Member of Pro-IS WhatsApp Group Warns Against Listening Devices Embedded in Phone Accessories
A member of a pro-Islamic State (IS) WhatsApp group warned against using mobile phone accessories that may contain listening devices.
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Caliphate Cyber Shield Deface Websites for “#RevengeNewZealand” Hacking Campaign
Following the release of a graphic video threatening New Zealand, the Islamic State (IS)-linked Caliphate Cyber Shield (CCS) claimed the defacement of two New Zealand-based websites as part of their recently-launched hacking campaign “#RevengeNewZealand.”
Summary of ACCA “Harvest of Hacks” Releases: March 8-21
The Islamic State (IS)-linked Ansar al-Khilafah Cyber Army (ACCA) released two weekly “Harvest of Hacks” infographics covering activity from March 8th through the 21st.
Using Disturbing IS Beheading Clips, Caliphate Cyber Shield Threatens New Zealand
In a video featuring disturbing clips from Islamic State (IS) videos of beheading prisoners, the IS-aligned Caliphate Cyber Shield (CCS) threatened New Zealand.
Pro-AQ Telegram Bot Promotes “Conversations” Encrypted Chat App as Alternative to Telegram
A bot on Telegram administrated by al-Qaeda (AQ) supporters promoted Conversations, an encrypted messaging app, as an alternative to Telegram in response to crackdowns.
Caliphate Cyber Shield Claims Several Website Defacements
The Islamic State (IS)-linked Caliphate Cyber Shield (CCS) claimed the defacement of several websites.
IS-Linked Georgia Woman Kim Anh Vo’s History with “Kill List”-Producing Hacker Groups
In light of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) arrest of Kim Anh Vo, a Georgia woman accused of working with various Islamic State (IS)-linked hacking groups, the following SITE Intelligence Group report details Vo’s online activities.
IS-linked Media Group Creates Profile on GoLike.me Social Media Platform
An Islamic State (IS)-linked media group, Nashir News, created an official profile on GoLike.me, a social media platform with a strong resemblance to Facebook.
“Baghdadi’s Hack Section” Creates and Disseminates Android Chat App
The pro-Islamic State (IS) “Baghdadi’s Hack Section” released an application for Android allowing users to chat without a phone number.