In a shocking twist of fate, Russian hackers have decided to attack the cloud using the very same ‘cloud’ their victims store cat gifs on. Dubbed as Void Blizzard (or Laundry Bear, when they’re in a fluffier mood), this cluster of chaos is like a bad weather app—often wrong, but dangerous when occasionally correct.

Microsoft, ever the vigilant guardian of digital insanity, has finally shed light on these hackers’ latest toy: the Evilginx phishing tool. This tool cleverly mimics Microsoft’s own cloud services, making it as believable as a politician’s promise. The irony hasn’t been lost on anyone, but it’s unclear if Microsoft is laughing or crying.

The hacking group, active since at least April 2024 according to Microsoft’s time-traveling analysts, is targeting NGOs with an enthusiasm usually reserved for Black Friday sales. Their espionage operations are as subtle as a bear in a china shop, aiming squarely at organizations considered ‘important’ by Russian government objectives. Perhaps these NGOs just happen to have the world’s best borscht recipe?

The only solace here is that the hackers’ persistence seems matched only by their penchant for creating whimsical code names. Whether they’re Laundry Bear or Void Blizzard, it’s clear they’re more interested in creating a storm in their own digital teacup than just hanging out in Moscow’s cafes.