AI is the Ultimate Distraction for National Security

Signal Poisoning: Why AI is the Ultimate Distraction for National SecurityThe Haystack Has Changed We used to say that intelligence work was like looking for a needle in a haystack. It was difficult, sure, but at least we knew that if we

December 3, 2025

Analysis·Europe·Intelligence·Worldwide

Notes from a Cyber Intelligence Insider: How Digital Disinformation Really Works

The Greatest Danger is Hacked Perceptions For years, I have monitored cyber threats for governments and international institutions. From securing diplomatic missions across 12 countries for the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) to tracking the digital footprints of terror financing for

November 22, 2025

Europe·Analysis·Worldwide

Milipol Paris 2025 Analysis

Field Notes from Milipol Paris 2025: A Smaller Exhibition, Lower Expectations, and a Noticeable Lack of Innovation Milipol Paris 2025 presented a markedly different atmosphere compared to previous years. The exhibition area was significantly smaller, and the overall pace of the event

November 19, 2025

Europe·Security

Encryption Vulnerability in Satellite Communications: An Open Door for Cyber Espionage

A newly published academic study reveals that nearly half of all communication satellites in geostationary orbit transmit civilian and military data without any encryption. This finding highlights a critical weakness not only in communication technologies but also in the context of modern

November 13, 2025

Analysis·Europe·Security

Securing Europe’s Energy Grid Against Hybrid Cyber Operations: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

Overview Over the past two years, Europe’s energy infrastructure has become a primary target for hybrid cyber operations. Attack patterns indicate a shift from classic ransomware to multi-stage reconnaissance campaigns involving OT (Operational Technology) systems, grid-balancing mechanisms, and cross-border power interconnectors. These

November 11, 2025

Europe·Intelligence·Security

The Russian spy ship stalking Europe’s subsea cables

Securing Europe’s Undersea Infrastructure: Intelligence Assessment Europe’s undersea cable network has become a strategic intelligence blind spot. These systems carry the overwhelming majority of global internet traffic, financial transactions, diplomatic communications, and defense-related data. Recent intelligence indicators suggest that Russia’s Yantar-class vessels

November 4, 2025

Intelligence·Worldwide

GRU-Linked Espionage Activity in Latvia

Overview of the Incident In early November, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) arrested a Latvian national accused of conducting espionage on behalf of Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU. According to the investigation, the individual collected information on NATO troop movements, aviation

October 22, 2025

Analysis·Europe·Worldwide

My Reflections on the Vienna Conference on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings – 2025

The conference was exceptionally well attended, with representatives from a wide range of institutions including IOM, UNODC, universities, NGOs and various governmental bodies. The venue was crowded, and the overall participation level showed how seriously the issue of human trafficking is regarded

October 18, 2025

OSINT·Security·Worldwide

AI Cyber Espionage: State-Sponsored Actors Exploit Agentic Models

Incident Overview In September 2025, a state-sponsored threat actor—assessed with high confidence to be linked to China—used the AI model Anthropic Claude (and associated tooling) to automate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign targeting corporations, financial institutions, chemical manufacturers, and governmental agencies. Anthropic+2The Wall

October 9, 2025

Europe·OSINT

Poland Confirms Delivery of Thousands of Warmate Loitering Munitions to Ukraine: An OSINT-Based Assessment

Overview of the Event In a recent confirmation reported by WB Group and Polish defense officials, Poland has delivered thousands of Warmate loitering munitions to Ukraine. For months, OSINT researchers had been tracking indicators of large-scale transfers through satellite imagery, industrial output

September 27, 2025

Ozan Akyol

AI is the Ultimate Distraction for National Security

Notes from a Cyber Intelligence Insider: How Digital Disinformation Really Works

Milipol Paris 2025 Analysis

Encryption Vulnerability in Satellite Communications: An Open Door for Cyber Espionage

Securing Europe’s Energy Grid Against Hybrid Cyber Operations: A Technical Intelligence Assessment

The Russian spy ship stalking Europe’s subsea cables

GRU-Linked Espionage Activity in Latvia

My Reflections on the Vienna Conference on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings – 2025

AI Cyber Espionage: State-Sponsored Actors Exploit Agentic Models

Poland Confirms Delivery of Thousands of Warmate Loitering Munitions to Ukraine: An OSINT-Based Assessment

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