Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware

What happened

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

Why it matters

The incident may affect operational continuity, asset safety or trust around Security. Watch for verified scope and remediation.

Affected entities

View evidence

1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware ↗Sep 30, 2026, 4:34 PM

Claims

• Russian state hackers use new RedFlick technique to push malware Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. September 30, 2026 at 4:34 PMFirst reported

Market move following event

Market reaction is not yet available for this asset and time window.

Score explanation