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MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS security

MacPaw’s latest research introduces an on-device, real-time phishing detection system to improve Mac users’ cybersecurity.

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MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS security

Ivan Petrukha, Senior Research Engineer at MacPaw, will present research on this system at the 14th International Workshop on Socio-Technical Aspects in Security on July 12. The system, initiated by Moonlock, MacPaw’s cybersecurity division, overcomes traditional anti-phishing limitations with immediate, on-device detection.

Moonlock’s on-device solution detects phishing websites instantly using a reference-based approach for visual content analysis. The system relies on local machine learning models, ensuring user data stays on the device and enhancing privacy.

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