Security News > 2025 > January > How Russian hackers went after NGOs’ WhatsApp accounts
Star Blizzard, a threat actor tied to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), was spotted attempting to compromise targets’ WhatsApp accounts through a clever phishing campaign. The campaign The campaign started with a spear-phishing email that was made to look like it was sent by a US government official. “We have established a private WhatsApp group to facilitate discussions regarding the latest non-govermental initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine. This platform will also serve as a … More → The post How Russian hackers went after NGOs’ WhatsApp accounts appeared first on Help Net Security.
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