Microsoft discovered cyberattacks being launched by a group they call Storm-2372, who they assess with medium confidence aligns with Russia’s interests and tradecraft.
The attacks appear to have been ongoing since August 2024 and have targeted governments, NGOs, and a wide range of industries in multiple regions. The attacks use a specific phishing technique called “device code phishing” that tricks users to log into productivity apps while Storm-2372 actors capture the information from the log in (tokens) that they can use to then access compromised accounts.
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Source: Microsoft
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