Star Blizzard’s Malware Makeover: From LostKeys to MaybeRobot in a Comedic Cat-and-Mouse Game
Star Blizzard, a Russian state-sponsored APT, is now using a new backdoor after abandoning its LostKeys malware, according to Google. The group, also known as Callisto, ColdRiver, and Seaborgium, continues to rely on ClickFix for infection, tricking victims into executing malicious commands. Their latest trick? The MaybeRobot backdoor, because when in doubt, just add more robots!
Hot Take:
Ah, Star Blizzard, the Russian cyber espionage group that’s like a chameleon on caffeine — constantly changing colors and tactics. It’s like the group is playing a never-ending game of “Whack-a-Mole” with cybersecurity experts. Just when you think you’ve nailed them down, they pop up with a new name, new malware, and a new game plan. Who knew cyber warfare was this much fun?
Key Points:
- Russian APT Star Blizzard ditches LostKeys malware for new backdoor MaybeRobot.
- Star Blizzard uses ClickFix to lure victims into executing malicious DLLs via rundll32.
- NoRobot (aka BaitSwitch) is the latest DLL used to download subsequent payloads.
- MaybeRobot increases flexibility but remains operator-dependent for complex tasks.
- Star Blizzard continuously evolves tactics for evasion, including infrastructure rotation.