OSINT Update for 18 June 2025 🇨🇳 China — Cyberattack • Online Censorship ➤ Chinese-state hackers MirrorFace (MICROSTaT linked) credited with over 210 attacks on Japanese defence, aerospace, semiconductor sectors—phishing and malware led to persistent intrusions. ➤ PLA doctrine emphasises AI-driven information warfare: networked disinformation campaigns and C4ISR integration. ➤ Reports of suppression of encryption tools and AI-driven content controls at home. 🇯🇵 Japan — Cyberattack • AI Regulation ➤ Targeted by MirrorFace attacks since 2019; JAXA, Foreign/Defence ministries, industry hit. ➤ Active Cyber Defence Bill advanced—empowers pre-emptive network disruption of cyber actors. ➤ Needed deep-tech supply chain resilience in response to repeated attacks. 🇮🇷 Iran — Cyberattack • Drones • War ➤ Sepah Bank hit by destructive malware campaign (“Predatory Sparrow”); services disrupted and data destroyed. ➤ Crypto exchange ParsEx drained—backend breach in admin portal confirmed. ➤ Drone units remain at heightened readiness; signals intelligence shows Quds Force coordination with proxies. 🇮🇱 Israel — Cyberattack • Drones • War ➤ Increased drone missions over Gaza; reinforced northern air defence. ➤ Reactive cyber sweeps targeting Iranian control nodes continuing. ➤ Elevated domestic surveillance tech deployment; civil-liberty concerns rising. 🇪🇺 EU — MiCA • CBDC • AI Regulation ➤ Malta and Luxembourg overseeing MiCA licensing; France proposing stablecoin issuer limits. ➤ CBDC sandbox arm EU innovation; encrypted backdoor resistance in Germany and Czech Parliament. ➤ AI Act binds facial recognition and biometric use in public spaces. 🇷🇺 Russia — Cyberattack • Drones • BRICS ➤ APT and DDoS attacks continue against Baltic and Ukrainian logistic networks. ➤ Unmanned Systems Regiment activated; laser-drone defence deployed. ➤ BRICS digital-ruble pilot nearing deployment; capital outflow restrictions announced. 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Drones • Cyberattack • Capital Controls ➤ AI-capable drone swarms used in Kharkiv; first kills confirmed. ➤ NATO cyber-drills ongoing; no major breach announcements. ➤ Regulators continue to monitor, capital control review paused; IMF engaged. 🇺🇸 USA — Cyberattack • Immigration • AI Regulation ➤ FBI warns Chinese ("Volt Typhoon") and Russian/Middle‑East actors targeting U.S. infrastructure. ➤ ICE raids continue; expanded domestic-terror threat classifications debated. ➤ Senate committee weighs facial-recognition limits in AI Bill framework. 🇩🇪 Germany — Crypto Regulation • Facial Recognition • Palantir ➤ Bundestag reviewing Palantir Gotham’s predictive policing use—court hearing next month. ➤ MiCA crypto service registry launching Q3. ➤ Facial-recognition pullbacks in public transit following backlash. 🇨🇳 vs 🇯🇵 / Intelligence Agencies ➤ NSA alert flags Volt Typhoon access to U.S. OT networks; CISA/NSA/FBI/UK/NZ/AUS/BND jointly warn on PRC threat. ➤ BND warning echoes EU partners on APT40/31 targeting. ➤ No fresh updates found from CIA, Mossad, MSS or FSB—monitoring in place. 📌 Forward Triggers ➤ China spyware targets Japanese supply chains; supply-chain espionage escalates. ➤ Japan’s Active Cyber Defence regime: first strikes or counter strikes. ➤ Attribution and response to Iranian banking and exchange hacks. ➤ EU’s encryption ban or stablecoin regulation outcomes. ➤ APT-driven cyber or drone escalations via Russia/Ukraine border. ➤ U.S. domestic-terror labelling of ICE riots finalized. ➤ German court ruling on Palantir predictive policing.

