THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/08/26

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/08/26

by | Jan 8, 2026 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“Artificial Intelligence is the new electricity.”

 

-Andrew Ng

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Canadian NORAD Commander Explains Urgent Need For Better Sensing

  • Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna explains that Canada urgently needs modern sensing tools to protect its NORAD sector, noting the lack of an indigenous airborne early‑warning platform and reliance on an aging satellite system shared with many users; he highlights ongoing projects such as a defense‑only space‑ISR constellation built on RADARSAT‑C, a partnership between MDA and Telesat for polar communications, and the Defense Enhanced Surveillance of Space Project, all aimed at improving Arctic maritime awareness. McKenna also discusses Canada’s stance on the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile‑defense concept, emphasizing integrated ground‑based effectors and a collaborative continental shield, while stressing the importance of securing key installations against drones with the Leonardo Falcon Shield RF‑detect‑and‑intercept system and exploring kinetic or directed‑energy options pending legal clearance. Finally, he outlines the three‑option study for a new airborne early‑warning aircraft—Boeing’s E‑7 Wedgetail, L3Harris’s Phoenix, or Saab’s GlobalEye—intended to fill the radar gap and support Arctic air‑defense missions, with a decision expected in the early 2030s. click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • High RAM prices mean record-setting profits for Samsung and other memory makers

  • Memory shortages and soaring RAM prices drive record profits for Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, with Samsung forecasting a Q4 2025 operating profit of roughly $13.8 billion—more than triple its Q4 2024 earnings—and SK Hynix reporting its highest‑ever quarterly performance, posting an operating profit of about $7.8 billion and a margin jump to 47 percent; Micron, after exiting the consumer RAM market, lifts its net income to $5.24 billion in Q1 2026 and celebrates its strongest free‑cash‑flow figures, attributing the surge to AI‑driven demand for DRAM, NAND, HBM, and data‑center products, while consumers face steep price hikes, such as a 32 GB DDR5‑6000 kit climbing from $80 in August 2025 to $340 today, a trend likely to persist as AI workloads expand. click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • What Christians Should Know About Venezuela’s Oil Industry and U.S. Involvement

  • Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves—about 17 percent of global supply, roughly 303 billion barrels as of 2023—but decades of mismanagement, corruption, sanctions, and economic collapse have crippled production; President Trump recently labeled the sector a “total bust,” while U.S. sanctions target human‑rights abuses under Maduro and have strained the state‑run PDVSA and foreign investment. Chevron, the only major U.S. oil firm still operating there, emphasizes employee safety but cannot reverse the industry’s decline, and temporary sanctions relief tied to election promises sparks debate over whether easing pressure will stabilize markets or empower an authoritarian regime. Christian readers face a moral call to pray, advocate, and act justly for Venezuelans suffering hunger, displacement, and limited services, recognizing that global policy choices affect real lives far beyond their own neighborhoods. click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Iranian citizens under full-on digital blackout as protests enter 12th day

  • Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as anti‑regime protests enter their 12th day, cutting off connectivity, phone lines, and Telegram channels while protesters ignite fires at TV and radio stations in cities like Isfahan; NetBlocks and Cloudflare confirm traffic plummets to near zero, yet Starlink reportedly supplies limited access for activists, and U.S. officials, including President Trump, monitor the volatile situation, which has already claimed at least 45 lives—including eight children—and sparked calls for international support. click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters – interview

  • Senator Jacky Rosen warns that Iran’s regime fuels global terrorism and threatens worldwide stability, urging the United States to supply Iranian protesters with reliable internet and communication tools while tightening sanctions on Iran’s missile program, oil revenue, financial networks, and arms transfers; she stresses that Congress must enact comprehensive measures, coordinate with the administration, and impose secondary sanctions on entities aiding Tehran, arguing that a unified coalition—U.S., Israel, and regional allies—will compel the regime to change. Rosen also highlights her work on integrated air‑defense, maritime security, and cyber‑space collaborations that protected Israel after the October 7 attacks, and she backs expanding the Abraham Accords to reinforce long‑term regional peace. click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/07/26

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/07/26

by | Jan 7, 2026 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

 

-Peter Drucker

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • U.S. Forces Seize Fleeing Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker In North Atlantic (Updated)

  • U.S. forces intercepted the Russian‑flagged oil tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1) in the North Atlantic after weeks of tracking, deploying 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment assets—including MH‑6 Little Birds launched from a Coast Guard cutter—alongside Coast Guard boarding teams and, reportedly, AC‑130J Ghostrider gunships; the operation, coordinated with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence and supported by RAF surveillance and naval assets, seized the vessel that had been used by a shadow fleet to evade sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil, prompting Russian officials to denounce the boarding as a breach of international law while U.S. officials emphasized the legal warrant and the ship’s alleged involvement in illicit oil transport; simultaneous U.S. actions also captured another sanctioned tanker, Sophia, in the Caribbean, underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance on sanction enforcement. click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Friction-maxxing: why 2026 is embracing inconvenience to feel more human

