Advancing Phishing Detection with Random Forest: A Machine Learning Approach for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Sucheta Chandra, Priyanka Das, Ankita Mandal, Sriparno Chakroborty, Ishika Chowdhury, Kathamrita Ghosh · 2025
Phishing attacks remain a critical threat to cybersecurity, leveraging deception to steal sensitive information from individuals and organizations. Traditional detection methods often fail to keep up with evolving phishing tactics, highlighting the need for advanced solutions. This paper investigates the use of the Random Forest algorithm, a powerful machine learning technique, to enhance phishing detection systems. By leveraging the ensemble learning approach of Random Forest, we improve accuracy and efficiency in classifying phishing attempts, while reducing false positives. The methodology includes data preprocessing, feature extraction, and model implementation, showcasing its effectiveness in real-time detection. The study also emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, allowing the model to adapt to new phishing strategies, thereby offering a robust defense against emerging threats. This research contributes to advancing cybersecurity by providing a dynamic, scalable approach to phishing detection.