#cyberwarfare — Public Fediverse posts
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📰 Ukraine's HUR Claims Cyber and Drone Strikes on Russian Retailer Wildberries
Ukraine's intelligence agency (HUR) claims a major cyberattack on Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, disrupting payments. The attack was coordinated with drone strikes on warehouses. #Ukraine #Russia #CyberWarfare
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Iranian Intel Trying to Hack Israeli Journalists’ Phones and Accounts, Shin Bet Says
Iranian intelligence operatives are contacting Israeli journalists via WhatsApp and Telegram, posing as familiar figures and inviting them…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Cyberwarfare #Iran #Israelintelligence #israeliran #Israel'sMedia #October7 #ShinBet
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With this administration deciding who should be attacked, this can go off the rails quickly.
The military takes an oath. Mercs do not.
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The Register: ‘Near-autonomous’ AI agents attack Taiwan’s nuclear safety agency. “Suspected Chinese cyber operatives used publicly available AI tools to compromise Taiwanese government systems before expanding the attack to its nuclear safety agency, supply-chain vendors, and at least seven energy companies in what security researchers called a ‘near-autonomous attack.'”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/13/the-register-near-autonomous-ai-agents-attack-taiwans-nuclear-safety-agency/ -
Reuters: Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign. “Taiwan has in recent years complained about what it sees as China’s ‘hybrid warfare’ — from daily military drills near the island to disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks — as Beijing ramps up military and political pressure on the democratically governed island to force Taipei to accept its claims of […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/13/reuters-taiwan-says-it-was-targeted-last-month-in-ai-driven-hacking-campaign/ -
Israel's best young soldiers train in IDF tech units. They leave and build companies that change the whole industry.
#books #bookreview #cyberwarfare #Israel
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Friend and/or Foe - can both be true at the same time?
Investigative journalists in Europe suggest China and Russia have been discussing ways and means to blunt StarLink.
Reporting indicates China presented a 3-tier plan to the Russians > 1) diplomatic pressure, 2) electronic jamming cyberattacks, and 3) physical destruction of StarLink satellites.
Media reports in China suggest the country has built a ground-based microwave weapon capable of targeting satellites in low earth orbits.
This could present quite a sticky wicket for E. Musk and Tesla in particular.
Tesla, relies heavily on China as a manufacturing base, and is a huge sales market, not to mention is a key part of Tesla's battery supply chain. Combine all that with the U.S. Gov's velvet glove approach to China (not to mention Russia) makes for an interesting situation. https://www.techradar.com/pro/china-and-russia-have-a-secret-no-limit-pact-to-eliminate-elon-musks-starlink-at-all-cost-researchers-claim #StarLink #Tesla #China #Russia #Jamming #CyberWarfare #PhysicalWarfare #CyberAttack #Satellites #LEO #Space #USGov
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Boosting cyber skills, Iran apparently tried to track US military personnel via phones — report
Iran apparently tried to locate US personnel in the Middle East via their cellphone devices, The New York…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #2026US-IsraelwarwithIran #breakingnews #cellphonetracking #Cyberwarfare #Iran
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Discover why the NSA revived its Tailored Access Operations. Learn about this elite cyber unit's history, the NSA21 reform reversal, and future strategies.
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Agentic AI-Driven Warfare: How Autonomous AI Is Changing Cybersecurity in 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity at an incredible pace. In 2026, a new trend known as Agentic AI-Driven Warfare is changing how both cybercriminals and security professionals operate. Unlike traditional AI tools that simply respond to commands, AI agents can perform complex tasks independently, making cyberattacks faster and more sophisticated. What Is Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to autonomous AI systems that can plan, make decisions, and complete tasks with little or […] -
France24: Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine. “Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.”
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Iranian cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, cyber chief says
The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the US-Israeli war with…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #2026US-IsraelwarwithIran #breakingnews #Cyberwarfare #Iran #IslamicRevolutionaryGuardCorps(IRGC) #IsraelNationalCyberDirectorate #YossiKaradi
https://www.newsbeep.com/616701/ -
From Enigma to AI. GCHQ never stopped watching. Aldrich traces the full arc of Britain's signals intelligence machine. No myths. Just facts.
#GCHQ #SignalsIntelligence #CyberWarfare #books #bookreviews
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🕵️ 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 📖
Check out Josiah Dykstra's review of 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘾𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩, by Jon Lindsay.
✍ https://tinyurl.com/mr3pv9n5
#CyberCanonReview #CybersecurityBooks #Cyberwarfare #NationalSecurity | @dykstra
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Cyberattack disrupts services at four Iranian banks, state media says
A cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country’s banking…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #bank #breakingnews #cyberattack #cyberwarfare #Iran
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Does this sound familiar, Alberta?
