Star Blizzard · Threat Recap

Star Blizzard · Threat Recapactors/star-blizzard.htmlNews mentioning Star BlizzardMon, 19 Oct 2026 15:01:23 GMT Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malwarehttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-use-new-redflick-technique-to-push-malware/1sicep0Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:34:01 GMTBleepingComputer. The Russian state actor Star Blizzard has been using a new malware installation tactic dubbed "RedFlick" to deploy its signature CosmicPulse backdoor. [...]APTMalware Russia's Star Blizzard Ditches ClickFix to Widen Phishing Nethttps://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russia-star-blizzard-apt-ditches-clickfix-widen-phishing-net1ly59avWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:02:25 GMTDark Reading. The APT actor is using a new tactic, dubbed "RedFlick," against Ukrainian-linked targets such as NGOs, think tanks, and journalists to deploy its CosmicPulse backdoor.APTPhishingMalware Russian FSB-linked hackers scale up phishing attacks against Ukraine supportershttps://therecord.media/russia-hackers-ukraine-blizzard1bwklaoWed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Record. The Russian state-backed hacking group Star Blizzard has expanded its phishing operations this year, using a new technique that makes it easier to infect victims with malware.APTPhishing Russian APT Star Blizzard Uses ‘RedFlick’ Infection Chain in Recent Attackshttps://www.securityweek.com/russian-apt-star-blizzard-uses-redflick-infection-chain-in-recent-attacks/kyoab8Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:59:30 GMTSecurityWeek. The state-sponsored group has launched larger-scale phishing campaigns to deploy the CosmicPulse backdoor.APT Russian hackers Star Blizzard expand targeting, change up tactics to reach Ukraine and beyondhttps://cyberscoop.com/microsoft-star-blizzard-redflick-phishing-campaigns/hiiqrsTue, 29 Sep 2026 20:01:44 GMTCyberScoop. Microsoft says the cyberespionage campaign has hit U.S. and U.K. targets, relying on sheer volume and requiring only a single victim interaction.APT Star Blizzard refines phishing and malware delivery with the RedFlick techniquehttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/09/29/star-blizzard-refines-phishing-and-malware-delivery-with-the-redflick-technique/xsp006Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTMicrosoft Security Blog. Since January 2026, Microsoft has observed Russian state threat actor Star Blizzard evolve their detection evasion capabilities through large-scale phishing campaigns, the use of accounts on compromised websites, and a novel malware delivery technique,…ResearchAPTMalwarePhishingLaw & policy