Africa, ISWAP strengthens itself in Nigeria by allying itself with local criminals
Pro-ISIS jihadists enlist gangs in the north and those who refuse are killed, as happened to Dogo Gide. The first effects have already manifested themselves.
Cybercrime, the Silver Terrier groups: who were yesterday and who are today
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 cybersecurity experts: In 2021 the BEC gangs reduced their activities, but they are still dangerous.
Nigeria, Boko Haram loses his number three: Amir Khalifa Umar
He was killed by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) during some raids on Tunbum Sabon, near Lake Chad. Other ISWAP commanders also died in strike in Kwalaram.
Security, why we should all worry about Benin political situation
Nearly 100 political and government members sent an alarming letter on crimes against humanity and very high levels of corruption of the current presidency (Talon) to UN and Interpol.
Sub-Saharan Africa, civil Task Forces increasingly concern governments
Born to protect communities from terrorism and criminals, they have become a threat. From CJTC in Nigeria to Arrow Boys in Uganda, to Zende in South Sudan to Kamajors in Sierra Leone.
Cybercrime, Nigeria’s SilverTerrier gang is growing and evolving
Palo Alto cyber security experts: The group has now over 400 individual actors a targets all industry with BEC schemes, leveraging malware. In particular Information Stealers and RATs.