Star Blizzard, a Russian threat actor likely connected to the FSB Centre 18, uses spear-phishing attacks targeting organizations and individuals in the UK and US since 2019, expanding to defense and energy sectors. The UK has taken action against the group. Mitigation strategies include multi-factor authentication and updating devices. Such state-sponsored cyber activities reveal Russia’s ongoing efforts to influence and undermine democratic processes.
Phishing-as-a-Service increasingly accessible to cybercriminals
Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits are increasingly popular among cybercriminals, allowing sophisticated phishing attacks without technical knowledge. According to LevelBlue, the accessibility of these tools and the
