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Sep 14, 2024 • 5 min read

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U.S. CENTCOM Activity
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U.S. CENTCOM Activity:

In the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces carried out a mission in Yemen, destroying three uncrewed aerial vehicles and a support vehicle in areas controlled by the Houthi movement. The Houthis, an armed group with Iranian support, have been involved in the Yemeni conflict, and these operations are part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. to address potential threats posed by the group. The destruction of these assets is aimed at limiting the Houthis' operational capabilities, which have implications for the broader security environment in the region.
On August 29, U.S. Central Command, working with Iraqi Security Forces, conducted a targeted raid in Western Iraq. The operation resulted in the deaths of 14 ISIS members, including four senior leaders. This raid was significant in its aim to weaken ISIS’s ability to coordinate and execute attacks, both within Iraq and beyond. Among the leaders killed were Ahmad Hamid Husayn Abd-al-Jalil al-Ithawi, who oversaw all ISIS operations in Iraq, and others responsible for military and technical operations. The goal of this raid was to disrupt ISIS leadership and degrade their organizational capacity, reducing their threat to regional stability.
On September 11, U.S. Central Command forces carried out another operation in Eastern Syria, where they targeted and killed a member of an ISIS attack cell. The individual was reportedly in the process of planting an improvised explosive device (IED) that was intended for an attack against Coalition and partner forces. This strike is part of ongoing U.S. efforts in Syria to counter ISIS’s resurgence, specifically targeting operatives involved in planning attacks. It highlights the ongoing need for counterterrorism operations to prevent attacks on U.S. and allied forces in the region.
Additionally, on September 11, CENTCOM destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile system in Yemen. According to CENTCOM, the missile system posed a direct threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as commercial vessels in the region. The missile system’s destruction was intended to ensure the safety of international waters, protect freedom of navigation, and safeguard merchant shipping routes. This operation reflects a broader U.S. strategy to address threats from non-state actors in the Middle East and protect critical infrastructure in key maritime regions.

MOBEit Software Vulnerability:

In May 2023, a data breach involving the MOVEit file transfer software affected over 946,000 Medicare beneficiaries. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in the software used by Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS), a contractor for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Although the vulnerability was quickly patched, unauthorized access to files occurred during a brief window between May 27 and 31, allowing third parties to access sensitive data.
The personal data involved included names, social security numbers, Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs), hospital account numbers, and other identifying information. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of identity theft or misuse directly linked to the breach. However, CMS has taken precautionary measures by notifying affected individuals and offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection services to help mitigate any potential risks.
In addition, CMS is issuing new Medicare cards with updated MBIs for those whose information was compromised. Beneficiaries are encouraged to monitor their credit reports and be vigilant about potential scams. The breach has not impacted Medicare benefits or coverage, and individuals are advised to continue using their existing Medicare cards until the new ones are received.
This breach underscores ongoing concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. CMS, in collaboration with WPS and law enforcement, is investigating the incident and working to strengthen data protections for the future. Beneficiaries are being provided with resources to protect their personal information and are encouraged to remain cautious about any suspicious activity.

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