Monthly Archives: May 2017

Marcus Hutchins — The man who stopped the “WannaCry” ransomware

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“It is not a job to him, more a passion that he happens to get paid for.” Kurtis Baron —  Founder of Fidus Information Security A young British computer wonk is hailed a hero for helping to shut down the crippling cyber attack. Follow … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 16 2017

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

Former DNI hammers Trump over FBI Comey’s firing — North Korea renews accusation against CIA — Top US Physicist on Strategic Security Challenges to the US  — North Korea tests new “nuclear” missile

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CIA : A Few Good Women — Rachel A. Dean (April 10 1981 – 30 September 2006 )

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“Rachel was a warm and compassionate young woman, and an officer of unbounded potential. We miss her still and will remember her always. She is our 87th star.” CIA Director General Michael V. Hayden — May 21 2007 The Memorial … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Italian Intelligence Agencies — PART IV : The Mission of the Oversight Committee

Posted on May 15, 2017 by L

“In special cases, the Committee may also summon Intelligence and Security officers, without prejudice to the power of the Prime Minister to challenge the summons on justified grounds. The Committee may hear anyone, also outside the intelligence community, who is … Continue reading →

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Alastair Crooke — Trump Changes Gear: Strategic Syria policy now lies with Tillerson and Lavrov

Posted on May 15, 2017 by L

“In all the dust kicked up in Washington over Comey, Astana has passed largely unnoticed.  But there (Astana), the ‘gear change’ is substantive and merits close attention.” Alastair Crooke — Former British Diplomat and MI6 Officer Colonel Patrick Lang has … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — MAY 15 2017

Posted on May 15, 2017 by L

Europol on ransomware — Trump on legislated secrecy limits — MI5 Maxwell Knight Bio — Microsoft urges “Digital Geneva Convention”

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A SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF NORTH KOREA SECOND NUCLEAR TEST (May 25 2009)

Posted on May 14, 2017 by L

“We have successfully conducted another nuclear test on 25 May as part of the republic’s measures to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. (…) The results of the test helped satisfactorily settle the scientific and technological problems arising in further increasing the … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 14 2017

Posted on May 14, 2017 by L

Trump taping White House meetings — Snowden blames NSA for cyber attacks– US Intel & Global climate — NHS ignored clear warnings of cyberattack

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NCSC — Statement on international ransomware cyber attack

Posted on May 14, 2017 by L

“Ransomware attacks are typically carried out by criminal groups however we cannot rule out anything while investigations are ongoing.” Ciaran Martin — CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre Ciaran Martin, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has … Continue reading →

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Cyberattack cripples institutions around the world

Posted on May 13, 2017 by L

“One NSA tool, an exploit of Microsoft Windows called EternalBlue, is being used as one method for rapidly spreading a ransomware variant called WannaCry across the world.” Forbes — Friday May 12 2017 A massive cyberattack that infected computers with ransomware … Continue reading →

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