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CYBERSECURITY: Spain vows transparency in Pegasus probe - Analysis

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Spain vows transparency in Pegasus probe - Analysis Posted By GEO´ Newsteam - Gibraltar www.GEOPoliticalMatters.com AP News has reported that Spanish authorities are pledging full transparency as they launch inquiries into allegations that the phones of dozens of supporters of Catalan independence were hacked with the powerful and controversial spyware only sold to government agencies. An internal probe by the country’s intelligence agency, ( CNI ) a special parliamentary commission to share its results, and a separate investigation by Spain’s ombudsman will be arranged to show that central authorities in Madrid have “nothing to hide” the minister for presidency and relations with parliament, Félix Bolaños, announced Sunday. “The government has a clean conscience and we have nothing to hide,” Bolaños added. Citizen Lab, an experts group linked to the University of Toronto, said traces of Pegasus and other spyware by two Israeli companies, NSO Group and Candiru, were identified in de
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CYBER ATTACK: 10 Downing Street infected with Pegasus Spyware

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CYBER ATTACK: 10 Downing Street infected with Pegasus Spyware Posted By GEO´ Newsteam - Gibraltar www.GEOPoliticalMatters.com Researchers at Citizen Lab have confirmed earlier rumours that both 10 Downing Street and the UK Foreign Office have been infected by the notorious Israel developed spyware - Pegasus. Ron Deibert the Director of the Citizen Lab and Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto  wrote on the companies blog that "The suspected infections relating to the FCO were associated with Pegasus operators that we link to the UAE, India, Cyprus, and Jordan. The suspected infection at the UK Prime Minister’s Office was associated with a Pegasus operator we link to the UAE."   The United Kingdom is currently in the midst of several ongoing legislative and judicial efforts relating to regulatory questions surrounding cyber policy, as well as redress for spyware victims.  W
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ORF: The Geopolitical Imperative for Reorganising Global Supply Chains

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ORF: The Geopolitical Imperative for Reorganising Global Supply Chains Press Release Syndicated By GEO´ PR Wire - Gibraltar www. GEOPoliticalMatters.com/PRWire ORF: The Geopolitical Imperative for Reorganising Global Supply Chains By  Amitendu Palit   -  Observer Research Foundation Global supply chains are being restructured to achieve distinct geopolitical goals, given the strategic vulnerability of such networks due to being controlled by a few nations. Countries that are prominent sourcing hubs for some supply chains could potentially ‘weaponize’ their economic influence for larger geopolitical gains.  This brief argues that although multiple global efforts have been initiated to address such threats, efforts to restructure supply chains must be accompanied by financial incentives to minimise the costs associated with such a reorientation. Learn More/... About Observer Research Foundation The Beginning ORF began its journey in 1990 at the juncture of ideation tempered by pragmatism
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ENERGY SECURITY: Defending software build pipelines from malicious attack

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ENERGY SECURITY: Defending software build pipelines from malicious attack Press Release Syndicated By GEO´ PRWire www.GEOPoliticalMatters.com/PRWire Software pipeline security is an often overlooked area, but something the NCSC is regularly asked about.  Security for software developers is something the NCSC is often asked about, but one area often overlooked is the software build process. This blog explains why your build pipeline is one of the foundations of your system security, and why you should give it particular attention. See our guidance for the other security aspects of build process security, like code reviews and secrets management. Learn More/... About NCSC Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. We support the most critical organisations in the UK, the wider public sector, industry, SMEs as well as the general public. When incidents do occur, we provide effective incident response to minimise harm to the UK, help with recovery, and learn lessons f
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TORCHLIGHT: Advanced data analytics & intelligence will predict Risk

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TORCHLIGHT: Advanced data analytics & intelligence will predict Risk Press Release Syndicated by GEO´ PRWire - Gibraltar via GEOPoliticalMatters.com/PRWire Torchlight launches innovative behavioural intelligence platform for predicting risk Advanced data analytics and intelligence expertise identifying security threats early – providing unprecedented insight to help lower risk for government and corporate clients. Responding to an increasingly complex global risk environment, Torchlight is the product of the merger of U.S.-based Crowdpulse and U.K.-based Assynt Group , and combines world-class behavioural analytics, big data management and machine learning capabilities with global risk intelligence expertise. Torchlight provides its clients with unprecedented, data-driven insights and predictive capabilities to identify and manage digital, physical and metaphysical risks. The fast-growing company was founded by decorated special operations and intelligence veterans, combined with
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UNHCR Firmly opposes UK-Rwanda immigration processing

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UNHCR Firmly opposes UK-Rwanda immigration processing Posted By GEO´ PRWire Channel Team - Gibraltar via GEOPOliticalMatters.com/PRWire A deal reportedly made by the United Kingdom to send some migrants for processing and relocation to the Central African nation of Rwanda, are at odds with States’ responsibility to take care of those in need of protection, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Thursday. In an initial response, UNHCR spelled out that it was not a party to negotiations that have taken place between London and Kigali, which it is understood were part of an economic development partnership. According to news reports, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has said the scheme costing around $160 million, would “save countless lives” from human trafficking, and the often treacherous water crossing between southern England and the French coast, known as the English Channel. “UNHCR remains firmly opposed to arrangements that seek to transfer refugees and asylum seekers to third coun
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SANCTIONS: Abramovich has further €6.4 bn seized by Jersey (CI) Authorities

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SANCTIONS: Abramovich has further €6.4 billion seized by Jersey (CI) Authorities By GEO´ Newsteam - Gibraltar www.GEOPoliticalMatters.com Google Indexed on 140422 at 12:01 CET Sanctions hit, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has had another major body blow to his fortune after a Jersey (CI) court froze a further €6.4 bn (USD) in assets linked to the former Chelsea FC owner, this on top of Antigua and Barbuda announced that they were RWA to help the UK seize yachts owned by Mr Abramovich. The Russian oligarch was among several wealthy Russians added last month to the UK and European Union sanctions lists over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The asset freeze against Abramovich in Jersey is just shy of the €7.4 bn already seized by Swiss authorities from the 900 Russians on the EU and US sanctions lists. Learn More - Register Free to receive our full analysis direct to your inbox or smart device.   Image Credit: Dmitrijs Purgalvis
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