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fromemptywheel
6 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Information security
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Iran lashes out on the digital front as attacks go global

Cyber activity linked to the Iran conflict has escalated, with significant wiper attacks, phishing campaigns, and hacktivist activity emerging from outside Iran.
Information security
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Information security
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Iran lashes out on the digital front as attacks go global

Cyber activity linked to the Iran conflict has escalated, with significant wiper attacks, phishing campaigns, and hacktivist activity emerging from outside Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

Mearsheimer argues that the idea that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is ludicrous, emphasizing that the real threat comes from their collaboration.
World politics
#us-military
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago
World news

'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

World news
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to President Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but stable.
World news
fromFast Company
2 days ago

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran

One crew member was rescued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Risky commando plan to seize Iran's uranium came at Trump's request

The U.S. military proposed a complex plan to seize uranium in Iran, involving significant operational risks and unprecedented challenges during wartime.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Planet Labs stated it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and expects the policy to remain in effect until the end of the war, which began on February 28.
Science
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
#iran
fromAxios
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO

WHO warns against US-Israeli attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities amid ongoing conflict, highlighting significant damage to the Pasteur Institute and others.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Kuwait's power, water plants damaged as Iran keeps attacking Gulf states

Iranian drone attacks have targeted Gulf countries, causing significant damage to infrastructure but no reported injuries.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Iran Is Building the Disinformation Architecture of the Future-Right Now

Iran's disinformation tactics demonstrate the potential of AI in conflict, emphasizing speed, encryption, and narrative manipulation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Iranian ambassador suggests Tehran could strike British bases

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting during critical events.
Data science
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
France news
fromFortune
6 days ago

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

French authorities investigate a thwarted bomb attack in Paris, suspecting a link to Iran due to similarities with other attacks in Europe.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Trump's War With Iran Almost Torpedoed The EA Saudi Arabia Deal

EA's CEO assures investors that AI will enhance the company's growth amidst market uncertainties.
#cia
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

JUST IN: American Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi Ministry Says

American reporter Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad by unidentified perpetrators affiliated with Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militias.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

Armed patrols are deployed to protect Jewish sites after an arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green amid rising Iranian threats.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf

Repeated attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant raise risks of catastrophic radioactive contamination across the Gulf region.
#strait-of-hormuz
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will be challenging, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid ongoing conflicts affecting navigation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

The UK will gather 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, vital for oil and gas shipping, blocked by Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will be challenging, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid ongoing conflicts affecting navigation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

The UK will gather 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, vital for oil and gas shipping, blocked by Iran.
#iraq
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM's office

Iraq plans to protest against US-Israeli strikes and summon envoys over attacks on its territory amid escalating regional tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM's office

Iraq plans to protest against US-Israeli strikes and summon envoys over attacks on its territory amid escalating regional tensions.
#us-iran-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
World news

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
World news

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian forces race to recover missing pilot from downed jet; Israel bombards Beirut

The US-Iran conflict escalates with military actions, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic sites, impacting global energy supplies.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi

The war has also been launched with magnificently poor planning, as the United States seems shocked by and unprepared for how Iran uses every means at its disposal to restrict shipping in the strait of Hormuz.
World politics
#israel
#uae
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

At least one killed at UAE's Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack

Significant damage occurred at UAE's Habshan gas facility due to air defense interception, resulting in one death and several injuries.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

At least one killed at UAE's Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack

Significant damage occurred at UAE's Habshan gas facility due to air defense interception, resulting in one death and several injuries.
#f-15e
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC

Argentina expels Iran's charge d'affaires after Tehran's offensive response to IRGC being labeled a terrorist group.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Authorizes Embassy Staff to Evacuate Israel, Urging Them to Leave "TODAY"

The U.S. Embassy in Israel ordered staff to leave the country immediately due to escalating tensions with Iran, as the U.S. threatens military strikes despite unsupported intelligence accusations.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can't afford to flee Iranian strikes

Migrant workers in Dubai face increased risks amid regional conflict, highlighting their crucial role in the city's economy and the precariousness of their lives.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK citizens detained in UAE frustrated with impotent' government intervention

Families of UK citizens detained in UAE express frustration over lack of government support amid fears for their safety.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
World news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is drawing eyes to another point nearby: 'the Gate of Tears' | Fortune

Closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could severely impact global oil and gas supply, similar to the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

Iran's attack on a tanker escalates tensions in the US-Israel conflict, impacting global oil prices and regional stability.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

U.S. tells all its embassies to 'immediately' review security after strikes

The State Department ordered all U.S. diplomatic posts worldwide to immediately conduct security evaluations due to escalating Middle East tensions and potential global spillover effects.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iraq's capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy

Drone attacks on US facilities in Baghdad escalate tensions between US forces and Iranian-aligned Iraqi groups amid broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted

Drone and rocket attacks struck Baghdad's Green Zone and Iraqi military targets amid Israel-US tensions with Iran, with no claimed responsibility and no casualties reported.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq 'now' as attacks mount | Fortune

The US Embassy in Baghdad ordered all Americans to leave Iraq immediately due to escalating attacks from Iran-aligned militia groups amid ongoing regional conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq targeted with missile, hits helipad

A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy in Baghdad, two security officials told the Associated Press news agency. The projectile landed within the embassy's boundaries after the Green Zone, the heavily fortified district in central Baghdad that houses Iraqi government institutions and foreign embassies, added the security officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they are not authorised to speak with the press.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates

Iraq's government opposes attacks on US facilities by Iran-aligned paramilitary forces, asserting these groups violate Iraqi sovereignty and do not represent the Iraqi people's will.
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