Two cousins from the Chicago area were indicted this week on charges that they conspired to commit “violent jihad” against Americans overseas, according to an Associated Press report on suntimes.com.A grand jury in Cleveland indicted Zubair Ahmed, 27, and cousin Khaleel Ahmed, 26, along with three other suspects who were already facing terrorism charges, according to the AP. Both U.S. citizens, the Ahmeds are accused of finding recruits to commit terrorist acts against Americans and finding locations for training them to use firearms, explosives and hand-to-hand combat, the AP reports.ABC7Chicago.com reports that the conspiracy includes seven men, including purported plot leader Marwan el-Hindi, who was charged last year with trying to attack U.S. troops in Iraq.The Ahmed cousins, accused of helping with a suicide-bombing plot targeting U.S. forces, could face life in prison if convicted of the charges, ABC7Chicago.com reports. — Compiled by Dave GradijanRelated Links: Is There Terrorism Without Fear?Research Aims to Detect Online Terrorist ActivityTerrorist Threats Escalate in Britain Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe