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Russian Hackers Use New Method to Infect Computers
SecurityWeek covered this technique on Sep 30, 2026. Below is a plain-English breakdown of what it is, how it actually works, and whether it matters, written for people who are curious about hacking and security but don't have a technical background.
SecurityWeek · Sep 30, 2026
In plain words
Imagine you receive a convincing email that tricks you into opening a malicious link, which then unlocks a secret door to your computer, letting hackers in¹. This is similar to what a group of Russian hackers, known as APT Star Blizzard, has been doing recently.
How it actually works
The hackers use a technique called phishing² to send fake emails that seem real, aiming to deploy a backdoor³ called CosmicPulse. This backdoor allows them to remotely control the infected computer.
Terms
¹ APT
, A group of hackers sponsored by a nation-state, often for cyber espionage or disruption
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