July 2025 Security News

Missouri Guard Hosts Cyber Exchange with Panamanian Partners Army News 31 Jul 2025 -- U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with U.S. Southern Command, hosted a cyber subject matter exchange alongside Panamanian government and security agencies this week to enhance joint cyber readiness and strengthen regional partnerships.
Life imprisonment for terrorist crimes Swedish Security Service 31 Jul 2025 -- An individual has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Stockholm District Court for terrorist crimes and gross war crimes. The individual has been convicted for murdering a Jordanian fighter pilot together and in collusion with other perpetrators belonging to the Islamic State.
Migrant Crossings at the Darien Gap Continue to Plummet, Crossings Are Down 99.98% DHS 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced migrant crossings at the Darien Gap have dropped 99.98% for the months of May and June 2025 compared to a peak under the Biden Administration in August 2023.
California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Violations US Dept. of Justice 31 Jul 2025 -- Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., of Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the Department of the Air Force.
Nearly all National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles are demobilizing, Governor Newsom demands those remaining be released California Governor - Gavin Newsom 31 Jul 2025 -- Nearly two months after the unlawful federalization of units of the California National Guard, and deployment of almost 5,000 soldiers in the Los Angeles area, all but 300 National Guard members are expected to go home soon.
Trump's unlawful CalGuard power grab results in 57% decrease in fentanyl pounds seized California Governor - Gavin Newsom 31 Jul 2025 -- While President Trump comes to the realization that his unlawful deployment of the military in Los Angeles has been unnecessary and deeply unpopular, there has been a significant drop in the reported fentanyl seizures by California National Guard members.
Sanctions against terrorism: Council renews the EU Terrorist List EC/CEU 29 Jul 2025 -- The Council decided today to renew the list of persons, groups and entities subject to restrictive measures with a view to combatting terrorism, delisting one deceased person and maintaining the rest unchanged.
India says all suspects behind Kashmir's Pahalgam attack killed Press TV 29 Jul 2025 -- India claims three suspected armed men killed in Indian-administered Kashmir were responsible for the April killings of tourists in the Pahalgam region, an attack that sparked a sharp military escalation with Pakistan.
Coast Guard offloads more than $74 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Eastern Pacific US Coast Guard 29 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma's crew offloaded approximately 9,970 pounds of cocaine worth $73.7 million, Tuesday, at Port Everglades.
Three terrorists who masterminded attack on Chinese engineers in Karachi in Nov killed in Pakistan counterterrorism operation: media Global Times 29 Jul 2025 -- Three terrorists, including the mastermind behind the November 2024 attack on Chinese engineers, were killed during a counterterrorism operation in Karachi city in Pakistan, said Pakistan officials as reported by the Dawn.
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on DOD Personnel Support to ICE DoD 25 Jul 2025 -- "The Department of Defense announced today a change in the duty status of military personnel supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in its immigration law enforcement mission."
Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan Cartel Headed by Maduro US Treasury 25 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Cartel de los Soles(a.k.a. Cartel of the Suns) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Cartel de los Soles is a Venezuela-based criminal group headed by Nicolas Maduro Moros and other high-ranking Venezuelan individuals in the Maduro regime that provides material support to foreign terrorist organizations threatening the peace and security of the United States, namely Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
PH, Canada pledge stronger cyber defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 25 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines and Canada reiterated their commitment to beefing up their cyber defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Friday.
Cyber Scholars Converge on Washington, Prepare to Defend the Nation's Digital Frontlines DoD News 24 Jul 2025 -- Fifty top university and college cyber scholars from nearly 30 states and U.S. territories gathered at George Washington University's Science and Engineering Hall for the Defense Department Cyber Service Academy boot camp, July 21-22, 2025.
China rejects groundless accusations, smears against China under cybersecurity issues pretext, FM on reported attack at Microsoft software Global Times 23 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Microsoft server software allegedly being targeted by large-scale "cyber espionage activities," Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that he was not aware of the specific situation mentioned.
