Mark Kepeneghian

🚨 #DataBreach 🚨 On September 30, 2024, Diehl Defence, a German manufacturer of advanced military systems including missiles, was targeted by the North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky in a sophisticated cyberattack. The attackers used a phishing campaign involving fake job offers from U.S. defense contractors, luring Diehl Defence employees to click on malicious PDF files. This action resulted in malware installation, allowing the hackers to gain access to the firm's systems for espionage purposes. Researchers from Mandiant, a Google-owned cybersecurity firm, uncovered and analyzed the attack. Kimsuky used detailed reconnaissance to craft realistic email lures and set up an attack server under the name "Uberlingen," mimicking the German telecommunication provider Telekom and email service GMX to steal login credentials from German users. The cyber attack also featured German-language login pages to increase its authenticity. The campaign against Diehl Defence was part of a broader series of attacks targeting various German organizations, as confirmed by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Historical data on Kimsuky reveals a pattern of targeting entities involved in military and intelligence sectors globally, including think tanks and research organizations. The group has been active since at least 2013, with prior engagement in areas relevant to North Korea's strategic interests.

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The three EX2 lead news stories today (www.ex2.com.au) are: Defence has reportedly conducted a live-fire trial of AIM Defence’s Fractl:2 high energy laser; the Australian Army and US Marines have teamed up to explore AI and drones; and the new $150 million Defence Industry Development Grant is designed to grow Australia’s defence industry. EX2 HEADLINES - www.ex2.com.au  ·      Defence conducts live-fire test of Fractl:2 high energy laser ·      Australian and the US team up on AI ·      New grant program designed to grow Australian defence industry In Other News: ·      Anduril to demonstrate SM-6 rocket motors for US Navy ·      Exail selected to contribute to E=MCM project ·      Defence describes outline of Collins-class LOTE ·      KBR’s Iron Stallion monitors space above Australia ·      USAF, DIU select four companies for ETV project ·      Army to introduce Innovaero OWL loitering munition in 2024 ·      Airbus unveils autonomous Wingman concept ·      US Navy submarine tender arrives in Australia ·      BAE Systems to develop new RF airborne decoy countermeasure ·      First tranche of Replicator initiative drones already in US service ·      Littoral operations the focus for Army Innovation Day 2024 ·      Defence names contractors for design of Adelaide submarine construction yard ·      ADSTAR 2024 call for submissions now open ·      DARPA down-selects six for Ph.1b of Ancillary program ·      UK DE&S to award contracts on £1 billion hypersonic missile framework ·      Eurodrone achieves PDR milestone ·      DroneShield wins $5.7 million follow-on US government contract ·      UK boosts naval shipbuilding program to 28 ships and submarines Read these stories and more at EX. Innovation is all about new technologies and techniques that solve wicked problems; it’s about the R&D and innovation processes that develop these new technologies and techniques; it’s about the linkages, collaborations and inspiration that make them possible. It’s called thinking outside the square That’s what EX2 is all about.

A Starlink dish and router seized by security forces from rebels in Manipur have been judged inoperable and incompatible with the region. Forensic examinations indicated that the gadgets, tagged with the Starlink insignia, could not operate in the state bordering Myanmar. "The devices had definitive markings of Starlink, but they are incompatible in this region," a senior officer said. The equipment was returned to the Department of Telecommunications and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for further investigation. Initial investigations indicate the devices were inoperable, but additional forensic reports are required. For more details, visit our website- https://lnkd.in/dJM7GdGC. #technology #event #development #india #research #planning #soldiers #soldierforlife #civildefence #newsupdate #talent #jobs #socialmedia #militaryfamilies #militarycommunity #ManipurViolence #Starlink #TechForensics #SatelliteInternet #IndiaDefense

How to set the #MMSI code for #RM40 A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number is a series of nine digits that uniquely identifies a DSC radio or group of #DSC radios on board a ship. Please note that if your handheld radio does not have a DSC, it is not necessary to obtain an MMSI number. Preparation for Setup 1. A computer 2. A RM40 programming cable 3. A RM40 VHF marine radio 4. Download the software support---Firmware/Software (https://lnkd.in/gRshrA4N...) Steps to set up MMSI Step 1.Connect the walkie-talkie to the computer and open the software. Step 2. Read your intercom settings. Step 3. Click DCS and select "COMMON" and fill in your MMSI code in the position shown in the following picture. Step 4. Save your settings and write them to your walkie-talkie. #tips #Retevis #wearetogether

2 arm forces helicopters collide in Lumut; PM sends condolences, investigation team to be formed #latest #vanakkammalaysia #2arm #forces #helicopters #collide #Lumut #PM #sends #condolences #investigation #team #to #be #formed #trendingnewsmalaysia #malaysiatamilnews #fyp #vmnews #foryoupage

2 arm forces helicopters collide in Lumut; PM sends condolences, investigation team to be formed #latest #vanakkammalaysia #2arm #forces #helicopters #collide #Lumut #PM #sends #condolences #investigation #team #to #be #formed #trendingnewsmalaysia #malaysiatamilnews #fyp #vmnews #foryoupage

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of a Standard Missile 6, representing a step-change in the lethality, air and missile defence, and long-range strike capability of Navy’s surface combatant fleet. The Standard Missile 6 will be progressively deployed across Navy’s Hobart class destroyers and, in the future, the Hunter class frigates. The Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) or RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM) was designed for extended-range anti-air warfare (ER-AAW) purposes, providing capability against fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-ship cruise missiles. This is another significant milestone in enhancing the lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, consistent with the Albanese Government’s National Defence Strategy and the Independent Analysis into Navy’s Surface Combatant Fleet. In response to Australia’s challenging strategic circumstances, the Albanese Government is enhancing deterrence by rapidly boosting the Navy’s long-range strike capabilities and providing greater capacity to strike maritime, land and air targets at longer distances. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gGtVTeJf