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China-aligned APT Groups Target Global Maritime and Tech Sectors Amid Geopolitical Tensions
ESET's latest APT Activity Report reveals that from October 2025 to March 2026, China-aligned threat actors engaged in extensive espionage campaigns, particularly in Venezuela and the Gulf region. Following U.S.…
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US Military Operation in Venezuela: Abduction of Maduro and Escalating Tensions
On January 3, 2026, the US conducted a military operation named 'Absolute Resolve' that resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The operation led to…
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Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Plants Amid Escalating Conflict
On March 22, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. This comes as Iran launched missile attacks on…
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US Sanctions Target Iran's Oil Networks and 'Dark Fleet'
On May 29, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions against a network of companies and vessels linked to Iran, including an Indian national and 17 companies from various countries. The sanctions…
2 articles · Updated May 29, 2026 -
NSO Group's Spyware Ties to Israeli State Under Scrutiny Amid Global Surveillance Concerns
The NSO Group, known for its Pegasus spyware, has been implicated in facilitating surveillance for authoritarian regimes, including Saudi Arabia. Reports reveal that Israeli officials authorized NSO's sales to these…
2 articles · Updated August 3, 2026 -
Morocco's Use of Israeli Spyware Targets French and Spanish Officials
An international investigation reveals that Morocco's intelligence apparatus utilized Israeli spyware to hack the devices of senior officials in France and Spain. The operation also involved interference in the…
2 articles · Updated July 17, 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 -
Russian Drone Attack on Civilian Vessels in Black Sea Results in Casualties
On June 19, 2026, Russian drones attacked two civilian vessels in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and injuring others. The attack involved a Panama-flagged ship, where one sailor died and two were injured, one…
2 articles · Updated June 19, 2026 -
Drone Attack on Turkish Oil Tanker Carrying Russian Crude in Black Sea
On March 26, 2026, the Sierra Leone-flagged oil tanker Altura, operated by a Turkish company, was attacked by drones while carrying approximately 1 million barrels of Russian crude oil near the Bosphorus Strait. The…
8 articles · Updated March 26, 2026 -
Russian Drone Strike Hits Chinese Ship in Black Sea Amid Diplomatic Tensions
On May 18, 2026, a Russian Shahed-type drone struck the Chinese merchant vessel KSL DEYANG in the Black Sea, near Odessa. The attack occurred in Ukrainian territorial waters and is notable for targeting a ship crewed by…
9 articles · Updated May 18, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- US, China diplomats clash over tech spying and trade hub claims in Latin America — Scmp · August 24, 2026
- US and China clash over risks of Chinese technology in Latin America — Ua.News · August 24, 2026
- Banking — www.law360.com · August 13, 2026
- Why Israel is a friend of budding autocrats around the world — Middleeasteye · August 3, 2026
- Associated Press — apnews.com · July 30, 2026
- Trump Administration Plans Hundreds of Millions in New Funding to Counter CCP Influence — Visiontimes · July 29, 2026
- US plans USD 175.8 million cable push in Caribbean to counter China — Indiatoday.In · July 28, 2026
- Who is Phineas Fisher, the elusive hacker never caught? — Newsbytesapp · July 26, 2026