Plans for QR Codes and URLs

16 Jul 2025

🚨 FraudTalon updates: now with explainable analysis

FraudTalon is evolving. The new update brings important features and sets the stage for the official launch, with a focus on education, accuracy, and protection against digital scams.

🧠 Explainable analysis: understand why it’s fraud

Now, regardless of the type of data analyzed — text, image, or email — the system presents a clear explanation of the reasons that led to the classification as possible fraud. This makes the experience far more educational, revealing the patterns used by scammers.