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Rebels claim downing Pakistan army chopper
Separatist insurgents in Pakistan’s resource-rich Balochistan province say they shot down a military helicopter during a flood-relief operation, killing all six on board including a top army commander. A senior military official dismissed the insurgents’ claim as propaganda and fake news. The military said the helicopter crashed on Monday during bad weather. The Baloch Raaji…
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Summary Immediate Actions You Can Take Now to Protect Against Malware: • Patch all systems and prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities.• Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA).• Secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and other risky services.• Make offline backups of your data.• Provide end-user awareness and training about social engineering and phishing. This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) was…
Bangladesh hasn’t asked for specific information on Swiss bank accounts, says ambassador
The Bangladesh government has not asked for any specific information on the Swiss bank accounts of its citizens, according to Switzerland Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard. “We have provided the government all available information on how to reach an agreement on these matters, but no request has been submitted regarding particular funds,” she said at…
Researchers Warns of Increase in Phishing Attacks Using Decentralized IPFS Network
The decentralized file system solution known as IPFS is becoming the new “hotbed” for hosting phishing sites, researchers have warned. Cybersecurity firm Trustwave SpiderLabs, which disclosed specifics of the spam campaigns, said it identified no less than 3,000 emails containing IPFS phishing URLs as an attack vector in the last three months. IPFS, short for…
Japan: Severe weather forecast over northern regions through at least Aug. 4
Thunderstorms and heavy rains bringing possible floods, landslides, and lightning are forecast across northern Japan through at least Aug. 4. As of early Aug. 3, the Japan Meteorological Administration has issued the following warnings: Purple (highest level on a three-tier scale) warnings for heavy rain and landslides: Akita, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. Red heavy rain and…
Al Qaeda needs a new leader after Zawahiri’s killing. Its bench is thinner than it once was
Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death at the hands of a US drone strike has raised questions about who will replace him as the leader of al Qaeda. While the terrorist group is not short of contenders, its ranks are sparser and more geographically dispersed than 10 or 20 years ago. Here’s what we know about who could be…