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Russian hackers target WhatsApp in new tactic, Microsoft warns

The Kyiv Independent
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Russian hacker group Star Blizzard launched a spear phishing campaign via WhatsApp in November .

Microsoft says it is the first time the hacker group has been observed using this tactic.

Phishing messages use social engineering tactics to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links.

The shift in tactics may be related to successful cybersecurity efforts exposing Star Blizzard's techniques, Microsoft said.

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