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Russian state actor Star Blizzard has adopted a new malware delivery method called RedFlick to automate the installation of the CosmicPulse backdoor. This technique reduces the need for manual victim interaction compared to previous ClickFix campaigns. Microsoft reports that at least 13 large-scale phishing campaigns have impacted over 100 organizations, primarily in the US and UK, since January 2026.
A Russian hacking group known as Star Blizzard, linked to the Kremlin, has launched a global spear-phishing attack targeting individuals and organizations in the US, UK, NATO members, and countries near China. The group uses social engineering tactics, creating fake email accounts, social media profiles, and malicious websites to trick victims into clicking on malicious links or downloading files. To protect against such attacks, individuals are advised to be cautious of unknown or suspicious links, verify the identity of senders, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, keep software updated, and have antivirus software installed. In case of identity theft, immediate action should be taken to mitigate damage.