Governor Newsom calls for immediate withdrawal of all soldiers in Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 21 Jul 2025 -- As pressure continues mounting for the President to end the unlawful deployment of soldiers in Los Angeles, with the remaining Marines in the area withdrawing 2,000 federalized National Guard members still remain - away from their families, communities and civilian jobs as doctors, police, and teachers.
Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme US Dept. of Justice 21 Jul 2025 -- Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico.
Global Hack Hits US Agencies via Microsoft SharePoint Flaw Sputnik 21 Jul 2025 -- Hackers attacked US government agencies and companies thanks to a vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint application, the Washington Post reports, citing officials and private researchers.
Deportation Actions Against U.S. Legal Permanent Residents Affiliated With Haitian Foreign Terrorist Organization Viv Ansanm US Dept. of State 21 Jul 2025
Effective partnerships can stop the next pandemic UN News 21 Jul 2025 -- "There will be another pandemic, and it will not be 100 years from now."
Six Months of Keeping America Safe Under President Trump and Secretary Noem DHS 20 Jul 2025 -- "In just six months, President Trump and Secretary Noem have delivered the American people a long list of victories in their mission to secure the homeland and Make America Safe Again."
U.S. rejects amended WHO health regulations People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- The United States said on Friday that the country has rejected amendments to the international health regulations adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year.
Statement by the MFA of Ukraine on the Introduction of Cyber Sanctions Against the Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 19 Jul 2025
Chinese Embassy in Singapore rejects local media reports linking cyber espionage group to China, voices strong dissatisfaction Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in Singapore on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction with local media reports alleging the UNC3886 group, believed to be behind recent cyberattacks in Singapore, is linked to China, citing claim of a cybersecurity firm of certain country. The embassy reiterated its firm opposition to such baseless smears.
NZ joins international condemnation of Russian cyber attacks New Zealand Government 19 Jul 2025 -- New Zealand has echoed international condemnation of malicious cyber activity by the Russian Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Hybrid threats / Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU condemning Russia's persistent hybrid campaigns against the EU, its Member States and partners EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Union remains unwavering and unequivocal in its strong condemnation of the persistent malicious activities posed by Russia.
UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin's malicious regime UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.
Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom Canada 18 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: Estonia condemns Russia's malicious cctivities in the UK's cyberspace Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, on 18 July, the UK Foreign Office published a statement accusing Russia of malicious cyberattacks targeting British cyberspace.
Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities NATO 18 Jul 2025
Poland stands in solidarity with the UK over Russia's harmful actions in cyberspace Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- Poland stands in solidarity with the United Kingdom as it imposes restrictive measures against three units of GRU (the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation), as well as several individuals linked to GRU.
NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU) Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU).
Designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) by the United States Department of State (July 18, 2025) India MEA 18 Jul 2025 -- The Government of India welcomes the decision of the United States Department of State to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returns home to Florida after 60-day patrol US Coast Guard 18 Jul 2025 -- The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Friday, following a 60-day maritime border security patrol in the Gulf of America.
U.S. Coast Guard, USS Sampson conduct drug interdiction in Eastern Pacific US Navy 18 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted two suspected drug smugglers, and seized approximately 3,439 pounds of cocaine in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean July 10.
Iran rejects baseless accusations in AMIA bombing case IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has vehemently dismissed the unfounded accusations leveled against the country in the prolonged AMIA bombing case.
Iran rejects Argentine's 'baseless' accusations in 1994 AMIA case, urges fair probe Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Tehran has dismissed "baseless" accusations leveled by Argentine at Iranian nationals in connection with the deadly 1994 AMIA bombing, urging the country's judiciary to handle the case fairly without third-party influence.
Chinese FM responds to Trump's claim that China will soon sentence people to death for fentanyl manufacturing and distribution Global Times 17 Jul 2025 -- In response to the claims made by US President Donald Trump saying that he thinks China will soon sentence people to death for fentanyl manufacturing and distribution, and he expressed optimism about the prospects of reaching an agreement with Beijing on illicit drugs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China has repeatedly stated that fentanyl is the US' problem, not China's. The responsibility lies in the US itself.
Terrorist Designation of The Resistance Front US Dept. of State 17 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Sanctioning Key Members of Foreign Terrorist Organization Tren de Aragua US Dept. of State 17 Jul 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning the head and key members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that originated in Venezuela and has launched a campaign of terror throughout our hemisphere.
