Syria, someone tries to eliminate the SDF leaders in Deir Ezzor
Targeted homicide campaign underway. Eyes on Isis-Turkey. There are also Damascus and Iran, but at the moment they adopt different strategies and want to stay off the radar.
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.
Syria: Hezbollah, with the excuse of Isis, recruits 600 militiamen in Deir Ezzor
They will formally help the SAA neutralize the IS pocket in the Badia al-Sham desert. In practice, Iran seeks to strengthen influence in the area.
Iraq, Baghdad coordinates with Kurdistan on attacks on the US
On the Erbil episode, the arrest of a leader of Hashd al-Shaabi is requested and the ISF announce the capture of the material perpetrators, but the masterminds is missing. Eyes on Iran.
Cyber Warfare, CISA: China-linked hackers target US agencies
The cyber security experts: They use publicly available information sources and common, well-known TTPs. It’s the second warning in few days ahead the presidential elections.
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.
Syria, an Isis cell is responsible for the targeted murders at Deir Ezzor
The SDF, accused of the campaign, capture 15 IS jihadists. They confess that they worked with Damascus, Iran and Turkey agents to discredit the Kurdish forces.
Cyber Espionage, Charming Kitten hackers renewed their TTPs
Clearsky cyber security experts: The Iranian APT started impersonating “Deutsche Welle” and the “Jewish Journal” using emails alongside WhatsApp messages and LinkedIn profiles.
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.