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.
Cyber Espionage, Bronze President targets South and East Asia
Secureworks cyber security experts: It’s likely based in China and attacks NGO’s networks, political and law enforcement organizations. It has malware development capabilities.
Terrorism, the US hit Isis’ financial and logistic network
Five companies and four people included in the black list, as they provided support to the Islamic State. From Syria to Turkey, passing through Afghanistan and Europe. It is a blow to Daesh.
Syria, Al-Baghdadi is really dead. Isis, however, is still alive
The Islamic State Caliph detonates himself during a US blitz in Barisha. Trump: He died as a coward. Meanwhile, his succession is being prepared and the ties between Daesh and Al Qaeda are confirmed.