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German police raid human traffickers

Information Federal police in southwestern Germany conducted raids in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, and Worms, targeting a suspected human trafficking operation. Around 400 officers were involved, searching 24 properties as part of a coordinated effort between federal police, the public prosecutor’s office, and central customs. At least four individuals were arrested, and a group of seven people, […]

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The US & UK have denied Ukraine’s request for long-range strikes

Information Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the United States and the United Kingdom have not granted Ukraine permission to use Western-supplied long-range missiles inside Russian territory. He emphasized that Ukraine has not deployed these weapons against any targets within Russia, suggesting that concerns over the potential escalation of the conflict may be behind this

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FBI disrupts major Chinese hacking group

Information The FBI announced it had disrupted a Chinese hacking group known as “Flax Typhoon,” which had targeted critical infrastructure in the United States. The group installed malware on thousands of devices, including computers, cameras, video recorders, and routers, creating a large botnet that compromised the networks of universities, government agencies, telecommunications providers, media organizations,

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Romania says NATO must respond to Russian incursions into its airspace

Information Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar has urged NATO to develop a “coordinated” and robust response to the increasing incursions of Russian missiles and drones into the alliance’s airspace, particularly along its eastern flank. Speaking at a meeting of defence ministers from NATO’s “B9” group in Bucharest, Tilvar expressed deep concern over Russia’s repeated violations

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Meta bans RT, other Russian state media networks

Information Meta announced a global ban on several Russian state media networks, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, for engaging in “foreign interference activity.” The company cited deceptive tactics used by these media outlets to covertly influence public opinion online. Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, had previously limited the reach of Russian state

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Germany begins expanded border controls to control migration

Information Starting on September 16, Germany will expand its border checks to all its land borders for at least six months, adding northern and western borders alongside the already monitored eastern and southern borders. This will affect border crossings with countries like Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Germany, located in the Schengen Area,

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Why OSINT and HUMINT Work Well Together in Due Diligence Investigations

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the significance of conducting thorough due diligence cannot be emphasized enough. Whether it’s for mergers and acquisitions, hiring key personnel, or evaluating a business partner, due diligence helps organizations make well-informed decisions, avoid risks, and maintain compliance. Two key intelligence-gathering techniques, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT),

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