Dlshad Othman
@dlshad.net
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Cyber Threat intelligence engineer at Amazon. Opinions are my own.
#Cyber
#Geopolitics
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David Oxley
about 1 month ago
On the heels of
@dlshad.net
and
@davidmagnotti.bsky.social
ās presentation at
#CYBERWARCON
, happy to share the associated AWS Security blog post (with IOCs)
aws.amazon.com/blogs/securi...
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New Amazon Threat Intelligence findings: Nation-state actors bridging cyber and kinetic warfare | Amazon Web Services
The new threat landscape The line between cyber warfare and traditional kinetic operations is rapidly blurring. Recent investigations by Amazon threat intelligence teams have uncovered a new trend tha...
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/new-amazon-threat-intelligence-findings-nation-state-actors-bridging-cyber-and-kinetic-warfare/
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CYBERWARCON
2 months ago
Meet our speaker Dlshad Othman! He has fifteen+ years of experience in threat intelligence, and has built a career at the intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics. He will be joining David Magnotti for their talk "Ping First, Boom Second", which will focus on Iranian cyber threat groups.
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David Oxley
3 months ago
ā¼ļø The
@cyberwarcon.bsky.social
agenda and presenters list is live. Proud that Amazon Cyber Threat Intelligence will be presenting for the first time on the intersection of Iranian cyber ops and kinetic strikes with Dlshad Othman and
@davidmagnotti.bsky.social
!
www.cyberwarcon.com/ping-first-b...
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Ping First, Boom Second ā CYBERWARCON
https://www.cyberwarcon.com/ping-first-boom-second
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War Noir
8 months ago
#Syria
šøš¾: "Islamic State" (
#ISIS
) conducted an ambush against
#SDF
members in Al-Shuhayl,
#DeirEzzor
. Militants used a Sawn-off "AKMSU" carbine (7.62x39mm counterfeit AKS-74U) fitted with
#Turkey
made š¹š· DLG-122 AKSU handguards āwhich is likely originated from
#HTS
/
#TFSA
.
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jamelle
8 months ago
we finally have a Chicago Guy for pope
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Choman, Kurdistan. This evening.
8 months ago
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Canāt be grateful enough
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Alexander McKeever
9 months ago
Randomly thereās a small Korean cafe in Damascus, run by a very sweet couple who told me they moved there 4 years ago and been in business since, also told me their kids are basically Syrian now
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I will be attending FirstCTI in Berlin, letās catchup if you are around!
9 months ago
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My three-year-old daughter called a metal song I was listening to a āHalloween grownups song.ā
9 months ago
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Signal
9 months ago
Right now there are a lot of new eyes on Signal, and not all of them are familiar with secure messaging and its nuances. Which means thereās misinfo flying around that might drive people away from Signal and private communications. 1/
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The current government of
#Syria
is extremely linked to armed groups some of which are on FTO lists including
#HTS
. The following interactive graph walks you through the structure of it.
querytab.com/data/v/4956/...
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https://querytab.com/data/v/4956/the-structure-and-leadership-of-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-hts-key-figures-factions-and-relationships
9 months ago
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Mark Chadbourn
10 months ago
Huge protests against Orban in Budapest.
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Eliot Higgins
10 months ago
āThe streets are empty, no one dares go outsideā: Syriaās Alawites terrorised by revenge killings
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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āThe streets are empty, no one dares go outsideā: Syriaās Alawites terrorised by revenge killings
Hundreds of civilians murdered by militant groups, throwing doubt over new governmentās ability to control the country - and US willingness to lift sanctions
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/15/the-streets-are-empty-no-one-dares-go-outside-syrias-alawites-terrorised-by-revenge-killings
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In the past 48 hours, at least 717 Syrians, mostly from the Alawite minority have been brutally killed by Syrian government forces. What many feared has now become a reality.
