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The Resurgence of Predatory Sparrow: A Pro-Israeli Hacktivist Group A pro-Israeli hacktivist group called Predatory Sparrow has re-emerged after a long silence, citing the current conflict in Gaza as motivation for their return. Last week, the group sent out its first tweet in over a year, stating, “You think this is scary? We’re back. We…
A National Digital ID Scheme Proposed in Australia: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction The Australian government is considering the implementation of a national digital identity scheme in an effort to combat identity crime, which is estimated to have cost the country A$3.1 billion in 2018-19. The proposed scheme would allow individuals to prove their identity without…
## Geopolitics Microsoft: Iranian Espionage Campaign Targets Satellite and Defense Sectors ### Introduction In a recent report, Microsoft revealed that an Iranian cyber espionage group, known as Peach Sandstorm or Holmium, successfully compromised multiple entities and retrieved data from some of them in a series of attacks targeting organizations in the satellite, defense, and pharmaceutical…
Russian Disinformation Campaign Exposed: Impersonating Major Media Outlets A recent threat report by Meta, the multinational technology company, has revealed the existence of a sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign. This campaign involves the creation and dissemination of fake articles that appear to be legitimate stories from well-known media outlets like The Washington Post and Fox News….
The Case of Ilya Sachkov: A Troubling Verdict in Russia’s Cybersecurity Landscape A Question of Justice and Transparency The recent sentencing of Ilya Sachkov, co-founder and former CEO of cybersecurity firm Group-IB, to 14 years in a strict-regime penal colony has raised significant concerns about justice and transparency in Russia’s legal system. Charged with dealing…
Killnet and the Russian Hacktivist Landscape Killnet, a Russian hacktivist group led by Killmilk, has been attempting to consolidate various Russian hacktivist groups under its leadership. Despite claiming to be aligned with the Russian government and positioning itself as a potential mercenary cyber army, experts assert that these claims are inaccurate. Killnet‘s connection to the…
Report: RomCom Threat Group Targets NATO Summit Attendees with New Campaign Overview The RomCom threat group, known for targeting pro-Ukraine organizations, has launched a new campaign aimed at attendees of a NATO Summit in Lithuania. Researchers at BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence discovered two malicious documents that were attributed to RomCom. One document impersonates the…
Report: Internet Security and Consumer Advice Report: Internet Security and Consumer Advice Introduction The internet has become an essential part of our daily lives, bringing numerous opportunities and conveniences. However, it also presents significant risks, including malware, phishing attacks, and covert agendas aiming to exploit users’ data and devices. As individuals become increasingly reliant on…