Treasury Sanctions Top Leaders of Tren de Aragua US Treasury 17 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (a.k.a. "Niño Guerrero")—the head of Tren de Aragua—and five other key Tren de Aragua leaders and affiliates. Tren de Aragua is a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that originated in Venezuela and continues to expand.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home, offloads approximately $93.2 million worth of drugs in St. Petersburg US Coast Guard 17 Jul 2025 -- The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute offloaded nearly 12,600 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $93.2 million, in their homeport of St. Petersburg, Thursday, following a 59-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific.
California Guard's 79th IBCT Activated as Brigade for First Time in History Army News 16 Jul 2025 -- In a historic first, more than 2,000 Soldiers from the California Army National Guard's 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were mobilized under Title 10 federal orders to support federal agencies in the greater Los Angeles area.
UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Gov.UK 16 Jul 2025 -- Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive visit to London.
Governor Newsom calls on Trump to end Los Angeles militarization, shares community resources California Governor - Gavin Newsom 16 Jul 2025
Pentagon orders half of National Guard to leave Los Angeles People's Daily 16 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday ordered 2,000 of the roughly 4,000 California National Guard members deployed in the Los Angeles area to return to their home commands.
President Pezeshkian urges stronger multi-layered protection of national data in cyberspace Press TV 16 Jul 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for a fundamental review of the country's physical and multi-layered protection of national data in cyberspace, calling it a critical priority in digital governance.
Taiwan's COVID-19 cases fall, ongoing vigilance crucial: CDC CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- COVID-19 cases in Taiwan have continued to decline, but health authorities are urging the public to remain alert as the risk of severe illness and death remain high, particularly among older adults and those with chronic health conditions.
Coast Guard seizes over 240,000 pounds of cocaine, doubling amount interdicted over previous year DHS 15 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it has seized 242,244 pounds of cocaine since the start of President Trump's administration on January 20th. This is a more than 100% increase over the cocaine seized under the previous administration over the same period in 2024.
Justice Department Highlights DEA Drug Seizures for First Half of 2025, Successful Operations Over the Last Several Weeks US Dept. of Justice 15 Jul 2025 -- Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi highlighted the great work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to get illegal drugs off our streets and protect innocent Americans from addiction, overdose, and drug-related crime and violence.
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Designates ISIS Facilitators in Africa US Treasury 14 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) announced joint designations of three ISIS facilitators in Africa. The individuals being designated have served as key ISIS financiers and operatives, facilitating the activities of the terrorist group and its leaders operating across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia, and South Africa. This is the eighth round of joint designations by the TFTC.
Norway Joins the Tallinn Mechanism to Support Ukraine's Cyber Resilience Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 11 Jul 2025 -- Norway has become the 12th country to join the Tallinn Mechanism — an international initiative that helps Ukraine strengthen its cybersecurity. The official announcement was made during the Ukraine Recovery Conference.
Secretary Noem Protects American Taxpayers Against Wasteful Contracts While Revolutionizing Coast Guard for the 21st Century DHS 11 Jul 2025 -- Today, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a wasteful shipbuilding contract to protect American taxpayer dollars while revolutionizing the United States Coast Guard for the 21st century.
Attorney General Bondi Takes Action to End the Subsidization of Open Borders US Dept. of Justice 11 Jul 2025 -- Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced today a decisive move to help end the subsidization of open borders by taxpayers.
Pro-Palestinian protest leader sues Trump for $20 million Press TV 11 Jul 2025 -- A prominent pro-Palestine Columbia University graduate has sued US President Donald Trump's administration for $20 million over his arrest and detention by immigration agents.
EU-Central Asia: First Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jul 2025 -- On 10 July, the European Union and Central Asian countries convened for their first Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Fourteenth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah's Terrorist and Illicit Activities US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025 -- The United States Department of State, United States Department of Justice, and Europol convened the fourteenth meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on countering Hizballah's terrorist and illicit activities on July 9-10. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and financial practitioners from approximately 30 governments from across the Middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America participated in this session.