> “The point of any cyber warfare operation, of any disinformation campaign like this one, is to sow distrust to undermine the public’s belief and trust in democratic governance and democracy, in general,” Fiorella said. “They’re meant to cause confusion, to create strife internally and the target country, and to basically tear apart the fabric of society.”
#ABPoli #CDNPoli #Misinformation #CyberWarfare #ActiveMeasures #NatSec
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The Silent Breach and the Persistence of Unauthorized Access
938 words, 5 minutes read time.
Once the session token is successfully exfiltrated, the nature of the intrusion shifts from external deception to internal subversion. The attacker does not need to crack passwords or trigger further security alerts, as they are now effectively operating with the digital identity of a trusted employee. Analyzing these incidents, I see that the primary goal is often the establishment of persistence within the target environment, which is achieved through the modification of inbox rules or the creation of clandestine mailbox delegates. By silently forwarding incoming emails to an external address or creating hidden folders for sensitive correspondence, the adversary can monitor ongoing business deals, intercept financial instructions, and identify high-value targets for subsequent business email compromise attacks. This stage of the operation is characterized by extreme patience, as the threat actor avoids loud, disruptive actions in favor of a low-and-slow approach that can remain undetected for months. The tragedy is that the victim often remains entirely unaware of the breach, believing they are still securely authenticated while their environment is being methodically picked apart from the inside.
Challenging the Failure of Traditional Defensive Postures
When considering why these attacks continue to succeed with such alarming frequency, it becomes evident that the industry’s reliance on legacy defensive postures is a failing strategy. Many organizations still treat email security as a static barrier, implementing blacklists and rudimentary heuristic scans that are easily circumvented by adversaries who control their own infrastructure and rotating IP addresses. Furthermore, the human-centric nature of these scams renders technical controls inherently insufficient unless they are paired with a cultural shift toward skeptical verification. It is not enough to deploy an automated solution if the culture within a firm encourages speed over accuracy and ignores the red flags of irregular communication patterns. Consequently, the defense against these campaigns must evolve into a proactive, threat-hunting discipline that monitors for anomalous login locations, unexpected session durations, and unauthorized changes to account configurations. Without this layer of vigilant oversight, the technical barriers essentially act as a screen door, providing the illusion of protection while failing to stop the actual threat.
Implementing Rigorous Verification Protocols in a High-Stakes Environment
The path forward requires a departure from the convenience-first mindset that dominates modern digital work environments. Organizations must adopt hardware-backed authentication methods, such as FIDO2-compliant security keys, which are resistant to the proxy-based interception tactics that currently plague mobile-based push notifications and SMS codes. Additionally, the adoption of strict device posture checks ensures that an attacker cannot simply use a stolen session token from an unauthorized machine or an unrecognized geographic region. Beyond the hardware, there must be a fundamental hardening of organizational processes, such as implementing mandatory out-of-band verification for any request involving financial transfers or the sharing of sensitive credentials. It is a harsh reality that trust is the primary vulnerability in any system, and the most secure posture is one that treats every incoming request as potentially malicious until proven otherwise through independent channels. While this might introduce friction into the workflow, that friction is the necessary price of security in an age where the cost of a single successful breach is often the survival of the entity itself.
Call to Action
The time for passive observation has passed, as the threats currently infiltrating our inboxes are not waiting for an invitation to compromise your organization. You must decide whether to continue relying on outdated defensive protocols that offer only the illusion of safety or to begin the hard work of hardening your infrastructure against the reality of modern adversarial tactics. I urge you to conduct an immediate audit of your current authentication stack and evaluate the necessity of migrating to hardware-backed security keys, as this is the single most effective step you can take to neutralize the threat of proxy-based session hijacking. Furthermore, initiate a comprehensive review of your internal communication policies to ensure that your team is empowered to question anomalies rather than blindly following the path of least resistance. Security is not a product you purchase, but a discipline you practice, and the responsibility to bridge the gap between your existing defenses and the current threat reality rests entirely with you. Do not wait for a compromised session to force your hand, because by the time the impact of a breach is visible, the damage is already absolute.
