Khartoum, Sudan Conflict
Fighting has erupted in Sudan’s capital Khartoum and at other sites across the country as powerful rival military factions battle for control, increasing the risk of a nationwide civil war.
Japan Government Official Attacked
An investigation is underway following the detonation of a suspected smoke bomb at Saikazaki Port on April 15. The incident occurred as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to deliver a public speech at the port. Although the device exploded, Kishida was reportedly unharmed. Authorities have taken a suspect into custody, who they believe is […]
Nigeria Local Elections
Nigeria holds supplementary local elections. Nigeria will hold supplementary gubernatorial elections in Adamawa and Kebbi states and supplementary senatorial elections in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states April 15, 2023. If you have questions about secure travel to or in Nigeria, or require secure travel assistance, please contact our Secure Travel Desk at STOps@PIPM.ca or +1-416-937-1295 […]
Russian Hackers Attack Foreign Diplomatic Entities
A cyber espionage campaign targeting foreign ministries and diplomatic entities located in NATO member states, the European Union, and Africa has been ongoing and linked to the Russia-based APT29 (also known as Cozy Bear) threat actor. This information was provided by Poland’s Military Counterintelligence Service and the CERT Polska team. The observed activity is similar […]
Preparations Underway to Ramp up U.S. Weapons Productions with Taiwan
American defence contractors are preparing to significantly increase their weapon production in collaboration with Taiwan. In May, a group of U.S. defence industry representatives are scheduled to visit Taiwan to discuss the possibility of co-producing weapons and ammunition. If approved, this plan could help alleviate the mounting backlog of promised weapon shipments to Taipei.
iPhone Exploit
Qua-dream, an Israeli surveillanceware company, has been found to be targeting high-risk iPhones using a Zero-Click exploit. As per reports, threat actors have utilized QuaDream’s hacking tools to attack at least five individuals belonging to civil society across different regions such as North America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Civil Clashes in Nigeria
Increased security likely following attack between herdsman and farmers in Benue State, Nigeria: Further violence likely through mid-April. PIPM recommends secure travel assistance for travel in the area. For more details or secure travel assistance, please contact our Secure Travel Desk at STOps@PIPM.ca or +1-416-937-1295 (Direct.)
Caravan of 1,000+ Migrants Crossed US-Mexico Border
Over 1,000 migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the El Paso sector. Fox News’ Bill Melugin posted footage of the winding group fording the Rio Grande. According to Melugin, the migrants could be traced to a series of buses that recently traveled to Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican city on the river just south of El […]
EU: New Sanctions Imposed on Iran
On December 12th, the European Union imposed sanctions on 20 individuals and one entity who participated in the repression of anti-government protests in Iran. Additionally, the EU placed sanctions on four individuals and four entities involved in Iran’s drone deliveries to Russia. The sanctions were approved by foreign ministers from EU member states during a […]