Spam Email Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks: An Empirical Study

Abstract

Abstract: This study leverages Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs); a state-of-the-art deep learning architecture primarily used in image analysis, and adapts it for the detection of phishing emails. By treating email content as multi-dimensional data, we employ CNNs to extract meaningful features and patterns from email headers, text, and attachments. Our approach not only identifies known phishing templates but also has the capability to detect emerging and zero-day phishing attacks