Phishing and crypto scams have become increasingly sophisticated and prolific, evolving beyond simple emails to complex websites designed to deceive users into sharing sensitive information or investing in fraudulent schemes. Recognizing this growing threat, we at FreeVPN are developing a new system—AI Threat Detection (AITD)—to protect our users effectively against these dangers.
AI Threat Detection operates in two distinct ways to safeguard your browsing experience:
Manual Scan: Users can click the "Scan with AI Threat Detection" button within the FreeVPN extension. This initiates an immediate screenshot of the current webpage, and scans the page leveraging AI to check for phishing or crypto scam indicators.
This system is the first step in our AITD system and is currently 100% operational. You should use it when you suspect the page you are visiting may be a phishing or crypto scam.
Background Scanning: This advanced feature runs seamlessly in the background as you browse, constantly evaluating the security of each website you visit. It uses a sophisticated algorithm to identify untrustworthy domains by analyzing factors such as domain reputation, SSL certificate validity, and unusual traffic patterns. Once an untrustworthy domain is detected, the system employs computer vision to analyze a screenshot of the webpage's visual elements, such as text overlays, logos, and form layouts, to confirm the presence of phishing or crypto scams. This process is designed to be lightweight, scanning only when necessary, and provides real-time protection without interrupting your workflow. The goal is to deliver zero-second threat detection, ensuring safety the moment you land on a risky site.
The background scanning system is not yet fully functional, it is something that is being worked on and does currently exist in our system. Once this system is fully operation it will provide users with real-time alerts.