Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Phishing
attacks pose a significant cybersecurity threat globally, with developing
nations like Nigeria facing unique challenges due to localized tactics and
cultural factors. This paper presents a novel approach to phishing mitigation
in Nigeria, leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Learning
techniques to enhance both automated detection and user training. We analyze a
corpus of Nigeria-specific phishing attempts, identifying linguistic patterns
and cultural references commonly exploited by attackers. Using this data, we
train a deep learning model capable of detecting localized phishing content
with high accuracy. Building on this technical foundation, we design a dynamic
anti-phishing training program that adapts to individual user behavior and
local phishing trends. A Hybrid Deep learning models- recurrent neural networks
(RNNs) and transformer-based models (BERT), was trained on large datasets of
phishing and legitimate samples to learn discriminate features and classify new
instances. Our results demonstrate significant improvements in both automated
phishing detection rates and user resilience to social engineering tactics. The
model achieved high precision (0.89), recall (0.94), and F1-scores (0.92,
1.00).This research contributes to the field by showcasing the potential of
combining advanced AI techniques with culturally informed strategies to create
more effective, localized cybersecurity solutions.
Country : Nigeria
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2024 pp. 1-6