  • 2026 embraces “friction‑maxxing,” a trend that pushes people to seek inconvenience—paying cash, using flip phones, confronting tense conversations—to rebuild resilience and reclaim authentic humanity amid relentless algorithmic ease; hosts of The Social CTV argue that deliberate discomfort sharpens mental stamina, improves problem‑solving, and deepens personal connections, urging habits such as drafting emails without AI help, tolerating uncertainty, and tackling challenges manually rather than relying on chatbots, thereby counteracting the passive, stress‑free lifestyle shaped by digital platforms. click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Tim Allen Opens Up About Reading the Bible and Studying Paul’s Teachings

  • Tim Allen tells listeners that he is reading the Bible cover‑to‑cover and now focuses on the Apostle Paul’s letters, explaining that Paul portrays law as a tool that reveals humanity’s sinful nature; during Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Allen describes how studying Paul’s teachings on the law helps him grasp why moral boundaries exist. He recounts a vivid Jerusalem visit where a guide pointed out sites where Jesus walked, sparking a personal realization of Jesus’s historical presence, and he shares Paul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, highlighting the apostle’s shift from zealous Jew to Christian advocate. Allen also mentions his earlier struggle with faith after his father’s death, his recent progress through the Old Testament and Romans, and his ongoing quest to understand biblical truth. click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Cybersecurity Firms Secured $14 Billion in Funding in 2025: Analysis

  • Cybersecurity firms attracted nearly $14 billion in 2025, driven by 392 funding rounds that lifted total venture and private‑capital investment 47 percent above 2024’s $9.5 billion; Pinpoint Search Group notes the surge marks the strongest year since the 2021 peak, reflecting investors’ renewed confidence and tighter selectivity toward companies with deep technical expertise, disciplined operations, and relevance to emerging buyer priorities. Seed and Series A deals comprised two‑thirds of the rounds, yet late‑stage financings supplied most of the capital, with 30 deals exceeding $100 million accounting for eight percent of the rounds but nearly half of all dollars. Major injections went to Saviynt ($700 M), Cyera ($540 M), Armis ($435 M), Chainguard ($280 M), Vanta ($150 M), 7AI ($130 M), Noma Security ($100 M) and Dream ($100 M). Investors gravitated toward governance, identity, and AI‑security solutions, treating governance as a prerequisite for scalable AI adoption, while also targeting fraud prevention and critical‑infrastructure protection; enterprises tightened budgets, consolidated vendor stacks, and favored larger, outcome‑driven contracts. click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State: Israeli innovation heads to Texas

  • The Jerusalem Post and the Texas‑Israel Alliance announce Unicorn Rodeo, a two‑day conference in Dallas on April 29‑30, 2026 that links Israeli innovators with Texas’s scale‑up ecosystem; organizers highlight Texas’s position as the U.S.’s eighth‑largest economy and a natural gateway for Israeli tech firms, aiming to turn ideas, capital, and policy into tangible economic outcomes. Speakers include Inbar Ashkenazi, Livia Link‑Raviv, Doug Deason, David Wiessman, Tal Shmueli, and George Seay, who emphasize shared values, entrepreneurial spirit, and the goal of bringing 100 Israeli companies to Texas over the next decade. The event will focus on AI, health, energy, and defense, feature panels, keynote talks, reverse pitches, and a limited‑attendance format with 300 tickets available through pre‑sale at unicornrodeo.org. click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/05/26

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/05/26

by | Jan 5, 2026 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“Data is the new oil.”

 

– Clive Humby

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • This Is What The Night Stalkers’ MH-60M Direct Action Penetrator Brought To The Venezuelan Op

  • The Night Stalkers’ MH‑60M Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) Black Hawk played a pivotal role in the U.S. raid that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flying low‑altitude, night‑time attack runs that combined heavy armament—including 70 mm rockets, Hellfire missiles, a 30 mm M230 cannon, and forward‑firing miniguns—with advanced sensors such as terrain‑following radar, infrared/EO turrets, and laser designators to locate and engage targets precisely; its lightweight stub‑wing pods and multi‑station armament support structure let operators swap weapons quickly, while built‑in defensive suites—CIRCM laser countermeasures, radar and missile warning sensors, and electronic jamming—protected the aircraft from MANPADS and other threats; the DAP’s in‑flight refueling probe extended its range for the deep‑penetration mission, and its robust communications array kept it linked to supporting SOAR assets, enabling coordinated strikes on fortified positions, armored vehicles, and air‑defense systems during the operation. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Nvidia CEO Huang says next generation of chips is in full production

  • Jensen Huang announced at CES 2025 that Nvidia’s next‑generation chips are now in full production and can deliver roughly five times the AI computing power of the company’s prior devices, a leap he attributes to a proprietary data technique that boosts performance despite only a modest increase in transistor count; he unveiled the Vera Rubin platform, which will combine up to 72 graphics units and 36 new central processors per flagship chip and can be linked into pods containing more than a thousand chips, while also introducing “context memory storage” to speed chatbot responses and new co‑packaged‑optics networking switches to connect massive machine clusters; Huang highlighted Nvidia’s open‑source software for autonomous‑vehicle decision‑making and noted growing competition from AMD, Google’s own AI silicon, Broadcom and Cisco, emphasizing that the upcoming chips aim to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI market. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • How 5 Evangelical Leaders Reacted to U.S. Action in Venezuela

