BLUF
Microsoft confirmed that Russia’s FSB-affiliated hacking group, Secret Blizzard, launched a cyber-espionage campaign against embassies in Moscow using ISP-level access. The group deployed custom malware and backdoors, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic cyber threats.Learning Outcomes :
- Understand the risks posed by ISP-level adversary-in-the-middle cyberattacks targeting Defence and diplomatic communications.
- Evaluate the need for secure, hardened communication channels—such as satellites or encrypted tunnels—when operating within compromised infrastructure.
- Reinforce ADF cyber resilience through layered defences and cross-agency coordination in contested environments.
