Cybercrime, new smishing/phishing “storage space” themed scam
The bait is running out of iCloud space and a 50GB gift. Objective: steal sensitive personal data and money.
Somalia, Ethiopian soldiers foil a maxi complex attack by al-Shabaab in Rabdhure
The jihadists planned a mass offensive against an ATMIS base in the area. The toll sees at least 462 militiamen killed and the operation stopped early.
Cybercrime, TheProtect is the fake name for selling Remcos RAT and GuLoader
Check Point cybersecurity researchers: EMINэM proposes the malware on BreakingSecurity and VgoStore as a legitimate tool for “runtime FUD” encryption.
Sahel: the new Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger alliance begins to move
Ouagadougou approves the sending of troops to protect the Niamey Junta, based on an article in the AES “Liptako-Gourma Charter”, which imitates that of NATO.
Cybercrime, an “Order Proposal Request” bait for AgentTesla in Italy
Cybersecurity researcher and malware hunter, JAMESWT: The attachment contains an exe file: the malware. The stolen data is exfiltrated via SMTP to an email.
Syria, pro-Iran militias aim to consolidate at T4 airport
Objectives: hide weapons and missiles there, as well as deploy Shahed 26 drones to hit Inherent Resolve. The exercises at Iraq’s border have already begun.
Cybercrime, the email “New week Oder po #348839” spreads Formbook
Cybersecurity researcher and malware hunter JAMESWT: The compressed attachment “po #348839.cab” contains an exe file: the malware.
Africa, mystery on an alleged coup in Republic of the Congo
Social media launched the news, but the government denies it. There is fear, however, about economic instability and the proximity of the Wagner in the Central African Republic.
Libya: the humanitarian situation is catastrophic, not only in Derna
In Cyrenaica there is a lack of drinking water and electricity, while in the deserts lakes have formed on the tracks. Meanwhile, rescue teams continue to dig to find the missing.
Cybercrime, “ASAP request: From VPI Purchasing” bait for Formbook
Cybersecurity researcher and malware hunter, JAMESWT: The exe attachment of a PO-themed email is the malware itself.