Nearly a million RTSP video services are exposed on the open internet, most without authentication. A global scan found 973,819 active RTSP services across 210 countries. Of those, 8,074 streamed live video with zero credentials required, including thermal sensor arrays, server facility interiors, and systems co-located with SCADA dashboards. One in five viewable feeds was in a conflict-affected country.

Phishing campaigns targeting Dutch taxpayers are growing more sophisticated, combining classic tactics with modern third-party services to steal sensitive data. This research analyses phishing pages impersonating the Belastingdienst, revealing common patterns and infrastructure choices. Beyond traditional form-based methods, attackers are shifting toward interactive, service-driven models, with a strong focus on cryptocurrency theft as a high-value target.

Internet “blackouts” during conflict are not full shutdowns but structural transformations. Using data from Modat Magnify, analysis shows three patterns: Iran restricts access, Israel expands deceptive infrastructure, and Gulf states stabilise while redistributing systems. The internet is reshaped as a strategic tool, not simply turned off.