Muath Khalid

After KAUST Academy

Muath has worked since April 2025 as a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing specialist at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Muath earned the OffSec OSCP, OSWP, OSWA and OSWE certifications between February and September 2026.

Summer project

Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2024

Phish Me If You Can – Detecting Phishing Websites Using Machine Learning

Phishing attacks pose a significant threat to online security. Our project, "Phish Me If You Can", addresses this issue by developing a machine learning-based browser extension that detects and blocks phishing websites in real-time. Utilizing a Random Forest classifier, our solution analyzes URL characteristics to accurately identify phishing attempts. The browser extension not only provides real-time alerts but also integrates with Security Operations Centers (SOC) for enhanced monitoring. Additional features include a URL Check function and a user feedback loop to continuously refine the detection model, ensuring robust and adaptive protection against evolving phishing threats.

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