NCIS Deploys Special Agents aboard Guided-Missile Destroyers Patrolling Southern Border US Navy 10 Jul 2025 -- The Navy deployed two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in mid-March to conduct border security objectives in support of the U.S. Northern Command southern border mission: the USS Gravely (DDG 107) to the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, and the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) to the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this summer, the USS Cole (DDG 67) relieved the USS Gravely after 83 days of service to the mission.
WHO Member States hold first meeting, agree on next steps to take forward key elements of the WHO Pandemic Agreement WHO 10 Jul 2025 -- WHO Member States have held their first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the historic legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics.
Justice Department Announces Arrest of Prolific Chinese State-Sponsored Contract Hacker US Dept. of Justice 08 Jul 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that Xu Zewei (???), 33, of the People's Republic of China was arrested on July 3 in Italy at the request of the United States. Xu and his co-defendant, PRC national Zhang Yu (??), 44, are charged in a nine-count indictment, unsealed today in the Southern District of Texas, for their involvement in computer intrusions between February 2020 and June 2021, including the indiscriminate HAFNIUM computer intrusion campaign that compromised thousands of computers worldwide, including in the United States. Xu was arrested in Milan, Italy, and will face extradition proceedings.
UN experts alarmed by resumption of US deportations to third countries, warn authorities to assess risks of torture OHCHR 08 Jul 2025 -- UN human rights experts today sounded the alarm at the human rights implications of a recent ruling by the United States' Supreme Court that paves the way for deportations of foreign nationals to third countries.
SEK 135 million in new support to Ukraine's civil cybersecurity Government Offices of Sweden 07 Jul 2025 -- Sweden is providing a new contribution of SEK 135 million to Ukraine's civil cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure are an increasing threat in many countries, especially Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive rapid support from EU cyber experts in case of major attacks Ukraine Government 07 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology Development - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov signed amendments to the Agreement on Ukraine's participation in the EU's Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027).
With Improved Conditions, DHS Ends TPS for Honduras DHS 07 Jul 2025 -- After finding improved country conditions in Honduras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status, as required by the statute. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice.
DHS Terminates TPS for Nicaragua: It Was Never Meant to Last 25 Years DHS 07 Jul 2025 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, which will expire on July 5, 2025. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice.
Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 07 Jul 2025 -- Two Chinese nationals and a New York woman, all members of a prolific Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO), pleaded guilty today to money laundering charges involving drug trafficking proceeds. They are the last of six total defendants charged in the indictment to plead guilty.
China exposes series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNERT/CC) has uncovered a series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups to carry out ongoing cyberattacks against China and other countries, according to a statement released Monday via its official WeChat account.
Australia and Philippines strengthen cyber resilience Australia DOD 07 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Philippine Army have participated in a combined defensive cyber activity to enhance regional cybersecurity.
USNORTHCOM to Provide DoD Support to ICE US Northern Command 03 Jul 2025 -- Approximately 200 Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, are conducting a movement to Florida, to augment U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission with critical administrative and logistical capabilities at locations as directed by ICE.
U.S. judge blocks Trump ban on asylum claims People's Daily 03 Jul 2025 -- A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's latest effort to shut the nation's asylum door, ruling that the White House overstepped both Congress's immigration statutes and the Constitution.
Justice Department Files Motion to Prevent Construction Delays for "Alligator Alcatraz" Immigration Detention Center in Florida US Dept. of Justice 03 Jul 2025 -- The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to prevent unnecessary construction delays for Florida's temporary immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades.
Trump admin. builds 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center for undocumented immigrants Press TV 03 Jul 2025 -- The United States government has built a controversial detention center for undocumented immigrants and deportees in a remote region west of Miami, Florida.
Sanctioning Senior Members of Longstanding Hizballah Financial Institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH) US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2025 -- Today, the United States sanctioned seven senior officials and one entity linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH), a Hizballah-controlled financial institution.
Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Financial Officials US Treasury 03 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning seven senior officials and one entity associated with the Hizballah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH), which was designated by OFAC in 2007. These officials have served in senior management roles for AQAH and have facilitated the evasion of U.S. sanctions, enabling Hizballah's access to the formal financial system. Today's action underscores Treasury's commitment to disrupting Hizballah's sanctions evasion schemes and supporting efforts by the new Lebanese government to limit the terrorist group's influence, particularly as entities like AQAH continue to undermine the already fragile Lebanese economy.
Coast Guard renames geographic operational districts US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028).
Coast Guard District 5 renamed to Coast Guard East District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 11 renamed to Southwest District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 7 renamed to Coast Guard Southeast District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 8 renamed to Heartland District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 17 renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 14 renamed to Coast Guard Oceania District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 1 renamed to Northeast District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Coast Guard District 13 renamed to Northwest District US Coast Guard 03 Jul 2025
Washington Army Guard trains in water bucket operations Army News 03 Jul 2025 -- To prepare for wildfire season, aviation crews from the Washington Army National Guard have been working to become certified in water bucket operations, completing as many repetitions as possible while building relationships.
Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry of DPRK Gives Answer KCNA 04 Jul 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on July 3 as regards the fact that the U.S. judicial authorities recently prosecuted DPRK citizens on the suspicion of a "cyber crime" and put them on a wanted list:
Pentagon Provides Update on Southern Border, Recruitment Numbers DoD News 02 Jul 2025 -- Approximately 8,500 military personnel attached to Joint Task Force Southern Border continue to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to identify, track and disrupt threats to security at the southern border, the Defense Department announced today during a press conference at the Pentagon.
Sweden and Estonia join forces to bolster Ukraine's cyber defences Estonia MFA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is committing €12.2 million to boost Ukraine's civilian cyber resilience within the framework of the Tallinn Mechanism, with activities being implemented by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).
Member of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged with Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials in Connection with Hit List US Dept. of Justice 02 Jul 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in the Eastern District of California in an eight-count indictment for conspiracy, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and other offenses in connection with his work on a hit list of "high value targets" for assassination.
Presentation of the Slovenian-Croatian Federation of Cyber Training Facilities Republic of Slovenia 02 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Ministry of Defence hosted a presentation of the Slovenian-Croatian Cyber Range Connect project, aimed at establishing a federation of cyber training ranges on the SimSpace platform.
Coast Guard offloads more than $20 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea US Coast Guard 02 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland's crew offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.
NSB Alerts the Significant Cybersecurity Risks in China-Made Mobile Applications ROC NSB 01 Jul 2025 -- In recent years, the international community has shown growing concerns over cybersecurity issues deriving from China-developed mobile applications (apps).
Task Force 51 releases 150 members of the California National Guard US Northern Command 01 Jul 2025 -- At the recommendation of Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, Commander, U.S. Northern Command, and approved by the Secretary of Defense, Task Force 51 will release approximately 150 members of the California National Guard from the Federal Protection mission today.
Trump administration escalates legal battles with Los Angeles People's Daily 01 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Justice Department on Monday sued the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and the City Council, asking a federal judge to strike down the city's "sanctuary" ordinance on the grounds it obstructs federal immigration enforcement.
Treasury Sanctions Global Bulletproof Hosting Service Enabling Cybercriminals and Technology Theft US Treasury 01 Jul 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, for its role in supporting cybercriminal activity targeting victims in the United States and around the world. BPH service providers sell access to specialized servers and other computer infrastructure designed to help cybercriminals like ransomware actors, personal information stealers, and drug vendors evade detection and resist law enforcement attempts to disrupt their malicious activities.
Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returns home after 51-day counter-migration patrol in the Windward Passage US Coast Guard 01 Jul 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Tuesday, following a 51-day patrol in the Windward Passage.
UN experts urge United Kingdom not to misuse terrorism laws against protest group Palestine Action OHCHR 01 Jul 2025 -- UN experts* today urged the United Kingdom not to ban the "direct action" group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.
PH, Australia end 6-week cyber warfare drills Philippine News Agency 01 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday it has conducted six weeks of cyber warfare exercises with the Australian Defense Force (ADF) to strengthen their cyber defense and resilience through collaborative cyber operations.

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