Afghanistan, the US equips the ANDF to react to the Taliban
Objective: to allow Kabul to counter the offensive of the Islamic Emirate (IEA), which involves more and more areas in the country. Especially in view of the international exit.
Afghanistan, the Kabul University massacre is the work of Isis
IS claims the attack: part of the Answer the Call campaign. Objective: to make propaganda and gain visibility to regain weight on the Taliban engaged in Doha and in the offensive in half the country.
Afghanistan, complex attack on the University of Kabul underway
Commando bursts into the complex and starts firing on people. It is still barricaded inside where there is also an Iranian delegation. The Taliban deny involvement. Eyes on Isis-Haqqani Network.
Afghanistan: Al Qaeda leader Abu Mohsen al-Masri killed in Ghazni
He was number 2 of the group in the Indian sub-continent and a close confidant of Zawahiri. It is a warning to the Taliban and a response to the IEA complaints on Doha.
Afghanistan, Isis-Khorasan uses Doha to gain weight on the Taliban
ISKP, taking advantage of the alliance with the Haqqani Network, launches attacks against the Islamic Emirate in Nangarhar and Kunar. It also stars recruiting disgrutled jihadists.
Terrorism, UNOCT: Beware of ISIS, it has not yet been defeated
Voronkov gives the UN Security Council an overview of the evolution of the Islamic State. Not only in Iraq and Syria, but also in Africa (ISGS) and Asia. Daesh remains a real danger.
Afghanistan, strategic partnership between ISKP and Haqqani Network
Daesh, that relinquishes the leadership to the local group, will provide technology and work force. The latter, relations and logistical support in FATA. Objective: to survive the "new" Taliban.
Cyber Espionage, Naikon is back with a new malware
Check Point cyber security experts: The China-linked APT exploited the Aria-body backdoor to attack several governments in APAC. It uses different infection chains to deliver the malicious code.
Cybercrime, Holy Water is targeting Asia since May 2019
Kaspersky cyber security experts: It’s a watering hole campaign, in which is used a creative toolset, two malicious JavaScript, and a modified version of the Stitch malware.
Maldives, security increases in the archipelago after the Isis attack
Daesh sympathizers stabbed 3 tourists in Hulhumale. As investigations continue, NSC and the tourism industry are taking steps. Meanwhile, the facilities contact security experts and PSCs.