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Cellebrite Tools Used by Russia to Hack Political Activist's Phone Despite Contract Cancellation
Russian authorities used Cellebrite's forensic tools to access the iPhone of political activist Andrey Pivovarov in June 2021, despite Cellebrite's announcement in March 2021 that it would cease sales to Russia. The…
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Russia's Recruitment of Latin American Women for Drone Production
Russia is actively recruiting young women from Latin America under false pretenses to work in its drone production facilities, particularly in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone. This recruitment drive, part of a broader…
2 articles · Updated April 24, 2026 -
Bulgaria's Circles Exports Surveillance Tech to Rights Violators
Between 2018 and 2023, Bulgaria licensed the export of surveillance technology from Circles, a company linked to NSO Group, to various countries with histories of human rights abuses. Human Rights Watch revealed that…
9 articles · Updated June 19, 2026 -
US-Iran Military Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Breakdown
On June 2, 2026, the US military disabled the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie, which was heading towards Iran, using a Hellfire missile after the crew ignored warnings. This action was part of a broader US naval…
11 articles · Updated June 3, 2026 -
Operation Synergia III Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 Worldwide
An international cybercrime operation, Operation Synergia III, coordinated by INTERPOL, has dismantled over 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks. The operation,…
29 articles · Updated March 13, 2026 -
Global Anti-Fraud Operation Nets 5,811 Arrests and $293 Million Seized
Operation First Light 2026, coordinated by INTERPOL, led to the arrest of 5,811 suspects and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries. This operation, which ran from January 15 to April 30,…
34 articles · Updated July 9, 2026 -
Operation Sentinel Leads to 574 Arrests and $3M Recovery in Africa
Interpol's Operation Sentinel resulted in the arrest of 574 individuals across several African countries, targeting cybercriminal activities including business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware. The…
10 articles · Updated December 23, 2025 -
Intellexa's Spyware Access and Evasion of Sanctions Revealed
Intellexa, a spyware maker known for its Predator software, has been found to have remote access to the surveillance systems of its government clients, allowing staff to view personal data of hacked individuals. Despite…
11 articles · Updated December 4, 2025 -
UK Cyber Insurance Initiatives Address Rising Threats in 2026
In response to increasing cyber threats, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) is launching a directory of accredited cyber insurance brokers to assist businesses in accessing necessary coverage. Coalition…
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International Cyber Exercises Enhance Readiness Against Threats
In August 2026, two significant cybersecurity exercises took place: Southern Accord 2026 in Botswana and National Cyber Exercise 2026 in Jordan. Southern Accord involved the North Carolina National Guard training…
2 articles · Updated August 18, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Southern Accord 2026 Strengthens Cyber Readiness — Dvidshub · August 18, 2026
- Over 5,800 arrests, USD 293 million intercepted in global fraud bust — Interpol.Int · July 9, 2026
- Over 5,800 arrests, USD 293 million intercepted in global fraud bust — Interpol.Int · July 9, 2026
- Prince Harry loses High Court battle with Daily Mail publisher after failing to prove phone hacking — Independent · July 7, 2026
- Russia Breaks Into Human Rights Activists Phone With Cellebrite — citizenlab.ca · June 25, 2026
- Running In Circles Uncovering The Clients Of Cyberespionage Firm Circles — citizenlab.ca · June 19, 2026
- US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks — Theguardian · June 3, 2026
- US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker — Bbc · June 2, 2026