OSINT Update for 18 June 2025 🇮🇷 Iran ➤ State-linked bank Sepah hit by destructive cyberattack (Gonjeshke Darande “Predatory Sparrow”), disabling online services and ATMs, with suspected data destruction. ➤ Codebreakers leak exposed 42M customer records in March; new data theft suspected via cyber intrusion. ➤ IRGC drone assets remain on heightened alert. ➤ Quds Force communications detected during regional proxy coordination. 🇮🇱 Israel ➤ Continuation of low-intensity airstrikes in Gaza targeting Iranian-linked sites. ➤ Drone surveillance increased near urban centres; heightened alert around northern front. ➤ Cyber-defence strengthened after reports of Iranian infra-targeting breaches. 🇪🇺 EU ➤ Guidance issued on CBDC pilot programmes expected in Q4. ➤ Germany and Czech Republic vocal against proposed encryption backdoor mandates. ➤ Facial recognition and biometric use limits finalised under updated AI regulations. 🇷🇺 Russia ➤ Belgorod radar unit destroyed by Ukrainian drone strike. ➤ Unmanned Systems Regiment now operational near frontlines. ➤ BRICS summit sees digital-ruble framework nearing testing phase. 🇺🇦 Ukraine ➤ FPV swarm drones actively used in Kharkiv operations; Russian forces confirm losses. ➤ Joint NATO cyber drills underway; operational resilience tested. ➤ Capital control review paused as IMF engages with Kiev on financial strategy. 🇺🇸 USA ➤ ICE protests expand; DHS deploying additional riot-control units. ➤ Draft DOJ memo recommends reclassifying violent ICE protest groups as domestic-terror threat. ➤ Senate AI hearing debates federal facial-recognition guidelines. 🇩🇪 Germany ➤ Bundestag investigates Palantir’s predictive policing tools; public hearing scheduled. ➤ MiCA registry to launch in Q3; consultations close in one week. ➤ Metro facial recognition systems reduced post-public opposition. 🛰️ Palantir ➤ German lawsuit aims to halt Palantir Gotham deployments in multiple states. ➤ New US federal analytics contract awarded for domestic risk modelling. ---- 📌 Forward Triggers ➤ Attribution and counteraction to Sepah Bank breach ➤ Senate ruling on AI and facial-recognition use ➤ Activation results from Russia’s Unmanned Systems Regiment ➤ Finalisation of German MiCA registry ➤ ICE protest escalation and policy clarifications #OSINT #nostrintel

#OSINT - #NostrIntel Update for 17 June 2025 🇮🇷 Iran ➤ Launched an overnight salvo of ~150 drones and missiles targeting southern Israel. Most intercepted; minor infrastructure damage reported. ➤ State-linked hackers targeted Israeli energy grid control systems—ongoing intrusion detection and countermeasures in place. ➤ Political leadership continues framing the exchange as "state-on-state warfare." 🇮🇱 Israel ➤ Israeli air defence systems intercepted Iran’s aerial assault; civil defence warnings issued near Gaza border. ➤ Retaliatory cyber sweep conducted against Iranian command-and-control nodes. ➤ Emergency powers extended, enabling reserve mobilisation and civil-order control. 🇪🇺 EU ➤ European Parliament scheduled vote on encryption restriction amendments in two weeks. ➤ Italy and Spain now enforcing MiCA CASP licensing—Pan-EU harmonisation nearing. ➤ AI Act regulations finalised: biometric and facial recognition use limited in public spaces. 🇷🇺 Russia ➤ New wave of DDoS attacks on Baltic critical infrastructure linked to pro-Russian hacker groups. ➤ Unmanned Systems Regiment officially activated; equipment now in frontline testing. ➤ BRICS finance summit negotiates a new settlement system to bypass SWIFT. 🇺🇦 Ukraine ➤ FPV drone swarm tactics being deployed in eastern front operations. ➤ Joint cyber defence drills conducted with NATO partners; no major breaches reported. ➤ Russian-imposed capital control spill over affecting Ukrainian banking and remittances. 🇺🇸 USA ➤ FBI issues warning on Iran- and Russia-linked cyber intrusions against U.S. energy and transport sectors. ➤ ICE raids resumed in midwest; protests threatened; domestic-terror designations under scrutiny. ➤ DOJ reviewing facial-recognition standard under AI executive order framework. --- 📌 Forward Triggers ➤ Israel or Iran airstrike escalation ➤ EU encryption vote outcome ➤ Russia/Baltic cyber disruption ➤ Ukraine drone ops expansion ➤ US AI—immigration policy clash

