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Russia's Star Blizzard Ditches ClickFix to Widen Phishing Net

September 30, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM

The APT actor is using a new tactic, dubbed "RedFlick," against Ukrainian-linked targets such as NGOs, think tanks, and journalists to deploy its CosmicPulse backdoor.

Key Takeaways

  • According to Dark Reading, this development warrants attention from teams monitoring the evolving threat landscape.
  • Security teams should review their exposure and implement appropriate defensive controls.
  • Security teams should review their exposure and implement appropriate defensive controls.
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