Cybercrime, Emotet spreads through SMEs compromised domains across APAC
Palo Alto Networks cyber security experts: Malware variants are distributed due to lack of updating and patching the web servers, and thanks to WordPress vulnerabilities.
Syria, the SDF arrest facilitator who brought the Al-Hol Isis fugitives to Iraq
His capture in Dashisha causes strong repercussions on the Islamic State traffic of militants between the two countries. Daesh reacts by increasing IED strategy, taken from AQI.
Cyber Espionage, Lazarus targets macOs with a new malware
The cyber security experts: The North Korea’s APT malicious code has a very low detection rate. It’s hosted in a cryptocurrency trading platform. The campaign is similar to Operation AppleJeus.
Iraq: the ISF capture an ISIS leader, deputy of al-Baghdadi
The man, Abu Khaldun, was hiding in Hawija under the name of Sha’alan Obeid. He was one of the leaders of the Islamic State in Kirkuk. Meanwhile, PMF attack Daesh in Diyala and Nineveh.
Cybercrime spread PyXie RAT to steal credentials and passwords
Cylance cyber security experts: The new malware targets a wide range of industries. It has been seen in conjunction with Cobalt Strike beacons and a downloader that has similarities to Shifu.
Syria, the new SDF area of operations against Isis is from M4 to Abu Kamal
It’s the perimeter, after the agreement with Russia, in which the Kurdish forces and Inherent Resolve will hunt the Islamic State. Operations speed up to protect civilians from Daesh.
Christmas: Smart TV are a nice gift, but beware of cybercrime
FBI shared some advices to increase cyber security of these IoT devices. If users don’t manage correctly all the Internet-linked features, risks of being compromised can be high.
Syria, SDF-Russia agreement for troops in Ain Issa, Tel Tamr and Amuda
Moscow military will operate in an anti-Turkey and ISIS key. Meanwhile, throughout the East, Kurdish forces and Inherent Resolve reshape their presence to give impetus to the fight against Daesh.
Cyber security threats and challenges faced by maritime ports
EU’s ENISA issued a report aimed to help CIOs and CISOs of entities involved in the ecosystem, especially authorities and terminal operators, building their defence strategies.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve target Isis facilitators in Deir Ezzor
Raids against Islamic State cells in Al Hawayej, Al Hureijiya and Hawaij. Objective: to block funds and resources for Daesh, so as to reduce its operational capacity.