#Syria
10 months ago
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Eliot Higgins
10 months ago
The 3 members of the Bulgarian spy ring that spied on Bellingcat and plead not guilty have just been found guilty at the Old Bailey. The spy ring was directed by Wirecard fraudster Jan Marsalek on the behalf of the Russian intelligence services.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Three UK-based Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia
Jury convicts Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanchev over alleged plots around Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/07/three-bulgarian-nationals-found-guilty-spying-russia-uk
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Eliot Higgins
10 months ago
Bellingcat's new US division is looking for an executive director to make Bellingcat US the best Bellingcat it can be. Details of the role and compensation can be found here:
www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3408
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Bellingcat US | Executive Director
On-Ramps is a full-service executive search firm that exclusively serves the social sector, working with innovative, mission-driven organizations across diverse issue areas.
https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3408
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jen sometimes aph š»
10 months ago
this week's cover is on point ht:
@jamiegangel.bsky.social
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The Syrian governmentās official media claims that āpro-Assadā groups are sabotaging fiber optic cables, causing regional blackouts. However, these areas were targeted at the same time, in a major security operation by Syrian forces, leading to serious violations against civilians.
11 months ago
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Why
#Syria
āsTelecom Infrastructure Canāt Be Trusted After
#Assad
ās Fall š§µ
about 1 year ago
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David Oxley
about 1 year ago
While I understand the optimism associated with Assadās fall, donāt miss the fact that Syrian Kurds, central to the defeat of ISIS and consistent US allies, are being attacked and driven from their homes by Turkey in the interregnum.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/w...
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With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey ā NATO allies ā against each other.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/middleeast/syria-turkey-kurds.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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#SyriaWithoutAssad
I canāt believe this. May the souls of every Syrian who lost their lives in this unjust war rest in peace. Let tomorrow bring peace to all of usāwithout revenge or civil war.
about 1 year ago
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Syrian opposition forces cut the highway that links
#Damascus
to the international airport
about 1 year ago
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We are nearing the end of a regime that has ruled our country with an iron fist for 54 years. This familyās brutal grip on power has led to the deaths of thousands of political opposition figures, caused the deaths of half a million people, and forced millions, including myself, into exile.
about 1 year ago
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FrƩderike Geerdink
about 1 year ago
#SDF
leadership: We have the strength to protect our people in Manbij, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor; efforts to relocate our people from Shahba are ongoing. 'Our people': Kurds, Arabs, Armenians and others under SDF protection.
@medyanews.bsky.social
sums it up.
medyanews.net/sdf-leadersh...
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SDF leadership pledges defence against Turkish-backed attacks - Medya News
Share postThe General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), led by Mazloum Abdi and Rohilat Afrin, has vowed to defend against attacks by Turkey and its allied factions. Speaking at a press b...
https://medyanews.net/sdf-leadership-pledges-defence-against-turkish-backed-attacks/
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Actually this is so true. The usage of motorcycles have been insane! I mean think about it, how would you target them with a tank?
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about 1 year ago
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Syrian oppositions groups from
#Daraa
and
#Suwayda
are forming the southern operation room, to lead an armed efforts to topple Assad regime from southern Syria.
about 1 year ago
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#Assad
Air Force targeted Al-Rastan Bridge in
#Syria
This bridge links both
#Hama
and
#Homs
and destroying it will slow down the syrian opposition advancing south toward Homs. It seems like the Russians are more engaged with Assad now to slow down the oppositions.
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about 1 year ago
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The Anti
#Assad
coalition took over the Syrian city of
#Hama
which is at the center of Syria.
#HTS
leader confirmed their next plans to advance to the city of
#Homs
which will be key to overthrow Assad, as
#Damascus
will be disconnected from the coastal areas of Syria where Russia HQ is located.
about 1 year ago
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Well, this didnāt take that long.
#ISIS
fighters are taking pictures in front of
#Aleppo
citadel. Itās worth mentioning that most of the U.S operations targeting ISIS leaders including Albaghdadi took place in
#Idlib
where
#HTS
is in control.
about 1 year ago
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#HTS
and other Syrian opposition groups captured a radar system which is part of the Russian made
#S300
and
#S400
anti-aircraft defense systems, as the Syrian army abandon them and other equipments.
