Dlshad Othman
Cyber Threat intelligence engineer at Amazon. Opinions are my own.
#Cyber #Geopolitics
- Reposted by Dlshad OthmanOn the heels of @dlshad.net and @davidmagnotti.bsky.social’s presentation at #CYBERWARCON, happy to share the associated AWS Security blog post (with IOCs) aws.amazon.com/blogs/securi...
- Reposted by Dlshad OthmanMeet 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.
- Reposted by Dlshad Othman‼️ 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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- Choman, Kurdistan. This evening.
- Choman ❤️
- Can’t be grateful enough
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- I will be attending FirstCTI in Berlin, let’s catchup if you are around!
- My three-year-old daughter called a metal song I was listening to a “Halloween grownups song.”
- Reposted by Dlshad OthmanRight 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 there’s misinfo flying around that might drive people away from Signal and private communications. 1/
- 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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- Reposted by Dlshad Othman‘The streets are empty, no one dares go outside’: Syria’s Alawites terrorised by revenge killings www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
- 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
- The violence began when pro-Assad militants assassinated members of the Syrian security forces, triggering a rapid and deadly escalation.
- Reposted by Dlshad OthmanThe 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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[This post could not be retrieved] - Reposted by Dlshad OthmanBellingcat'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
- Reposted by Dlshad Othmanthis week's cover is on point ht: @jamiegangel.bsky.social
- The Syrian government’s official media claims that “pro-Assad” 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.
- After Assad’s fall, Syrian telecoms like #SyriaTel symbolically changed logos to reflect the revolution. But have things really changed, or are these networks still compromised for surveillance? Let’s unpack this critical issue
- Syria’s telecom infrastructure—both public and private—was a key tool for Assad’s regime to spy on and suppress dissent. Ensuring these systems are free of backdoors is essential to prevent ongoing surveillance.
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View full threadReclaiming telecom security isn’t just a technical issue—it’s about protecting Syrians’ freedoms and privacy after decades of abuse. Surveillance must never again be a tool of oppression.
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- #SyriaWithoutAssad I can’t 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 us—without revenge or civil war.
- Syrian opposition forces cut the highway that links #Damascus to the international airport
- We are nearing the end of a regime that has ruled our country with an iron fist for 54 years. This family’s 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.
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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?
- 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.
- I loved this bridge, it was such a nice bridge.
- 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.
- Well, this didn’t take that long. #ISIS fighters are taking pictures in front of #Aleppo citadel. It’s worth mentioning that most of the U.S operations targeting ISIS leaders including Albaghdadi took place in #Idlib where #HTS is in control.
- #HTS ‘s 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.
- However, Assad has largely resisted these efforts, ignoring Turkey’s overtures. Recently, Russia’s sudden troop withdrawals from certain areas have been interpreted as a form of punitive action. This strategic move might pressure Assad into reconsidering his stance on normalization with Turkey.
- Rumors suggest that the opposition has paused their operations, possibly due to Russia’s maneuvering. If Assad accepts Russia’s terms, normalization with Turkey could become a reality especially with diminished Iranian influence in the equation.
- As always, the situation in Syria remains complex, and Russia’s tactics could evolve further. The question is: Will Assad comply, or will he continue to chart his own course despite Moscow’s pressures, and lose most of his controlled areas?
- The White House statement on Syria www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...
- Unconfirmed, but reports suggest Assad’s forces have opened fire on protesters in #Daraa today, potentially escalating tensions. Daraa, located ~100 km south of Damascus, remains under Assad’s control largely due to a significant Russian military police presence.
- Whether the situation spirals out of control likely depends more on Russia than Assad.
- You have to love the pro #Hezbollah and #Hamas crowd warning about “Islamists” taking over #Syria. Come on, guys, cut the double standards.
