Social media firms seen failing to stem tide of online propaganda
The use of social media to recruit and connect jihadists was a huge talking point in the United States after the Dec. 2 terror attack in San Bernardino, California. (more…)
Report: ISIL training jihadists in Libya to fly commercial aircraft
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is using a flight simulator to train its jihadists to operate commercial aircraft, according to a report. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Anonymous keeps vow, conducts cyber retaliation against ISIL
GhostSec programmers, who are affiliated with the Anonymous collective, recently blitzed a website linked to ISIL supporters with ads for the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra and the anti-depressant Prozac. (more…)
Russia immediately deploys S-400 system after Turkey downed S-24
Russia deployed its advanced S-400 anti-air missile systems to Syria on Nov. 25, the day after a Turkish jet shot down a Russian Su-24. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Americans ‘concerned’ over Russian missile system in Syria
The United States said it had “significant concerns” after Russia on Nov. 25 deployed its advanced S-400 missile system to Syria. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Egypt finds, destroys Gaza’s first iron attack tunnel
After hundreds of its smuggling tunnels to Egypt were destroyed, Hamas has taken to building new tunnels using iron. (FULL STORY) (more…)
‘Telegram’ app with self-destructing messages ideal for Jihadists
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), said the technology used by Telegram is quickly gaining popularity among terrorist groups. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Who is ‘Anonymous’? Hacktivists aren’t punks, warn ISIL: ‘Get ready’
The hacker group Anonymous has declared war on Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), and the terror group is vastly underestimating its cyber foe, experts say. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran ‘Rocket Kitten’ cyber unit hit U.S., Saudis, Israel, Venezuela
An operation by a hacker group known as “Rocket Kitten” that has been linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps was shot down by European authorities. (FULL STORY) (more…)