# Storm-2372: threat group profile

> Storm-2372 is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Russia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Storm-2372?

Storm-2372 is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Storm-2372 is a suspected nation-state actor aligned with Russian interests, engaging in device code phishing campaigns targeting governments, NGOs, and various industries across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. The actor employs tactics that involve impersonating prominent individuals through third-party messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal to gain rapport before sending phishing invitations. These invitations lure users into completing device code authentication requests, granting Storm-2372 initial access to victim accounts and enabling Graph API data collection activities, including email harvesting. Microsoft has observed the actor utilizing keyword searches within compromised accounts to exfiltrate sensitive information.

## Public reports about Storm-2372

- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/02/13/storm-2372-conducts-device-code-phishing-campaign/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Storm-2372?

Storm-2372 is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Storm-2372 thought to be based?

Public reporting places Storm-2372 as operating from Russia. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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