This project investigates phishing scams, specifically a real-world case involving a fake Meesho lucky draw scratch card scam. Victims (like homemakers) were asked to share personal details like PAN, bank account, and Aadhar over WhatsApp after receiving scam courier letters.
phishing_scam_log_100.csv— Simulated phishing dataset with 100 recordsphishing_dashboard.pdf— Splunk dashboard visualizing scam behavior
- Top WhatsApp numbers used in phishing
- Victim types most targeted (homemakers, students, elderly)
- Delivery methods (Courier, WhatsApp, SMS)
- Requested personal info (PAN, bank, Aadhar)
- Scam type distribution (Online, Offline, Hybrid)
- Splunk Dashboard Studio (data ingestion, SPL queries, visualizations)
- Python + Faker (to generate realistic phishing scam dataset)
- Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
- Real-time log investigation thinking
Adesh
Cybersecurity Enthusiast | CompTIA Security+ Certified
GitHub: adeshrr
Building awareness on real-world scams targeting common people.
- Security awareness training
- Resume/Portfolio project
- Entry-level SOC / Threat Intel project