Cybercrime, LockBit gang is back with double ransomware extortion
Kela cyber security experts: The Criminal Hakcers launched a new data leak site. Previously they had anothe one, but it was closed when they joined the Maze Cartel.
Syria, campaign of bomb attacks against Turkey in Al Bab
Attacks by unknowns against the TAF north of Aleppo multiply. Ankara fears that, with attention focused on Idlib, someone will want to create chaos in the city on the M4.
Cybercrime, URSA is emerging as a threat in several countries
The cyber security expert Pedro Tavares: The malware has two loaders, several rounds of obfuscation and rabbit holes, and a low detection rate.
Syria, popular protests against the SAA break out in Deir Ezzor
Local civilians are calling for the intervention of SDF-Inherent Resolve to expel soldiers and militias from the cities. Instead of solving the ISIS problem, they aggravated it.
Cyber Warfare, CISA: China-linked hackers target US agencies
The cyber security experts: They use publicly available information sources and common, well-known TTPs. It’s the second warning in few days ahead the presidential elections.
Syria, the SDF capture another Isis commander in Deir Ezzor
The raid is part of the targeted maneuvers, along with Inherent Resolve, to neutralize the IS leadership. These are complementary to cell and logistic networks hunting.
Cyber security, new RCE flaw on Microsoft Exchange Server
The researcher Steven Seeley: It’s due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments. Exploitation requires an authenticated user in a certain role. Patches have been released.
Iraq, hard blow to the Isis leadership by ISF-Inherent Resolve
Many IS commanders captured or killed across the country, from Anbar to Kirkuk. Baghdad also strengthens surveillance on the border with Syria to stop infiltrations.
Cyber Warfare, attacks on U.S. grow as elections approach
Microsoft cyber security experts: Foreign activity stepped up targeting the 2020 vote. It’s the work of well known actors as Strontium, Zirconium and Phosphorus.
Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA in Deir Ezzor with ambushes
Damascus, fearing that IS has launched a new offensive like The Saga of Exhaustion 2, asks for help from Russia and strengthens security west of the Euphrates.