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Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

The Russian state actor Star Blizzard has been using a new malware installation tactic dubbed "RedFlick" to deploy its signature CosmicPulse backdoor. [...]

Analysis

The Russian state actor Star Blizzard has been using a new malware installation tactic dubbed "RedFlick" to deploy its signature CosmicPulse backdoor. [...]
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Originally published by BleepingComputer on Sep 30, 2026.

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