Syria, Isis launches an online war against institutions-SDF in Deir Ezzor
The IS weapons are (foreign) websites and social networks. Objective: to feed the chaos with fake news and rumors to take breath from the enemy pressure.
Terrorism, how ISIS propaganda online evolved during Covid-19
IS, with less “phisical” targets to hit, intensified the efforts on social media and on non-regulated gaming platforms with well-designed narratives.
ISIS, dozens of militiamen arrested by the ISF in Abi Saida
It’s the result of a raid in the fourth phase of the Heroes of Iraq operation in Diyala framework, just begun and in which also the Kurds are participating. Meanwhile, Daesh tries not to lose space online.
Israel, “The Shield” will help to track the possible coronavirus exposure
Bleeping Computer: The app has been released by the Ministry of Health for both Android and iOS. It alerts users if they have been at a location at the same time as a known COVID-19 patient.
Coronavirus, boom of Fake News via instant messenger
Cyber Security Experts: Hoaxes spread as a joke or to scam users with malware and phishing. Attention, trust only official sources and do not share content if you’re not sure.
Kazakhstan government started spying all internet traffic inside the country
ZDNet: Local ISPs have been instructed to force their respective users into installing a government-issued certificate on all devices. Formally to improve te cyber security.
Sudan, Anonymous declares war on the military junta
Ultimatum from the hactivists to TMC: Restore immediately Internet to the population, otherwise we will destroy the country cyber infrastructure.
Google will protect the next European Parliament elections in May
Jigsaw will defend EU political organizations, campaigns, and candidates against DDoS and cyber attacks with Project Shield, training and tools, as Perspective.
US ready to launch cyber attacks on Russia, in case of meddling in midterm elections
Intelligence and Pentagon agreed on the outlines of offensive cyber warfare operations if the country interfere with the vote. It under the Trump NSPM 13.
US, CYBERCOM warns Russian agents about interferences in Midterm elections
The Cyber Command is s targeting Russian operatives to deter them from spreading disinformation, after the DOJ denounced an ongoing info-warfare campaign.