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Nov 12, 2024 • 5 min read

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In recent months, cartel violence has sharply increased in western Mexico, particularly in Sinaloa, Jalisco, and Michoacán. The Sinaloa Cartel, facing internal conflicts, has seen an uptick in kidnappings, shootings, and killings that disrupt daily life and local economies. Meanwhile, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is expanding aggressively, engaging in violent clashes with rival groups and Mexican security forces. In response, the Mexican government has deployed both the National Guard and military, creating a highly militarized environment with frequent security checkpoints and patrols aimed at controlling the violence.
This surge in cartel activity is closely tied to their growing revenues from drug trafficking, human smuggling, and fees for assisting illegal border crossings into the U.S. Higher migration rates have allowed cartels to profit from controlling smuggling routes, fueling their operations and increasing their firepower. The increased funding enables cartels to challenge state control more effectively, spreading violence and instability. While the military response reflects the crisis’s seriousness, a more comprehensive strategy is essential to combat organized crime without unintentionally strengthening cartel power. Since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office on October 1, Mexico has recorded 2,788 homicides.

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Geopolitics and Conflicts:

Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces launched airstrikes on nine targets in Syria linked to Iranian-backed groups, following multiple attacks on U.S. personnel in the region over the previous 24 hours. These strikes aimed to weaken the groups’ ability to plan and execute future attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces conducting anti-ISIS operations.
While exact death tolls and damage reports are still unknown, the scale of the U.S. strikes suggests significant impact, given the advanced capabilities of U.S. forces. CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla emphasized that attacks on U.S. and coalition forces will not be tolerated and assured that the U.S. would take all necessary steps to protect its personnel and allies.

Cybersecurity:

Over 60,000 older D-Link NAS devices have a critical security flaw that D-Link won’t fix. NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices are hardware used to store and share files within a network, often used at home or in small offices as a way to centralize data.
This flaw allows hackers to send specific commands to the device over the internet, which could let them access or even delete stored files. Since D-Link is not providing a fix, they are advising users to either stop using these older devices or disconnect them from the internet to keep them safe from attacks.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about a serious vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition tool, which is used to migrate firewall settings from other systems to PanOS. This flaw allows attackers on the network to bypass authentication and take control of Expedition admin accounts.
With this access, they can potentially view sensitive information like configuration secrets and credentials. CISA advises that all usernames, passwords, API keys, and any firewall settings processed by Expedition should be changed after installing the security fix. Methods for exploiting this vulnerability to gain admin access to Palo Alto firewalls are already available online.

Environment & Weather:

On November 10, 2024, the San José Mulatos mud volcano in Necoclí, Colombia, erupted, injuring eight people. Authorities evacuated indigenous and farming families, relocating 35 children to safety, and three children were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Several homes were damaged, though no casualties have been reported.
This volcano has a history of eruptions affecting local communities, and officials are closely monitoring the situation. On the same day, Typhoon Vamco struck the Philippines, bringing severe flooding, power outages, and displacing thousands. Yesterday, Venice, Italy, faced severe flooding due to high tides and heavy rainfall, submerging areas like St. Mark’s Square and prompting authorities to activate flood barriers.
Also yesterday, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey, damaging buildings and injuring several people, with emergency services providing aid. In the U.S., wildfires continued spreading in California due to dry conditions and high winds, leading to evacuations and property damage. These events highlight diverse environmental challenges that require prompt response and resilience.

Space:

Yesterday, on Monday, November 11 at 4:28 p.m. est, SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the 12th mission for the first-stage booster supporting the launch, highlighting SpaceX’s focus on reusability. The additional satellites will contribute to the expansion of the Starlink network, providing satellite-based internet service globally.
With the success of its Starlink satellite network on Earth, SpaceX is now pushing forward with “Marslink,” a similar project designed to bring high-speed internet and reliable communication between Mars and Earth. Last week, SpaceX presented Marslink to NASA, showcasing how this satellite network would enable continuous, rapid data transfer to support missions on Mars by deploying satellites around the planet.
SpaceX envisions Marslink as part of the essential infrastructure for a future space-based civilization, providing the communication backbone for exploration, research, and mission planning. Reliable planetary communication systems like Marslink are crucial for future space operations, as they would allow scientists, astronauts, and even future settlers to easily communicate between planets and space-based locations, laying the groundwork for long-term human presence beyond Earth.

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