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  1. A routine "I'm not a robot" check turned into a masterstroke for cyber-espionage. See how Star Blizzard's NoRobot and MaybeRobot malware transformed simple clicks into high-stakes intelligence operations.

    thedefendopsdiaries.com/the-ri

    #starblizzard
    #norobot
    #mayberobot
    #malwaretactics
    #cyberespionage

  2. Microsoft coordinated with the US gov and seized over 100 websites used by Russian threat actor Star Blizzard - the latest operation by authorities to disrupt infrastructure used by cyber threat actors. infosecurity-magazine.com/news #cyberthreat #cybersecurity #hackers #socialengineering #DOJ #microsoft #starblizzard

  3. #StarBlizzard #FSB team called out by #FiveEyes govts.

    The U.S. and UK, backed by Australia, Canada and New Zealand, have revealed more about an “advanced” #Russian #phishing campaign. It targets “academia, defense, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks and high-profile individuals.”

    The UK was the first to release the accusations—because time zones, presumably. In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we unpick the latest. At @TechstrongGroup’s @SecurityBlvd: securityboulevard.com/2023/12/

  4. Happy Friday everyone! I hope the week was kind to you all!

    Today we are taking a look at a recent report from Microsoft's Threat Intel team focusing on the APT known as #StarBlizzard. They are believed to engage in espionage and targets individuals "in international affairs, defense, and logistics support to Ukraine" while targeting other industries.

    First observed in 2022, StarBlizzard has adopted new TTPs, specifically around evasion techniques. These include, but aren't limited to: Using server-side scripts to prevent automated scanning of actor-controlled infrastructure, use of email marketing platform services, and delivering password-protected PDF lures or links to cloud-based file-sharing platforms. Enjoy and Happy Hunting!

    Star Blizzard increases sophistication and evasion in ongoing attacks
    microsoft.com/en-us/security/b

    #CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday

  5. UK exposes attempted Russian cyber interference in politics and democratic processes

    “the #FSB, has been identified as being accountable for a range of cyber #espionage operations targeting the UK. The activity was in turn conducted by #StarBlizzard".

    gov.uk/government/news/uk-expo