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Microsoft Tracks Russian Hacker Group Star Blizzard's Global Phishing Expansion
Microsoft has uncovered a significant shift in the tactics of Russian hacker group Star Blizzard, which has begun conducting large-scale phishing campaigns in addition to its previous targeted spear-phishing operations. This new approach, observed in 2026, marks a major expansion of the group's phishing activities, with campaigns now sending tens to hundreds of automated emails.
Star Blizzard Exploits Fake Invites to Deploy Windows Backdoor
Over 100 organizations, primarily in the US and UK, have fallen prey to a sophisticated phishing scam that uses fake event invites to install a sneaky Windows backdoor, with Microsoft tracing the attacks back to a Russian hacking group. The campaign, which has been running in waves since January, appears to be targeting individuals and organizations with ties to Ukraine.
Financial Stability Board Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Risks
The Financial Stability Board warns that advanced artificial intelligence could revolutionize cyber threats, potentially shaking market confidence and posing a systemic risk, especially with highly concentrated third-party service providers. Its chair, Andrew Bailey, is urging the sector and authorities to prepare for this emerging threat.
Russia Charges Telegram's Durov for Aiding Terrorist Activity
Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity, alleging the platform enabled Ukrainian special services and extremist groups to plan sabotage, terrorism, and cyber-fraud within Russia. Durov has been placed on the international wanted list.
Europe Targets Russia's Turla in Coordinated Cyber Sanctions
The European Union is cracking down on Russia's notorious cyber-espionage group, Turla, with coordinated sanctions aimed at disrupting their years-long campaign of malicious activities. Nine Russian individuals and four entities, including the FSB's Center 16, have been targeted in the punitive measures.
UK, EU Attribute Poland Cyberattack to Russian Spies, Warn Infrastructure Operators
The UK and EU have called out Russia's Federal Security Service for a brazen cyberattack on Poland's power grid, saying it's just another example of their reckless attempts to wreak havoc across Europe. The attack, attributed to FSB's Centre 16, was foiled, but serves as a stark warning for infrastructure operators to stay vigilant.
FBI Warns of Russian Intelligence Signal Phishing Attacks
Stay vigilant: Russian intelligence agents are masquerading as automated support accounts to trick victims into revealing sensitive Backup Recovery Keys through phishing messages. The FBI has warned that multiple clusters of Russian hackers, including FSB officers and military hackers, are actively targeting high-risk accounts.
FBI Warns of Russian Hackers Targeting Signal with Recovery Key Phishing
Beware of scammers posing as Signal support - the FBI and CISA warn that Russian hackers are using recovery key phishing to target users, so treat any in-app message from Signal support with extreme caution. Stay safe by being vigilant about unexpected messages.
Russia Exposes Alleged Smartphone Spy Operation by Foreign Agencies
Russia's Federal Security Service has blown the whistle on a massive smartphone spy operation allegedly carried out by foreign agencies, compromising the phones of senior officials and putting their integrity at risk. The shocking revelation raises questions about the extent of the breach and the credibility of the public attribution.
FSB-Linked Worm Exploits Windows Flaw to Evade Detection
Cyber attackers have cleverly exploited a known Windows flaw, CVE-2025-8088, to sneak a malicious payload into victims' systems, allowing them to gain access and lay the groundwork for further attacks. This stealthy move was uncovered by Sekoia, which tracked the initial access stage as GammaPhish.