SUPPORTSUBSCRIBECONTACT MED. Bryan King
Sources
- CISA: Business Email Compromise (BEC) Resources
- FBI: Business Email Compromise Information
- FIDO Alliance: Defining Phishing-Resistant Authentication
- Microsoft: Analyzing Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Techniques
- NIST: Digital Identity Guidelines
- CrowdStrike: Phishing and Social Engineering Analysis
- Palo Alto Networks: Business Email Compromise Explained
- SANS Institute: Protecting Against Advanced Email Threats
- Cybereason: BEC Threat Landscape Report
- Check Point: The Evolution of Phishing
- Proofpoint: Understanding BEC Attacks
- Dark Reading: The Mechanics of Session Hijacking
- ZDNet: The New Era of Targeted Phishing
- Wired: Why Modern Phishing is Succeeding
- Trend Micro: BEC Comprehensive Guide
- Recorded Future: BEC Trend Analysis
- Infosecurity Magazine: FIDO2 and Phishing Resistance
- Varonis: Modern Phishing Techniques Deep Dive
- CSO Online: The Mechanics of BEC
- Fortinet: Cybersecurity Glossary on BEC
- SANS: Analyzing MFA Bypass Tactics
- BleepingComputer: Evolution of Phishing Kits
- Secureworks: BEC Defensive Strategies
- CISA: Mitigating Phishing Campaigns
- Mandiant: Evolving Tactics in BEC
- NIST: Phishing Training Resources
- TechTarget: BEC Definition and Prevention
- Elastic: Detecting Phishing Infrastructure
- Rapid7: The Threat of Session Token Theft
- Cloudflare: Understanding FIDO2 Protocol
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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📰 NSA Official: Adversaries Are Using AI and Stealth Tactics, Requiring Deeper Intelligence Integration
NSA official warns: Adversaries are shifting to stealthy, malware-less tactics and using AI for attacks, including 'video phishing'. The agency's response relies on deeply integrating intelligence with cyber operations. 🤖🕵️ #NSA #CyberWarfare #AI #...
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🔗 https://cyber.netsecops.io/articles/nsa-official-discusses-integrating-intelligence-i…
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🗞️ Did you catch our Newsletter published last weekend? 🗞️
We cover recent reviews, our new Speaker’s Burueau, and highlight Chase Cunningham’s Hall of Fame winner ‘Cyber Warfare –Truth, Tactics and Strategies’.
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"A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed GREYVIBE has been attributed to ongoing and persistent attacks targeting Ukraine and Ukraine-related entities since at least August 2025.
GREYVIBE, per WithSecure, is assessed to be a Russian-speaking group operating broadly in the Russian time zone, with the activities aligning with Kremlin state interests, specifically when it comes to intelligence gathering efforts aimed at Ukraine in the context of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
"The group has leveraged multiple attack vectors, including spear-phishing e-mails, fake captcha pages, and fraudulent Ukrainian adult club websites, to deliver malware to a diverse set of victims," WithSecure researcher Mohammad Kazem Hassan Nejad said in an analysis. "Across these campaigns, the group has relied on custom-developed obfuscators, loaders, and malware."
The victimology footprint spans military, government, civilian, and business-related organizations. GREYVIBE, its nation-state-affiliated activity notwithstanding, also shares ties to the broader Russian cybercrime ecosystem through some of its members who are believed to be current or former cybercriminal actors.
In addition, there is evidence indicating that the adversary is relying on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) to supercharge its operations. Taken together, WithSecure paints the picture of a "low-to-moderately sophisticated group" that suffers from operational security blunders and employs AI-assisted tooling to augment its malware development efforts."
https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/new-russian-linked-greyvibe-targets.html
#CyberSecurity #CyberWarfare #StateHacking #Russia #Ukraine #Hacking #Greyvibe
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Guerra Profonda: perché il nuovo libro di Arturo Di Corinto merita l’attenzione della community cyber
Il settore della cybersecurity è spesso vittima di una visione riduttiva del conflitto digitale. Quando si parla di minacce informatiche si tende infatti a pensare quasi esclusivamente a malware, ransomware, vulnerabilità e attacchi alle infrastrutture critiche. Eppure la realtà degli ultimi anni ha dimostrato che il cyberspazio è soltanto una delle dimensioni attraverso cui si sviluppano i conflitti contemporanei. Con il libro Guerra Profonda. Hacker, bugie e l’architettura segreta […] -
A gripping look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern espionage and spy operations. It explores surveillance, cyber warfare, and AI’s growing role in deception and intelligence gathering.
Read more: https://solihullpublishing.com/blog/f/geopolitical-espionage-ai-in-modern-spy-hunts
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[PODCAST] The Military Wants to Move at Cyber Speed.
https://podcasts.wesfryer.com/episode/GstHvWaLs58FNfsBgUeA
(CyberWire Daily, 28 May 2026)
#cybersecurity #military #CyberSpeed #defense #NationalSecurity #CyberWarfare #technology #DoD #InfoSec #CriticalInfrastructure #edtechSR