• A user-friendly PhaaS tool beats standard methods for detecting phishing attacks by live-proxying legitimate login sites.

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  • Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing kit dubbed “Starkiller” that operates as a Phishing‑as‑a‑Service (PhaaS) platform. The kit is designed to be user‑friendly and can bypass multi‑factor authentication by live‑proxying legitimate login portals, effectively mimicking authentic sites in real time. Because it evades conventional detection tools, the kit represents a significant escalation in phishing sophistication. Security teams are urged to review MFA configurations and deploy advanced detection that can identify live‑proxying behavior. The emergence of Starkiller underscores the need for continuous monitoring and improved user training to counter evolving phishing tactics.

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