27 June 2017 Cyber Attack
- “CSE statement on Global Ransomware Attacks — CSE continues to closely monitor the recent global cyber/ransomware attacks. As we have seen in recent attacks, today’s attacks continue to indiscriminately target both organizations and individuals …” (Communications Security Establishment)
- “Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Then Spreads Internationally”
- “Cyberattack reaches Asia, new targets hit by ransomware”
- “Global Ransomware Attack Hits Ukraine, Causes Worldwide Turmoil”
- “Cyber attack sweeps globe, researchers see ‘WannaCry’ link”
- “Wave of new cyberattacks spreads, hitting multinationals”
- “Firms scramble to recover from wave of cyberattacks”
- “Massive cyberattack hits Europe with widespread ransom demands”
- “Petya cryptoware to blame massive cyber-attack at companies in Ukraine, Russia – Group-IB experts”
- “What is the Petya ransomware spreading across Europe? WIRED explains”
- “Petya malware cyber attack potent, uses multiple techniques”
- “Ukraine deputy prime minister says government computer network down”
- “Websites of (UKR) National Police and Ministry of Internal Affairs disabled due to cyber attack”
- “Huge cyber-attack at Ukrainian govt agencies’ network stopped”
- “Ukraine cyberattacks disrupt some Chernobyl radiation checks”
- “DPR communications minister notes low-level cybersecurity in Ukraine”
- “Ukrainian Interior Ministry Accuses Russia of Cyberattacks”
- “Huge cyber-attack at Ukraine organized by Russian intelligence services – advisor to interior minister”
- “Ukraine’s Internet association chief rules out Russia’s role in Petya ransomware attack”
- More via Google News
Internal Security
- “Canada’s Military Gets More Cyber, and the Headaches That Come With It”
- “The battle over encryption and what it means for our privacy”
- “Peter MacKay: Canada cannot afford to turn soft on terrorism. It still needs C-51”
- “Trudeau says national security not jeopardized in China takeover of Norsat”
- “We desperately need a way to defend against online propaganda”
- “Global effort needed to stop online radicalization”
#CANvsISIL
- “Canadian sniper’s shot ‘entirely consistent’ with non-combat role, Trudeau says”
- “Le «kill shot» en Irak: un appui clair et fort de Justin Trudeau”
- “Canadian Sniper’s Record Kill In Iraq ‘Entirely Consistent’ With Non-Combat Mission: Trudeau”
- “Canadians should “celebrate” JTF2 sniper’s killing of Islamic State gunman, says Trudeau”
- “Un tireur d’élite canadien fait la fierté de Justin Trudeau”
- “Justin Trudeau: Record-Breaking Canadian Sniper Who Killed ISIS Jihadi With Two-Mile Shot Should Be ‘Celebrated’ “
Everyone Else Vs. ISIL
- “Will ISIS Survive the Collapse of the Caliphate?” (Counter Extremism Project)
- “Iraq’s Kurds question motives behind independence vote — The political establishment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is divided in opposition to and support for holding a referendum on independence and what the government’s priorities should otherwise be …”
- “ISIS Is Almost Defeated in Iraq, but Thousands of Christians Refuse to Return to Their Homes”
- “U.N. goes stealth to help rebuild ISIS-ravaged Iraq”
- “The Islamic State’s Internal Rifts and Social Media Ban”
#Syria
- “Pentagon says it has detected ‘active preparations’ by Syria for chemical attack” – “US Suspects Activity at Syrian Air Base Used in Chemical Attack” – “As Chemical Accusations Flew, U.S. Spy Planes Gathered Off of Syria” – “Why the White House scrambled to put out a new warning about chemical weapons in Syria” – “UN stops short of commenting US reports of chemical attack preparations in Syria” – “Russia: U.S. chemical attack assertions complicate Syria peace talks – RIA”
- “Russia in Syria Monitor, June 20-27, 2017” – “Syrian President visits Russian air base at Hmeymim in western Syria”
- “Turkey returns fire on Kurdish YPG in northern Syria: military”
- “UN envoy maps out ‘ideal trajectory’ to next round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva” (UN info-machine) – “Trilateral agreement on Syria helping reduce level of violence — UN envoy”
