Hackers stole Syrian opposition fighters' strategic battle plans by using "attractive" female Skype avatars to target victims, according to a new report.
The attacks, which happened between November 2013 and January 2014, resulted in a slew of strategic information being stolen, according to cybersecurity company FireEye. These included detailed military plans which outlined attack strategies, the political structure of the opposition and even identification cards of refugees who had escaped to Turkey.
The attacks began with a Skype user with a female persona striking up a conversation with a male opposition fighter. The hacker would ask the victim what device they were using so they would be able to send the appropriate malware.
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WiseOne wrote:
Nice to know that sex sells even to jihadists talking up Islam and sharia law.
Just goes to show you that all men are pigs, even if they eat halal, haha.
I love that they use "LOL" and flirt like everyone else. A little bit of fun for them to relieve stress in wartime.
Nice to know that sex sells even to jihadists talking up Islam and sharia law.
I wonder who the hackers were? The group "Anonymous" has announced intent to go after ISIS, which is most welcome.
Umm, I thought we were in favor of the Syrian opposition? Just not the ISIS/extremist Syrian opposition.
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