Russian APT Star Blizzard Deploys CosmicPulse Backdoor via RedFlick Chain

Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard has escalated phishing operations, using the RedFlick infection chain to deliver the CosmicPulse backdoor. The campaign marks a scale-up in targeting, though attribution and full scope remain partially unverified. This signals sustained state-sponsored cyber espionage against likely Western government and think-tank targets.