Defence and Security

IBM cyber security experts: The malware spread via malspam with Office attachments. Files boobytrapped with malicious macros that launch infection routine, fetch and run the payload.

Syria, the Turkey-Damascus truce in Idlib begins to wobble

TAF and SAA exchange artillery shots between Saraqeb and inside of the province. Nervousness about…

Syria, the Turkey-Damascus truce in Idlib begins to wobble

TAF and SAA exchange artillery shots between Saraqeb and inside of the province. Nervousness about coronavirus and situation on M4 is growing. Meanwhile, Russia is moving alone in the east.

WordPress, vulnerability on the Elementor Page Builder plugin

The cyber security experts: It allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system…

WordPress, vulnerability on the Elementor Page Builder plugin

The cyber security experts: It allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system and there is a proof of concept. Update the plugin to the latest version!

Syria, Turkey points to the north east and uses water as a weapon

TAF control the water stations and, despite the coronavirus, continue to stop the flows. Especially…

Syria, Turkey points to the north east and uses water as a weapon

TAF control the water stations and, despite the coronavirus, continue to stop the flows. Especially in Hasaka. Goal: to drive out the Kurds. Meanwhile, COVID-19 situation in the country is worsening.

Coronavirus has a new enemy: “Hack from Home COVID-19”

The event will be held on April 4-5. The goal is to help finding technology…

Coronavirus has a new enemy: “Hack from Home COVID-19”

The event will be held on April 4-5. The goal is to help finding technology solutions to the pandemic and its effects. The 3 themes are Citizen science, Community health, Mass communication.

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Syria, Isis militants in SDF prisons fear the coronavirus

Daesh jihadists try to escape from a Hasaka camp to avoid infections. Meanwhile, Turkey is…

Syria, Isis militants in SDF prisons fear the coronavirus

Daesh jihadists try to escape from a Hasaka camp to avoid infections. Meanwhile, Turkey is "testing" the ground in Idlib for new joint patrols with Russia on the M4.

Cybercrime, Dharma (CrySIS) ransomware source code is for sale online

The cyber security experts: The malware costs $2,000. There could be a broader proliferation among…

Cybercrime, Dharma (CrySIS) ransomware source code is for sale online

The cyber security experts: The malware costs $2,000. There could be a broader proliferation among multiple groups, and an eventual surge in attacks. Furthermore, it’s undecryptable.

Syria, the coronavirus doesn’t stop Turkey’s raids in the north

The TAF bomb, despite the UN request for a truce, Aleppo, Ain Issa and Tal…

Syria, the coronavirus doesn’t stop Turkey’s raids in the north

The TAF bomb, despite the UN request for a truce, Aleppo, Ain Issa and Tal Abyad. Ankara fears back attacks if it resumes Spring Shield. Meanwhile, Damascus confirms first death from COVID-19.

Cybercrime, domestic routers hijacked to spread coronavirus malware

Cyber security experts: DNS settings are changed to show victims WHO fake APP on COVID-19.…

Cybercrime, domestic routers hijacked to spread coronavirus malware

Cyber security experts: DNS settings are changed to show victims WHO fake APP on COVID-19. This installs the Oski trojan which exfiltrates the victim's data.

Syria, Turkey in Idlib strengthens military presence on the M4

Ankara tries to react to the nervousness of the militias and Russia, increasing security along…

Syria, Turkey in Idlib strengthens military presence on the M4

Ankara tries to react to the nervousness of the militias and Russia, increasing security along the road. Deans of the TAF arrive north and south, while parallel diplomacy proceeds.