OSINT Update for 16 June 2025 🇪🇺 EU & Crypto Regulation * MiCA licences: Malta greenlit Gemini, OKX, Crypto.com; Luxembourg set to approve Coinbase—sparking regulatory discord over inconsistency across national authorities. * Regulatory compliance: Over half of EU blockchain startups now MiCA-registered; smaller firms face licence deadline pressures. *Draft AI rules: Finalising biometric data protections and facial recognition limits; encryption ban proposals gaining parliamentary traction. 🇷🇺 Russia * Cyber: Russian APTs ramping up targeted strikes against Ukraine-critical infrastructure; coordinated DDoS efforts increase. * Drones: Laser-based drone-defence tests continue; Unmanned Systems Regiment staffing progressing. * Economics: BRICS alliance deepens de-dollarisation; new capital control measures signal further economic isolationism. 🇺🇦 Ukraine * Drone capabilities: AI upgrade trials underway—several “mother drones” with autonomy tested, but still limited deployment. Domestic VTOL production (e.g. ANT’s MERCURY) progressing. Planned production increase of +40% in 2025. * Industrial partnerships: Renault invited to build drones in Ukraine—a first for automotive industry in defence space. * OSINT intelligence: Persistent battlefield drone coverage; Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces expanding with new heavy-attack units. 🇺🇸 USA & Cyber Policy * Cyber threats: FBI warns of Middle Eastern and Russian threat actors targeting U.S. bases and infrastructure. Trump EO rolls back Biden cyber measures but retains encryption mandates. * Drone market: Pentagon signals consolidation; fewer but higher-performance small UAV contracts expected. #OSINT #nostrintel

OSINT Update for 15 June 2025 🇮🇷 IRAN 🛡️ Kinetic & Drone War * Launched over 200 missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites; most intercepted but resulted in civilian casualties and communication blackouts in Gaza. * Shot down two Israeli F‑35 fighter jets and captured one pilot—a significant escalation. * Iran claimed to have downed an Israeli drone near Fordow nuclear site. * Threatened to target US, UK, and French military bases if they support Israel. 🔐 Cyberattack & Espionage * Iranian hackers breached Bank Sepah, compromising 42 million accounts; further leaks are likely. * Iran claims possession of sensitive Israeli military files—a sign of growing cyber‑espionage. 📢 Political Messaging * Supreme Leader termed Israeli strikes a “declaration of war.” * UN Security Council convenes amid fears of regional conflict. 🇮🇱 ISRAEL 🔥 Kinetic Strikes * Conducted “Operation Rising Lion,” striking 100+ Iranian military and nuclear targets—including Natanz, Fordow, and Tehran—reportedly killing IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. * Declared national emergency; PM Netanyahu vowed further attacks on Iranian regime’s strategic sites. * Oil surged 7%, US markets dropped 1.8%; global leaders urged caution. 🛸 Drone Warfare * Deployed decoy and swarm UAV tactics alongside airstrikes. * Israeli air defences intercepted 100+ Iranian drones and missiles; one Israeli drone downed near Fordow. 🔐 Cyber Defence * Claims of thwarting 85 Iranian cyberattacks on Israeli officials and infrastructure. 🌍 GLOBAL / WESTERN POWERS 🇬🇧 UK * RAF Typhoons deployed to Middle East under Operation Shader as contingency; PM highlighted need for de-escalation. 🇺🇸 USA * Issued warnings to Iran over targeting US/UK/French bases; denies direct involvement in strikes. * FBI warns domestic military and critical infrastructure are under cyber threats from Middle Eastern actors. 🌐 UN / Diplomatic * UN emergency meeting held; urgent calls for restraint and diplomacy amid escalation. 🇷🇺 RUSSIA * No new activity specific to Israel–Iran theatre. Monitoring for involvement via regional powers or BRICS positioning. 🇺🇦 UKRAINE 🛸 Drone Production * Continuing rapid expansion of FPV and long-range drones; capacity now at 5 million/year. *No direct connection to current Middle East events, but regional drone tech advancements apply context. #OSINT #nostrintel

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