Middle East, Iraq is in chaos and nearing civil war
Violent protests in Baghdad over al-Sadr's abandonment of political life are escalating and targeting pro-Iran militias. Muscle reactions from the army and PMU are feared.
Syria, Turkey sends SNA militiamen to Libya
While Russia tries to hijack them to Ukraine together with Wagner contractors, Ankara strengthens Tripoli ahead of the (probable) presidential elections in June.
US-Russia, Prigozhin ends up on the FBI’s most wanted list
Putin's chef, in addition to being the head of Wagner's contractors, also allegedly financed the IRA to interfere with American politics.
Syria, SDF campaign against the Islamic State in Deir Ezzor for the elections
Objective: to neutralize possible IS attacks on the occasion of the vote. An assassin cell and a support and recruiting network dismantled.
Syria, Assad deploys the army to win the elections
The soldiers sent en masse to Damascus and all the major cities of the country. They will formally guarantee security. They will actually check if the civilians have voted.
Cyber Warfare, attacks on U.S. grow as elections approach
Microsoft cyber security experts: Foreign activity stepped up targeting the 2020 vote. It’s the work of well known actors as Strontium, Zirconium and Phosphorus.
Cyber Warfare, U.S. Offers up to 10M for Info to Counter the Election Meddling
Foreign malicious cyber operations could target the vote, the infrastructure, and political groups or campaigns. APTs already attacked Trump and Biden staffers.
Ukraine, the last weaponized document on elections is the work of APT28
Yoroi-Cybaze cyber security experts, after an in dept analysis, confirm. The malicious document, that contains Emotet malware, is linked to Russian Hackers.
Ukraine, mystery on a weaponized document on elections. APT28 or not?
Yoroi-Cybaze cyber security experts: It contains Emotet malware and should linked to Russian hackers. But some elements are confusing and need to be deepened.
EU governments targeted by russian hackers ahead of European parliament elections
FireEye: APT28 and Sandworm use spear phishing campaigns for cyber espionage. Brussels works with Big of cyber security and ENISA to counter meddling.