Varun Kalavala@Kalavala

Sentinel AI is an immersive AI-powered scam and phishing detection platform created to help users identify suspicious messages in a more accessible, engaging, and user-friendly way. As online scams, phishing attacks, fake reward messages, and urgency-based fraud continue to increase, many users still struggle to recognize dangerous patterns in digital communication. To address this problem, Sentinel AI combines intelligent message analysis with a futuristic cybersecurity-inspired interface that visually explains why a message may be unsafe. Users can input suspicious SMS messages or phone numbers and receive a detailed threat analysis highlighting common scam indicators such as urgency tactics, reward bait, personal information requests, and suspicious intent. The platform also includes multiple interactive Sentinel modes, each designed with unique visuals and themes to create a more immersive user experience while maintaining a strong cybersecurity atmosphere. During development, IBM BOB assisted in improving workflow efficiency, code understanding, debugging support, and interface refinement, helping accelerate the overall development process. Sentinel AI was built to demonstrate how cybersecurity tools can become more understandable, interactive, and approachable for everyday users while promoting awareness about digital safety and phishing prevention.

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