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about 1 year ago
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As seen on the Internet
#Syria
#Aleppo
about 1 year ago
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#HTS
ās takeover of Aleppo led to a deal with the
#YPG
, allowing YPG fighters already in the city to cross into the eastern Euphrates. Sadly,
#Kurds
have faced harsh experiences under Syrian opposition rule, prompting many civilians to make the difficult choice to leave their homes and flee
#Aleppo
.
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about 1 year ago
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Despite its heavy involvement in
#Ukraine
,
#Russia
still wields significant influence over vast areas of
#Syria
. Russia has spearheaded several initiatives for Syria, including the
#Astana
format, which aimed to facilitate a normalization process between
#Turkey
and the Assad regime.
about 1 year ago
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The White House statement on Syria
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...
about 1 year ago
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Unconfirmed, but reports suggest Assadās forces have opened fire on protesters in
#Daraa
today, potentially escalating tensions. Daraa, located ~100 km south of Damascus, remains under Assadās control largely due to a significant Russian military police presence.
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about 1 year ago
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You have to love the pro
#Hezbollah
and
#Hamas
crowd warning about āIslamistsā taking over
#Syria
. Come on, guys, cut the double standards.
about 1 year ago
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Assad has a statue of his brother Bassel, who died in a car accident in 1994, in nearly every Syrian town. Tearing them down became a defining symbol of towns liberated from Assadās control.
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about 1 year ago
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Major developments in
#Syria
: Assadās forces are evacuating positions in the Hama countryside, about 140 km south of
#Aleppo
and 220 km north of
#DamascusThe
situation is evolving rapidly. š§µ
about 1 year ago
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Medya News
about 1 year ago
š·Kurdish-led forces reach Aleppo, creating a corridor to the north-eastern territory under the control of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).
#AANES
|
#Aleppo
|
#HTS
|
#SOHR
ā
t.me/MN_MedyaNews
š
medyanews.net/kurdish-led-...
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Kurdish-led forces enter towns and suburbs of Aleppo after government soldiers withdraw - Medya News
Share postAccording to recent reports, images and videos shared by political commentators on social media, Kurdish-led forces have taken control of villages and checkpoints between Aleppo (Heleb) and ...
https://medyanews.net/kurdish-led-forces-enter-towns-and-suburbs-of-aleppo-after-government-soldiers-withdraw/
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The Syrian government suspended the games of the national syrian football ā½ļø league
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about 1 year ago
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The battle in Aleppo will not be HTS vs Regime but HTS vs YPG. I hope not.
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about 1 year ago
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#Aleppo
has completely fallen, marking the end of Assadās presence in the city and Northern
#Syria
. The speed of these developments is staggering. That fact that it was Hezbollah and Iranās support that kept Assad afloat for so long. Without them, his grip on power would have faltered much earlier.
about 1 year ago
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Unless burned to the ground by Russian and Syrian airstrikes,
#Aleppo
could fall in just a few days. The speed of advancements in western Aleppo is staggering. This area, historically impenetrable for Assadās opponents, has been breached in just a day and a half.
about 1 year ago
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Mutlu Civiroglu
about 1 year ago
The ironically named 'Hope Village' is furthering the ethnic cleansing of
#Afrin
medyanews.net/the-ironical...
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The ironically named 'Hope Village' is furthering the ethnic cleansing of Afrin - Medya News
Share postThe city of Afrin in northeast Syria has been occupied by Turkish affiliated forces since 2018. The Kurdish residents of Afrin have been subject to colonisation ever since, a policy which am...
https://medyanews.net/the-ironically-named-hope-village-is-furthering-the-ethnic-cleansing-of-afrin/
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1/ Major development in Syria: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (#HTS) and allied opposition forces are advancing in
#Aleppo
, a city they lost to Assadās forces back in 2016. This could shift the balance of power in the region. š§µ
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about 1 year ago
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Senator Mark Warner
about 1 year ago
Iām raising every alarm about the Salt Typhoon attack on U.S. telecom companies ā the most serious telecom hack in our nationās history. This is a deeply concerning development for our national security.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...
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Chinaās Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/china-hacking-telecommunications.html
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Is it safe to say the meme on the left needs an update?
#IranAPTs
about 1 year ago
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