- “Diplomat vows CNN will not get off the hook with ash-covered toddler clip — The Russian Foreign Ministry will take more measures regarding the CNN report on three-year-old Omran Daqneesh, who was allegedly injured during the Russian Aerospace Forces’ operation in Aleppo, the ministry’s official spokeswoman has said …” – “Omran Daqneesh, young face of Aleppo suffering, seen on Syrian TV” (CNN)
Cold War 2.0: Russia/Baltics/Eastern Europe
- “Canada, European NATO states to raise defense spending by 4.3 percent in 2017” – “NATO chief: US allies to spend $12 billion more this year”
- “Minister Sajjan to attend NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels — Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will travel to Brussels, Belgium for a series of bilateral meetings on June 28, and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministerial Meeting on June 29 …”
- “Russia forms new military transport branch to deploy divisions”
- Really??? “Russian Senator Denies NATO Claims of Nuclear Missile Deployments in Kaliningrad”
- “Is Diplomatic War Possible Between Vilnius And Minsk?”
- “The Birth of a European Defence?”
- “Envoy says military dialogue may help ensure safety over Baltic Sea”
- “Belarus receives Chinese armoured vehicles”
- “Russia starts design work on Priboy advanced helicopter carrier”
- “Kremlin Watch Monitor: Americans want to add a helping hand”
- “Soviet Docs Shed Light on the Red Army’s Booze-Fueled Nuclear Vacation in Cuba”
- “The activity of pro-Russian extremist groups in Central-Eastern Europe”
#Ukraine
- “Canada’s Veterans Transition Network Helping Ukrainian Charity Develop Mental-Health Programs for Former Troops in Strife-Torn European Nation — In both countries, emotionally suffering Veterans often feel they have few options to turn to for support apart from private charities lie the Veterans Transition Network and the International Association for Support of Ukraine …”
- “Ukrainian military sailors and NATO experts discussed ways of reforming and developing the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian)
- “Kyiv to step up counter-terrorism security after cyber attacks, car blasts” – “NSDC approves number of measures to step up counter-terrorism measures in Ukraine” –“Oleksandr Turchynov held an operational meeting with the leaders of the security and defense sector of Ukraine — Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov held an operational meeting with the leaders of the security and defense sector devoted to working out adequate measures to counter Russian hybrid threats …” – “National Security Council boosts counter-terrorism measures — Decision made due to today’s murder of Ukrainian officer, presumably designed by Russian special services, – Council Secretary …”
- Latest on Car-bombed UKR MilInt Officer “Main investigation version towards car blast In Kyiv is Russian trace, – Matios” – “Kiev’s Accusation of Ukraine Officer’s Death ‘Imagination’ – Russian Lawmaker” – “Former LPR Deputy: Poroshenko Could Be Behind the Blowing Up of the Colonel of Ukrainian Intelligence” – “Details of death of Ukraine’s intelligence officer Shapoval”
- Updates from All Sides “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 26 June 2017” – “ATO News: Situation Update, east of Ukraine as of morning, June 27, 2017” (UKR MoD) – “Ukraine Conflict Monitor, June 20-27, 2017” – UKR govt ATO map, 28 June 2017 – UKR govt ATO map, 27 June 2017 – “OSCE reports almost 70 explosions in Donbas within one day” – “Russian proxies attack Ukraine 31 times in last day” – “Seven ceasefire violations reported in LPR” – “Donbas conflict: 31 shelling reported over the day” – “21 ceasefire violations recorded in DPR in 24 hours” – “Ukrainian army violates ceasefire 21 times over 24 hours – DPR Operations Command” – “Ukrainian commandos trained to carry out terrorist attacks in DPR during “harvest ceasefire” “ – “Kiev forces prepare for terrorist attacks in DPR during truce”
