By taking decisive action against Star Blizzard, Microsoft and its partners reinforce international norms and demonstrate a commitment to protecting civil society and upholding the rule of law in cyberspace. Between January 2023 and August 2024, Star Blizzard targeted more than 30 civil society organizations, including journalists, think tanks, and NGOs. In coordination with the DOJ, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has seized over 100 domains associated with the hacking group known as Star Blizzard. GBHackers on Security is a top cybersecurity news platform, delivering up-to-date coverage on breaches, emerging threats, malware, vulnerabilities, and global cyber incidents. Microsoft encourages civil society groups to enhance their cybersecurity measures, use strong multi-factor authentication, and enroll in programs like Microsoft’s AccountGuard to protect against nation-state cyberattacks. Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have successfully dismantled a network of domains a Russian hacking group linked to the Federal Security Service (FSB) uses. Since January 2023, Microsoft has identified 82 customers targeted by Star Blizzard, averaging one attack per week. Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world. The disruption of this infrastructure is expected to significantly hinder Star Blizzard’s operations, which have been relentlessly targeting high-value entities supporting democratic governance. This effort disrupts current threats and sets a precedent for future collaborations to safeguard democratic institutions from cyber interference. Star Blizzard, also known as COLDRIVER and Callisto Group, has been active since at least 2017. In 2023, the British government attributed Star Blizzard’s activities to the Russian FSB, highlighting their attempts to interfere in UK politics. The DCU will continue to innovate in disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure while collaborating with private sector partners, civil society, government agencies, and law enforcement. This collaborative effort is critical in countering cyber threats targeting democratic institutions worldwide.
This Cyber News was published on gbhackers.com. Publication date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:43:05 +0000