Russia's Star Blizzard caught compromising WhatsApp
- Star Blizzard, a phishing group linked to the Russian Federal Security Service, targeted WhatsApp accounts to access messages and data, according to Microsoft.
- The campaign involved emails impersonating a U.S. Government official, containing a broken QR code to entice victims to respond for a malicious link.
- Microsoft noted this shift in tactics as a response to previous exposure of Star Blizzard's methods, highlighting the group's adaptability.
- The operation ended in late November 2024, but Microsoft warns that individuals in sensitive roles should remain vigilant against phishing attempts.
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