Russian FSB-linked hackers scale up phishing attacks against Ukraine supporters A Russian state-backed hacking group has expanded its phishing operations this year, using a new technique that makes it easier to infect victims with malware, according to Microsoft. The hacking group, known as Star Blizzard, has targeted Ukrainian individuals and institutions, as well as international NGOs, think tanks, governments and financial institutions that support Ukraine politically or financially. In a report published Tuesday, Microsoft said the activity has affected more than 100 organizations, primarily in the U.S. and UK. Star Blizzard, also tracked as Callisto and ColdRiver, has previously been linked by Western governments to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. The group has been active…