Implementation of a Spam Detector in Python for Corporate Companies

Abstract

Many companies, while not categorizing spam as a form of attack, may still consider it a significant threat. When referring to spam, it represents an excessive volume of unwanted and unsolicited electronic mail sent to company email accounts [1]. Although it is often used for marketing purposes, in many cases, it is also employed by malicious actors for detrimental purposes against the company. For instance, spam can be used to propagate viruses or infiltrate corporate computers [1] [2]. Furthermore, spammers may send emails with the aim of directing users to phishing web pages, attempting to obtain confidential information from authorized personnel within the company. In general, spam is, at its simplest, an annoying form of mail, and in its worst cases, it serves as an enabler for spyware, viruses, intrusion, and phishing threats [3].