https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iran-dupes-military-contractors-govt-agencies-cybercampaign

It bears repeating. Defense-in-depth, secure networks and secure tech mean absolutely nothing when the weakest link is human. Phishing, spearphishing, and whaling remain such attractive means of entry into secure systems because they are cheap, relatively easy, and incredibly effective.

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/another-african-country-is-set-to-get-a-russian-embassy/2w2cp34

Russian soft power continues to expand on the continent, even as (or because of) the decline of US aligned governments. Or the outright replacement of them by military juntas that feel doing business with Russia matches their authoritarian predilections.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68899130

Does there seem, to anyone else, to be an uptick in just regular, average nobodies working with Russia? It's almost like the people who semi-randomly marched off to join Daesh, or self-radicalize in the name of {fill in terror organization}.

Hi,

For some background, I am pursuing a degree in political science. I am also a member of Army ROTC. I have a good GPA (3.6+). I am wondering, if I branch intelligence and go into the national guard, would I have a realistic chance of being hired by an intelligence agency (whether NSA, CIA, FBI, or even in the private sector)??

Thank you for your time!

Do you think the NSA pentagon CPP and NU-SSR are now steaming forward with tools and ways to spy and exploit data tech using AI?

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/rcmp-uncovers-alleged-plot-by-2-montreal-men-to-illegally-sell-drones-equipment-to-libya-1.6858141

CSIS may have spilt off from the RCMP, but the RCMP do still have intelligence gathering capabilities. And often Intel is passed from Canadian IC to the RCMP for legal action.

Of course, we don't know if the two men were just going to give the Libyans shoddy drone casings full of used pinball parts.

Wrapping up “Surprise, Kill, Vanish” by Annie Jacobsen, which was great, so I am now looking for book recommendations for Naval Intelligence in particular.

Thank you in advance!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/israel-iran-drone-strike-reaction

I don't think I'm the only one here with a certain amount of surprise that IRAN is the one showing at least a modicum of restraint?

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/northrop-grumman-working-with-musks-spacex-us-spy-satellite-system-2024-04-18/

Old, established IC / defense contractor working with SpaceX. Does make sense on a few levels, as SpaceX has experience now, even in the "civilian" space working with comms jamming, and world-wide coverage. Not too far outside the realm of possibility that a full sat constellation in LEO from SpaceX would have full data AND optical coverage of the globe. The problem with a lot of 'spy' satellites is the relatively long RtT (return to target). If you have a constellation that's big enough, doing handoff to the next satellite over target makes for near-continuous coverage.

Edit: Additional background

https://www.slashgear.com/1560451/spacex-starshield-us-space-force-explained/

It’d be nice to add our own custom flairs or even preset ones like a country, position, type of intel, or funny things. Just nothing too revealing.

i want to learn to deduce others way of thinking values etc by having conversations with them and observing their reaction to certain situations but idk what are the right questions to ask or what i can deduce from their response or reaction...so if you guys know any books / sources where i could learn this from...help me out ....or if there's is any particular term for what i am trying to learn?

Our Global Intelligence Team puts together a brief each morning of noteworthy events to keep in mind. Sharing here in case anyone's interested:

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• Further Sanctions Imposed on Iran as Israeli War Cabinet Scheduled to Meet: The U.S. plans to impose additional sanctions on Iran following the recent attack on Israel. EU allies are also expected to take similar actions in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Israeli war cabinet is scheduled to convene again on Wednesday.

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• Flooding Causes Major Disruptions in UAE: Major flooding is causing widespread disruption throughout the UAE as the largest rainfall in over seven decades brings cities to a standstill. Dubai International Airport is experiencing significant flight disruptions, with schools and government offices closed on Wednesday morning as authorities work to pump water from flooded highways. In neighboring Oman, at least 18 people have been killed in the flooding that has swept the region since Sunday

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• 29 Maoists Killed in Central India: Security forces in the Kanker District of India’s central state of Chhattisgarh killed 29 Maoist rebels in a skirmish on Tuesday. This encounter marks the most significant clash in recent times and comes just ahead of India's General Elections, which are set to commence on Friday and span six weeks. India boasts the largest democratic electorate in the world.

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• Russian Missile Strike Claims Lives in Chernihiv: A Russian missile strike hit the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of at least 10 people. The town's Mayor reported three explosions in the city center, resulting in damage to buildings and infrastructure. The strike follows warnings from President Zelensky on Monday that the military was running out of missile defenses.

Hi, doing research on the intelligence industry & innovation, would love some help from experts to get insights!a
For those involved in intelligence, what's a concrete example of how data from drones was used in a way that was unexpected or particularly innovative?

The Spy Hunter newsletter relaunched on Substack, expanding its focus beyond economic espionage to wider geopolitical risks in East Asia.

It says its mission is "to be the definitive newsletter for businesspeople, government officials, and academics who need to understand the region’s evolving economic and political landscape."

https://thespyhunter.substack.com/p/the-spy-hunter-50-one-year-anniversary