- “Oh, Those Russians …” “Defense Ministry refutes BBC reports on alleged capture of Russian serviceman in Ukraine” – “In the Lugansk region, Russian military serviceman Victor Ageyev, who was drafted in the Altai Territory and served under a contract, was taken prisoner. The BBC was informed about this by the interlocutors in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the command of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade of the armed forces of Ukraine …” (BBC, in Russian) – “Aggressive Russian “soft power” in Ukraine on eve of the war” (InformNapalm.org) – “Russia’s Neighbor Ukraine Besieged by ‘Fake News’ and Hacking Years Before United States”
- “500 Young Guard activists pledge loyalty to LPR — Some 500 activists of the Young Guard youth organization operating under the aegis of the Mir Luganschine social movement took a loyalty oath to the Republic, which is home to the famous World War II underground resistance group …”
- RUS media: “Russian Radars Could Not ‘Miss’ Missile Approaching MH17 Flight in Donbass”
- “US State Department informs on labor camps for DPRK citizens in Russia”
- “LPR addresses human rights defenders to help liberate AFU-captured soldiers — The LPR People’s Militia appeals to international human rights organizations to assist in the liberation of the Republic’s servicemen captured by Kiev’s security forces, stated the official representative of the LPR Defense Ministry, Lieutenant-Colonel Andrei Marochko …”
- “Donbass Settlement Decisions Shouldn’t Be Made Without DPR, LPR – Kremlin”
Cold War 2.0: China/Asia-Pacific
- “India, China trade accusations of border incursion”
- “Launch of China’s New Fully Homegrown 10,000-ton Class Destroyer” – “China launches first 10,000-ton-class guided-missile destroyer” – ‘China’s navy launches latest generation destroyer” – “China launches new 10,000-tonne guided-missile destroyer”
- “PLA to parade prowess in Hong Kong” – “China makes its military more visible in Hong Kong”
- “YJ-12 Sea-Skimming Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile”
- “China, Japan to hold talks on maritime affairs”
- “China strives to reconcile Kabul, Islamabad” – “China defends Pakistan, says it’s fighting terror” – “A day after India and the US asked Pakistan to stop cross-border terror, China today put up a strong defence of its ‘all-weather’ ally, saying Islamabad was at the frontlines of the fight against terrorism …”
- “China hits back at US for speaking ‘irresponsibly on China’s domestic affairs’ “
- “China passes tough new intelligence law”
Cold War 2.0: The Koreas
- “Imagery Confirms Recent Media Reports of Rocket Engine Test”
- “What China wants in return for pressuring North Korea”
- “Can Moon close gap in US-S.Korea alliance?”
- “U.S. worries Russia could step up North Korea support to fill China void”
- “South Korea’s bold plan for dealing with the nuclear-armed North: Walkom — South Korea President Moon Jae-in wants talks with the North’s Kim Jong Un. But will Donald Trump sign on? …”
#Afghanistan
- “Hockey Hall of Fame to display boards used by Canadian military — Rink served as outlet for soldiers stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan from 2006 to 2016 …”
- “Trump, Mattis, and the Future of Afghanistan”
What’s Canada Buying?
Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)
- “Minister Hehr announces appointments to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board” – “Le ministre Hehr annonce des nominations au Tribunal des anciens combattants”
Sexual Assault/Harassment in the CF
Other
- “Canadian military conducting operation in Northwest Territories”
- “Canadian is first female infantry officer to lead Queen’s Guard”
- “Canadian Armed Forces Welcomes New Judge Advocate General”
- “Unions warn private contractors could jeopardize public security under Liberals’ new defence plan”
- “An upcoming Penticton performance of Canada’s Snowbirds aerobatic team this summer could be hazardous to your health, will cost you too much as a Canadian taxpayer and will be bad for the nation as a whole — according to 62 people from across the country …” – “Cancel military display at Penticton Peach Festival Petition” (GoPetition)
- “New exhibit opening at the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence”
- “How dare Trudeau buy all that military hardware”
- “How Canada will punch above its weight”
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