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29 Sep 25. PentenAmio reveals TrapRadio electronic deception system. UK/Australian digital security firm PentenAmio has developed an electronic deception system that mimics radio networks to disguise real locations and provide camouflage in the electronic spectrum. According to PentenAmio, “Electronic deception distorts enemy intelligence efforts, creates false targets, masks critical movements, and triggers operational doubt. It uses electronic signals to mislead adversaries by manipulating their perception of the battlefield.” The new development, called TrapRadio, is an electronic deception system that replicates the radio frequency (RF) signature and the behaviour of forces, not just a single radio. It consists of a software-defined radio transmitter paired with an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mission planning application, which can build and scale RF signatures to manipulate an electronic order of battle or replicate force units of any scale, size, or composition demanded by an operation. With a power output of up to 10 W, the transmitter covers the frequency range of 30–520 MHz, and can generate a range of military, first responder, and commercial waveforms, and different modulation types. A PentenAmio representative told Janes at the DSEI 2025 exhibition in September that the RF characteristics of the typical equipment for a particular unit can be loaded into the mission planning application, which then uses AI to create and replicate typical unit electronic signatures and network characteristics. When activated the radio can then generate and regenerate the simulated network to replicate complex electronic pattern of life behaviour. Users can adjust parameters such as decoy unit numbers and sizes, radio types, and operational tempo. (Source: Janes)
30 Sep 25. MetTel, a leader in digital transformation and communications, and TekSynap, a premier provider of IT services for national security and defense agencies, today announced a strategic partnership dedicated to modernizing and transforming communications infrastructure across the U.S. federal government, with a focus on defense and intelligence sectors. MetTel and TekSynap Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Agile, Secure Communications Solutions for U.S. Defense and Intelligence Agencies Both MetTel and TekSynap are award-winning players in the federal technology space—recognized for their ability to execute large-scale, complex initiatives with agility, speed, and innovation. Together, they will offer government agencies powerful solutions including Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), POTS Transformation, and Next-Gen Wi-Fi, delivering increased bandwidth, resilience, and security—critical for mission assurance and operational continuity in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.
A Shared Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
MetTel has consistently been recognized as an industry pioneer of SD-WAN in the commercial sector—and was the first company to successfully deliver SD-WAN over Starlink for a US defense agency in 2021. The United States Postal Service entrusted MetTel to digitally transform copper landlines across 17,000 locations nationwide- the largest federal POTS replacement project commissioned to date and was awarded the prestigious USPS Supplier Excellence Award in 2024 for masterful execution of this initiative. MetTel is recognized as a five-time and current leader of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services and has generated over $2.5 bn in government task awards in recent years. TekSynap has earned a reputation for excellence within defense and intelligence circles, honored multiple times by Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology Fast 50 for rapid growth, innovation, and the ability to deliver transformative IT solutions in high-security, mission-critical environments. The company has been entrusted with high-profile initiatives supporting the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency, and numerous intelligence community partners.
“MetTel’s partnership with TekSynap brings together deep expertise in secure network services and agile IT solutions to help defense and intelligence agencies strengthen mission performance,” said Don Parente, VP of Sales & Solution Architecture, MetTel Public Sector. “Together, we’re bringing federal agencies the tools they need to modernize legacy infrastructure while enhancing resilience, performance, and security.”
“MetTel is an ideal partner, reflecting the very qualities we value most at TekSynap; Customer mission outcomes, agility, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Henry Tragle, SVP of Integration Services at TekSynap.
“Together, we are uniquely positioned to deliver resilient communications, advanced cybersecurity, and comprehensive mission support, empowering our nation’s defenders with the trusted technology and services they need to succeed in an increasingly complex environment.”
Powerful Solutions. Impactful Results.
