Russian hacker used U.S. company system to hack Ukraine government
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $10m USD reward for the capture of a Russian computer hacker responsible for launching a string of damaging cyber attacks in the U.S. and Ukraine. The FBI have placed Amin Timovich Stigal…
Africa leaders want to fortify info space against Russian propaganda
African leaders from every corner of the continent have voiced growing concern about the destabilising effects of this disinformation on their countries, said Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, at an African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Botswana
Zelensky evades alleged coup plot amid ex-Russian Minister’s defection to France
Ukraine’s security forces have thwarted a purported coup plot against President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a Telegram post, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed that four conspirators were scheming to incite a riot in central Kyiv on 30 June, intending…
Iran will choose a new president on Friday
Iran will hold a run-off election to choose a new president on Friday 5th July after the two leading candidates failed to secure a majority. Hardliner Saeed Jalili and rival Masoud Pezeshkian, who is seen as reformist, are both hopeful…
Ramaphosa’s GNU: ANC-DA checks and balances, confidence in Holomisa for Defence
Prof. Venter said Ramaphosa’s structuring of the Cabinet, with DA deputy ministers in ANC-led ministries and vice versa, introduces a system of internal checks and balances.
Bolivian ‘old school coup’: Military’s influence in economies a greater regional threat, says Dr. Christopher Sabatini
It’s inspiring being a student of Latin America during the 80s and 90s that people stood up so clearly and so unanimously denouncing this coup. I think that’s very positive. We need to recognise that. This is not the 1970s in which militaries can intervene with impunity.
Offshore wind farms are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks
Offshore wind farms located in the North Sea are becoming increasing vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to a new report. Wind farms located in remote areas rely heavily on digital connections to communicate with land-based systems. But many are equipped…
Bolivian General Zúñiga arrested after failed coup attempt
Bolivian authorities have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga after armoured vehicles rammed the doors of the government palace in La Paz. The rebellion, led by Zúñiga, aimed to overthrow President Luis Arce’s government under the guise of “restoring democracy.” However,…
Iran’s bid for Nigerien uranium mining licence triggers nuclear fears
Iran and Niger cemented a secret ‘yellow cake’ uranium deal in late April for the delivery of 300 tons of uranium in exchange for drones-and-surface to air missiles.
AI for Good: Ukraine deploys a new “tool” in its fight against disinformation
Ukraine has launched an internet-based tool to expose propaganda and help counter Russian disinformation, according to Volodymyr Borodiansky, media executive and former Ukrainian Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. War of Words uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse over 100,000…
