Iraq, Hashd al-Shaabi wants to expand its influence in Sinjar
Pro-Iran Shiite militias are setting up the second brigade in the Yazidi city, despite requests from Baghdad and Kurdistan. There is a risk of an escalation of violence.
Cyber Espionage, new campaign against Ukraine from Tajikistan
The CERT-UA: Thanks to HATVIBE, the malware LOGPIE, CHERRYSPY and STILLARCH (alias DownEx) installed on the victim's computer.
Syria, what is happening with Türkiye in Idlib?
The TAF leave their posts from Ma'arat Al-Na'asan in Saraqeb to move further towards Aleppo, where the SAA falls back towards Taftanaz and Al-Talhiya.
Cybercrime, the “Re: Our Ref: MSS Urgent Order” email bait for AgentTesla
The compressed attachment contains an exe file: the malware. Stolen data is exfiltrated via Telegram API.
Defence, the Combined Maritime Forces have a new Task Force: CTF 154
It will be in charge of the training in Middle East and will be led by Captain Oliver Herion, a veteran on education. The activities will be based on 5 pillars.
Defence, the international presence in the Gulf of Aden is strengthened
EUNAVFOR Task Force 465 and CTF 151 cooperate against piracy. The Italian frigate Luigi Rizzo and the South Korean Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin train together.
Cybercrime, “Re: Purchase Order ….>,” bait for HawkEye from South Korea
The compressed attachment contains an exe file: the malware. The stolen data is exfiltrated via FTP to a host in Russia.
Africa, ISCAP makes increasing use of IED in Mozambique
The phenomenon, widespread in Cabo Delgado, is linked to the recent arrival of pro-ISIS experts from other areas. There is a risk of an increase in violence also in Tanzania.
Cybercrime, “Nieuwe bestelling 20230517/4500338579” bait for AgentTesla
The attachment contains a Tar file with an exe: the malware. Stolen data is exfiltrated via Telegram API to the same “Nieuwe bestelling–100 STUKS ELK” campaign C2.
Iraq, the ISF eliminate two Islamic State militiamen near Makhmour
The raid was triggered by input from the local population and is part of the new offensive against pro-ISIS jihadists in the region, in collaboration with the Peshmerga.