Through this strategic partnership, MetTel and TekSynap will help federal agencies:
- Leverage SD-WAN to modernize network infrastructure, improve performance, and simplify management
- Transform legacy copper (POTS) lines that support security and safety-critical systems for improved reliability, cost-efficiency, and compliance
- Enhance connectivity through secure, scalable Wi-Fi solutions built for high-demand, high-security environments
- Ensure continuity and resilience across mission-critical operations, even for the most challenging environments
With a shared DNA rooted in adaptability, mission focus, and technical excellence, MetTel and TekSynap are poised to usher in a new era of what agile, innovative companies can deliver in the federal space.
About MetTel
A leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions for enterprise and government clients, MetTel is recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last five consecutive years. With award-winning SD-WAN services, a global footprint, and deep expertise in network modernization, MetTel enables organizations to connect, grow, and thrive in an increasingly digital world. For more information visit mettel.net, follow us on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or call us directly at (877) 963-8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter™.
About TekSynap
TekSynap is a globally focused, full-spectrum systems integrator. The company deploys industry-leading technical solutions to provide effective computing, cloud, and secure operational environments. TekSynap enables mission-enhancing automated systems through flexible and agile development. Its team of IT professionals, with management experience and technical expertise, ensures that projects and programs are completed on time and within budget using industry best practices. For more information about TekSynap’s capabilities visit TekSynap.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, (Source: PR Newswire)
29 Sep 25. In a field of more than 2,600 applicants from across the NATO Alliance, two of Estonia’s defense sector companies – Wayren and Telearmy – have been selected among a group of 15 advancing to Phase 2 of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program that connects 75 innovation centres worldwide.
Wayren and Telearmy are building solutions that tackle some of NATO’s toughest defense challenges in modern warfare:
- Wayren builds resilient battlefield communications networks that keep data and voice links alive even in disruption. They use a hybrid platform that seamlessly switches between satellite, radio, and mobile networks.
“Being selected for DIANA Phase 2 is a huge vote of confidence in our mission to ensure mission-cricial teams stay operational when it matters most. Our reliable communication platform provides rapid decision making and command and control capabilities even when everything else fails – with difficult terrain, disruptions and infrastructure failure. DIANA gives us the resources and partners to get our technology into the hands of NATO forces faster,” said Henry Härm, CEO of Wayren.
- Telearmy develops remote driving technology for military vehicles turning them into unmanned systems for logistics, reconnaissance, and evacuations in high-risk zones. Their next-generation system retrofits with any ground platform from light ATVs to heavier armored vehicles .
“Estonia’s size, tech-savviness, and openness to new technologies have given us unique tools to move with agility and bring deep technologies into real use cases. With our technology already war-proven in Ukraine, NATO DIANA’s quality stamp, and now high-level support, we can scale rapidly – turning any military vehicle into a remotely operated from very far distances, keeping soldiers out of danger and providing a more flexible way to operate on the changing battlefield” said Enn Laansoo Jr., CEO of Telearmy.
Congratulating the companies, Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defense, said:
“I am very pleased to see Estonia’s contribution to NATO DIANA stand out so strongly. The fact that three of the teams that accelerated here in Estonia – including two of our own defense industry companies – have advanced to the next stage shows how quickly Estonian entrepreneurs can adapt, act and seize opportunities. The same applies to our Defense Forces, who have been on board with testing new solutions.”
Each company will receive €300,000 in non-dilutive funding, access to NATO test centers, and tailored support to move their technology closer to operational use through NATO’s Rapid Adoption Service program.
Standing alongside the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Estonia is one of the only countries represented by two or more firms, giving Estonia one of the strongest showings among NATO nations in the second phase. This comes at a time when Estonia has committed to raise its defense spending to 5.4% of GDP by 2026, with a projected €10 bn investment over 2026-2029. Already in 2025, defense expenditures are expected to be about 3.38% of GDP which sets Estonia well above the EU and NATO averages. (Source: PR Newswire)
29 Sep 25. Global: Continued exploitation of legitimate applications points to increased security, financial risks. On 27 September, international news outlets reported that cyber threat actors are using fake versions of the communications platform Microsoft Teams to infiltrate global IT systems. The campaign starts with ‘malvertising’ and/or search engine optimisation (SEO) ‘poisoning’ to trick victims into visiting a threat actor-made website. The website displays a fake installer file for Microsoft Teams that, if opened, covertly installs a backdoor (‘Oyster’) onto compromised systems. Malvertising and SEO poisoning have been used to distribute Oyster since at least 2023, showcasing the effectiveness of these techniques. Oyster allows threat actors to maintain persistence, execute commands, exfiltrate data and deploy additional malicious payloads. It has previously been used to facilitate ransomware deployments, as well as credential exfiltration for financial profit, highlighting the increased financial risks facing compromised systems in the short-to-medium term stemming from the continued exploitation of legitimate applications. (Source: Sibylline)
26 Sep 25. Cyber Update Key points
- A large-scale cyber attack against several Europe-based airports showcases the operational risks associated with the software supply chain (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 22 September 2025).
- Co-operation between two Russian state-sponsored groups (‘Turla’ and ‘Gamaredon’) underscores long-term cyber espionage risks to organisations in Ukraine (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 23 September 2025 and our Technical analysis below).
- An influence operation underscores disinformation risks from Russian threat actors amid parliamentary elections in Moldova (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 24 September 2025).
- A Chinese state-sponsored cyber operation showcases the long-term security and cyber espionage risks facing key adversarial sectors (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 25 September 2025 and our Technical analysis below).
- A cyber operation showcases elevated social engineering and financial risks stemming from a Vietnamese cyber threat group (‘Lone None’; Technical analysis of weekly stories
Two Russian state-sponsored groups, Gamaredon and Turla, collaborated in at least four cyber espionage operations against Ukrainian entities between February and June. In February, Gamaredon reportedly infiltrated a targeted device and downloaded two custom malware loaders, a PowerShell-based loader (‘PetroGraphin’) and a second-stage loader (‘PteroOdd’). PetroGraphin established communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure via an encrypted channel, while PteroOdd likely enabled Turla to deploy a custom backdoor (‘Kazuar v3’) onto compromised systems. During the incident, Turla used Kazuar to exfiltrate sensitive system information, though the backdoor displays several other malware functionalities. In April, Gamaredon compromised another system to deploy a PowerShell loader (‘PetroEffigy’) and directly execute Kazuar v2. Similarly, in June, Gamaredon infected two additional systems to install another PowerShell-based loader (‘PteroPaste’) and Kazuar v2. In March, Gamaredon started deploying Kazuar without Turla’s intervention, likely showcasing the evolution of the groups’ tactics and co-operation.
A Chinese state-sponsored group (‘RedNovember’) conducted a reconnaissance and cyber espionage operation between July 2024 and July 2025. RedNovember reportedly used spear phishing attacks and exploited software vulnerabilities affecting network edge devices and third-party services to infiltrate targeted organisations. It then deployed a backdoor (‘Pantegana’) to establish communication with C2 infrastructure. In some instances, RedNovember also exploited virtual private network (VPN) services to maintain remote control over compromised systems. The group also installed multiple other open-source tools to monitor compromised systems and exfiltrate sensitive data while offsetting resource costs and enhancing detection evasion. This included a malware loader (‘LESLIELOADER’) to execute a remote access trojan (‘SparkRAT’), as well as the Cobalt Strike beacon to enable persistence, stealthy command execution, lateral movement and data exfiltration. In April, the group primarily targeted Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN devices to infiltrate the US and South Korean engineering and nuclear sectors, underscoring the continuous development and sophistication of this campaign.
Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate against these threats include:
- Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
- Add available Indicators-of-Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
- Adopt behaviour-based end-point detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
- Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering.
Our cyber word of the week: Reconnaissance (Source: Sibylline)
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