Iraq, pro-Iran militias plan an attack in the Green Zone on New Year’s Eve
The Intelligence: The target is probably the US embassy. Alert at the highest levels. Meanwhile, an internal war breaks out between Shiite groups.
Cybercrime, FBI warning on the surge of Ragnar Locker activity
The cybersecurity experts: The ransomware frequently changes obfuscation techniques, uses a custom Windows XP virtual machine and chooses which folders it will not encrypt.
Cyber Espionage, Kimsuky North Korea’s hackers exposed
US CISA, FBI, and CNMF cybersecurity experts: APT employs common social engineering tactics, spearphishing, and watering hole attacks to exfiltrate information.
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.
Syria, Russia: HTS prepares a chemical attack south of Idlib
Moscow: The goal is to blame Damascus. In early September there was another warning. So far, however, nothing has happened. Meanwhile, Horas al Din is still in the sights.
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.
Iraq, new attacks against US interests from Iran are feared. Also via Isis
Washington flexes muscles against Tehran, deploying a military mechanism capable of intervening across the region in the event of an escalation.
Iraq, tension skyrocketing after the pro-Iranian militia attack on US embassy
Security at the diplomatic HQ has been strengthened, while there is an exchange of threats between Trump and Tehran. Isis' false flag actions are also feared.
Iraq, the US reacts to Iran’s attacks on bases with arrests among PMF
Naseer al-Obeidi, leader of a local militia affiliated with Hashd al-Shaab, captured. He would be involved in the raid in Ain al-Assad. Meanwhile, the ISF are targeting Isis in Salahuddin and Diyala.