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Phishing Detection Methods: A Taxonomy, Comparative Study, and Research Outlook

Stephen Ngure GitongaDepartment of Information Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KenyaPreston Jeremiah SimiyuDepartment of Information Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

Vol 10 No 2 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 14-18

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 16-02-2026

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Abstract

Phishing is still a common and advanced cybersecurity threat that compromises sensitive data by taking advantage of system and human flaws. Anti-phishing tools, heuristic approaches, machine learning-based strategies, and metaheuristic algorithms are the four categories into which this research methodically evaluates and divides phishing detection methods. Every technique is evaluated rigorously for efficacy, pointing out its advantages and disadvantages. In addition to addressing shortcomings like managing zero-day phishing assaults and scalability in big datasets, the paper highlights notable developments in phishing detection, such as the use of hybrid approaches and real-time detection algorithms. The results encourage the creation of more reliable, flexible, and effective solutions and offer a roadmap for further study.

Keywords

Phishing, Anti-Phishing Tools, Heuristic, Machine Learning, Metaheuristic


Citation of this Article

Stephen Ngure Gitonga, & Preston Jeremiah Simiyu. (2026). Phishing Detection Methods: A Taxonomy, Comparative Study, and Research Outlook. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(2), 14-18. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.102003

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