OSINT has lately become as much about public interest journalism and digital activism as intelligence. Its functions complement those of professional news media. When OSINT practitioners scrutinise online data, they can provide perspectives and facts about a conflict that are often invisible to reporters. It helps to penetrate the fog of war by establishing the… Continue reading UMBRA Separates OSINT Intelligence from Misinformation
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MI5 Chief Outlines Britain’s Security Threats
Britain faces major security threats from the trio of Russia, China and Iran, which all use coercion, intimidation and violence to pursue their interests, the U.K.’s domestic intelligence spy chief said Wednesday. Ken McCallum, director-general of MI5, added to mounting warnings from British authorities about Russia’s aggression and China’s growing assertiveness. He also singled out Iran as a mounting concern,… Continue reading MI5 Chief Outlines Britain’s Security Threats
FBI Considered Using Pegasus Spyware During Investigations: NYT Report
As recently as last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was considering using NSO Group’s infamous Pegasus spyware in criminal investigations, reports The New York Times. Between late 2020 and early 2021, agency officials were in the “advanced” stages of developing plans to brief FBI leadership on the software, according to internal bureau documents and court… Continue reading FBI Considered Using Pegasus Spyware During Investigations: NYT Report
ASEAN and India Establish Counterterrorism Partnership
India and ASEAN countries vowed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation against terrorism after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh on Saturday. Dhankhar is in Cambodia for his three-day visit. This year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India… Continue reading ASEAN and India Establish Counterterrorism Partnership
United Nations: Terrorism Is Intensifying in Africa
Terrorism is intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said. “Terrorists and violent extremists including Islamic State (IS), Al Qaeda and their affiliates have exploited instability and conflict to increase their activities and intensify attacks across the continent,” she told the Security Council high-level debate on “Counter-Terrorism in Africa –… Continue reading United Nations: Terrorism Is Intensifying in Africa
17 African Nations Agree to Stem Terrorism Funding
Seventeen African countries have agreed to collaborate to curtail money laundering and terrorism funding in the region. The countries are Benin; Burkina Faso; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea Bissau; Liberia; Mali; Niger; Nigeria; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; Sierra Leone and Togo. Each countries’ Financial Intelligence Unit met in Nigeria on… Continue reading 17 African Nations Agree to Stem Terrorism Funding
African Parliamentary Union (APU) Meeting In Zimbabwe To Fight Terrorism
PARLIAMENTS from over 20 African countries are meeting in Victoria Falls to deliberate on measures that can be taken to fight terrorism in the continent. The African continent has noted that the scourge of terrorism has led to the destruction of lives and infrastructure as well as the reduction in domestic investment and a fall… Continue reading African Parliamentary Union (APU) Meeting In Zimbabwe To Fight Terrorism
“Cyberspace Has Become a Battleground” – Australian Cyber Security Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Centre received over 76,000 cybercrime reports during the last financial year — an increase of nearly 13% — and warned in its latest annual report that “cyberspace has become a battleground.” “We are currently witnessing deteriorating strategic circumstances in our region and globally, including a military build-up unseen since World War… Continue reading “Cyberspace Has Become a Battleground” – Australian Cyber Security Centre
Securing Critical Infrastructure is a Top Priority for UMBRA Encryption and Threat Intelligence
Whether the electrical grid, a dam or an airport, more and more infrastructure is becoming an attack target. Terrorism and espionage has evolved dramatically from the use of physical devices to destroy critical infrastructure. In today’s new global cold war, cyber terrorism is a much greater threat. Your enemies do not need to physically damage… Continue reading Securing Critical Infrastructure is a Top Priority for UMBRA Encryption and Threat Intelligence
Nigeria’s Burgeoning Security Studies Program
In the wake of continued successes recorded by Nigeria in its onslaught against terrorism, seven African countries are seeking inclusion in the training curricular of the National Institute for Security Studies NISS, Abuja, the executive training arm of Nigeria’s Department of State Services DSS. Many African countries have shown increasing interest in activities at the… Continue reading Nigeria’s Burgeoning Security Studies Program