Daniel Kelley
Daniel Kelley is a Senior Security Researcher that works with Varonis. Daniel's research topics include the latest threats and tactics employed by cybercriminals, particularly those involving BEC, phishing, smishing, social engineering, and other attacks that exploit the human element.
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Microsoft 365 Threat ResearchApr 24, 2025
SessionShark Steals Session Tokens to Slip Past Office 365 MFA
Discover how phishing kits like SessionShark threaten MFA security and learn how Varonis AI-driven solutions proactively defend against advanced phishing attacks.
Daniel Kelley
4 min read
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AI Security Threat ResearchApr 07, 2025
Xanthorox AI — The Next Generation of Malicious AI Threats Emerges
Xanthorox AI is a modular, self-hosted Black-Hat AI tool for cybercrime. Varonis counters it with real-time detection of AI-driven email threats.
Daniel Kelley
3 min read
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Threat ResearchFeb 13, 2025
Astaroth: A New 2FA Phishing Kit Targeting Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, O365, and Third-Party Logins
Discover how Astaroth phishing kits bypass security, offer bulletproof hosting, and how Varonis protects businesses from advanced cyber threats.
Daniel Kelley
2 min read
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Threat ResearchJan 29, 2025
Devil-Traff: A New Bulk SMS Platform Driving Phishing Campaigns
Discover how the Devil-Traff bulk SMS platform fuels phishing attacks with spoofing and automation.
Daniel Kelley
2 min read
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Threat ResearchJan 06, 2025
Meet PhishWP — The New WordPress Plugin That’s Turning Legit Sites into Phishing Traps
Discover how PhishWP, a malicious WordPress plugin, turns trusted sites into phishing traps and how to protect yourself with Varonis.
Daniel Kelley
3 min read
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Threat ResearchNov 12, 2024
GoIssue — The Tool Behind Recent GitHub Phishing Attacks
Discover how GoIssue targets GitHub users, posing significant risks to developers and organizations.
Daniel Kelley
2 min read
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Email SecurityOct 21, 2024
How Dark Web Anti-Bot Services Aid Phishing Campaigns
Explore novel anti-bot services advertised on the dark web, how they bypass Google's Red Page, and the issues security teams have in defending against them.
Daniel Kelley
4 min read
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Email SecurityJul 11, 2024
FishXProxy Phishing Kit: Lowering Barriers for Cybercriminals
Learn about the FishXProxy Phishing Kit, a phishing tool that even novice cybercriminals can take advantage of, and how organizations can combat this new tool.
Daniel Kelley
4 min read
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Threat ResearchJul 13, 2023
WormGPT — The Generative AI Tool Cybercriminals Are Using to Launch Business Email Compromise Attacks
Explore how generative AI advances BEC attacks and discover key strategies for organizations to defend against sophisticated, AI-powered threats.
Daniel Kelley
3 min read
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