Russian state-sponsored actors are using the RedFlick technique to deploy the CosmicPulse backdoor via phishing.

Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware The Russian state actor Star Blizzard has been using a new malware installation tactic dubbed “RedFlick” to deploy its signature CosmicPulse backdoor. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-use-new-redflick-technique-to-push-malware/ #backdoor #cyber #cybersecurity #edr #hacker #malware #microsoft #pdf #phishing #redflick #russian #starblizzard #tech #technology #ukraine #windows

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-use-new-redflick-technique-to-push-malware/ Star Blizzard shifts to RedFlick for lower-friction malware delivery Microsoft says #Russian state actor Star Blizzard is using RedFlick to deploy the CosmicPulse backdoor. The chain starts with phishing emails and a password-protected archive containing a VHDX and disguised LNK. Opening the file launches hidden commands, displays a decoy PDF, installs scheduled tasks