Live research study — 191+ participants

Can you spot AI‑generated phishing?

Grammar is perfect. Spelling is flawless. The only way to catch modern phishing is forensic analysis. Test your skills and contribute to real research.

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PHISHING
LEGIT
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The numbers so far

Real data from real participants

191
Participants
84%
Average accuracy
3,037
Answers submitted

How it works

1

Read the email

You'll see AI-generated emails, some phishing, some legitimate. Grammar and spelling will be perfect in both.

2

Make your call

Use forensic tools like sender verification, URL inspection, and header analysis to decide: phishing or legit?

3

See how you compare

Get instant feedback, earn XP, and climb the ranks. Unlock competitive PvP, daily challenges, and live research analytics as you progress.

About the research

Threat Terminal is a live research study on how people detect AI-generated phishing. When grammar and spelling are no longer reliable signals, what do humans actually look for?

Every answer you submit contributes to real data. Compete in ranked 1v1 matches, complete daily challenges, and help us understand which phishing techniques humans miss most when AI writes the emails.

A research project by Scott Altiparmak · Read more

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Threat Terminal is for educational and research purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional cybersecurity training. All emails shown are fictional and AI-generated. Brand names are used for realism and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.