Operations & Campaigns
Explore documented attack campaigns, coordinated threat actor operations, and the geopolitical dynamics behind them.
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What is PureHVNC?
PureHVNC is a RAT delivered via staged loaders using malicious SVG attachments; this explainer summarizes the infection chain, IOCs and detection steps.
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Hijack Loader Delivers PureHVNC in Latin America; Insider Sells Exploits
Hijack Loader used malicious SVGs to deliver PureHVNC in Latin America; a separate DOJ case details an insider selling exploit tooling for cryptocurrency.
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SOCOM Launches Elite FPV Drone Training Program
The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is launching a specialized training program to equip its elite forces with expertise in building and operating first-person-view (FPV) drones.
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UK Tests Response to Malicious Use of Hazardous Substances
The United Kingdom tested its response to large-scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
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Ukraine Conflict Spurs Anti-Drone Netting for Armored Vehicles
The Ukraine conflict has spurred significant advancements in anti-drone netting for armored vehicles, leading defense manufacturers to develop innovative protective systems like TAC-Q-Net to counter evolving low-altitude drone threats.
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U.S. Army Certifies Rapid Anti-Drone Response Team
U.S. Army Northern Command certified a new rapid response team to neutralize drone threats against domestic military installations, marking a significant operational shift in homeland defense.
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Russia Claims to Foil Anglo-Ukrainian Fighter Jet Hijack Plot
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have foiled an Anglo-Ukrainian plot to hijack a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, highlighting the ongoing intelligence efforts in the conflict.
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Russia Detains Eight in Bashkortostan Over Alleged Telecom Sabotage Plot
Russian authorities have detained eight individuals in the republic of Bashkortostan, alleging their involvement in a plot to sabotage telecommunications infrastructure. The detentions signal a heightened focus on internal security amidst ongoing international tensions.
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Russia Enacts New Reservist Law Amid Ukraine War, Sparking ‘Hidden Mobilization’ Concerns
A new Russian law allowing reservist call-ups for ‘special training’ amid the Ukraine war has sparked concerns of a ‘hidden mobilization’ to bolster forces, though its impact remains debated.
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Industrial Facilities
Ukrainian drones struck an industrial complex in Russia’s central republic of Bashkortostan and a power substation in the Kursk region, according to statements from regional authorities. The incidents mark a continuation of cross-border attacks targeting critical infrastructure.