  • Evangelical leaders across the United States praised President Donald Trump’s weekend raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, framing the operation as a decisive stand against oppression, corruption, and drug trafficking; Franklin Graham thanked Trump for reducing illicit drug flows and urged prayers for Venezuelan churches, while Pastor L. Gilberto Corredera highlighted the personal anguish of his Venezuelan‑majority congregation and called for prayerful humility and a peaceful transition of power; Samuel Rodriguez celebrated the event as a moral reset affirming God‑given liberty, and Daniel R. Suhr argued that the raid fits within presidential authority and historical precedent, likening it to the 1990 Noriega operation; Albert Mohler warned that the aftermath will be crucial, insisting the strike was justified but predicting intense international criticism and urging vigilance over future U.S. actions. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Cyberattack Unlikely in Communications Failure That Grounded Flights in Greece

  • Greek authorities say the nationwide radio‑communication failure that halted air traffic on Sunday was not a cyberattack, though investigators are still probing the root cause; noisy interference across primary and backup channels forced the shutdown of Athens and Thessaloniki airports, grounding about 120 flights and diverting many others, which left thousands of travelers stranded until operations gradually resumed Monday. Eurocontrol helped reroute aircraft, and a newly formed committee—including civil‑aviation officials, the Greek air force, Eurocontrol and a state cyber‑defence agency—has launched a judicial inquiry and internal probe to determine why the outage occurred. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • End of uncertainty: Why Tehran now takes Trump’s warnings seriously – analysis

  • Iran’s leaders, who once dismissed President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric, now treat his warnings as genuine threats after a series of decisive U.S. actions—direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, the abrupt capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, and public statements promising immediate retaliation if Iranian forces kill protesters—have lent credibility to his words; faced with the prospect of U.S.‑Israeli military escalation and mounting domestic unrest, Tehran appears to be tempering its crackdown, deliberating between a brutal suppression that could trigger American intervention, a retaliatory strike against Israel that might invite overwhelming Israeli force, or a restrained approach that risks further protest spread, while senior officials reportedly draft contingency plans to flee the country. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/02/26

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 01/02/26

by | Jan 2, 2026 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“Knowledge is power.”

 

-Sir Francis Bacon

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Army creates new AI-focused career field for officers

  • The U.S. Army has opened a new “49B Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning” career field for officers, creating a cadre of uniformed experts tasked with integrating AI and ML into logistics, battlefield decision‑making and robotics; officers can transfer via the Volunteer Transfer Incentive Program, undergo graduate‑level training, and may later be joined by warrant officers, as part of a broader DoD push that includes a Pentagon‑wide rollout of Google’s Gemini AI for service members. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • OpenAI reorganizes some teams to build audio-based AI hardware products

  • OpenAI is consolidating engineering, product and research teams into a single initiative to accelerate its audio‑model work, aiming to launch a new audio language model in early 2026 as a stepping stone toward dedicated hardware—such as smart speakers or audio‑focused glasses—that would broaden voice‑interface adoption beyond the text‑centric ChatGPT experience. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Brett Favre Encourages Fans to Follow Jesus in Conviction-Filled Christmas Post

  • Former NFL star Brett Favre posted a Christmas‑time Instagram message declaring that his football talent comes from Jesus Christ, urging fans to “put your faith in Him who can save,” quoting Ephesians 2:8‑9 and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas; he reflected on his career, including a pivotal 2003 game played after his father’s death, and highlighted how his faith has guided his life and decisions both on and off the field. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • New York-based fashion maker claimed by Russia-linked hackers

  • Esquire Brands, a New York‑based maker of children’s footwear that licenses names like DKNY, Sam Edelman and Kenneth Cole, was hit by the Play ransomware gang, which posted a threat on the gang’s dark‑web forum to release stolen client files, payroll data, financial records and other confidential information as early as January 3; the attackers, linked to Russian‑aligned cybercrime networks, have a history of high‑profile extortions and use intermittent encryption to speed data exfiltration, prompting concerns over identity theft, phishing and corporate espionage. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • ‘We are locked and loaded’: Trump threatens to attack Iran regime if protesters harmed

  • President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that the United States is “locked and loaded” and ready to intervene militarily if Iranian authorities kill any more protestors, urging Tehran to stop the violence; Iranian officials, including an adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed the threat as dangerous interference, while opposition figures such as Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir voiced support for the demonstrators, amid reports of multiple deaths and arrests during the ongoing protests. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/30/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/30/25

by | Dec 30, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“Over the past week or so, U.S. MQ‑9 Reaper drones have been spotted carrying increasingly greater numbers of AGM‑114 Hellfire missiles on sorties from Puerto Rico. This includes at least one Reaper seen armed with 10 Hellfires, a loadout that does not previously appear to have been disclosed as being an option for these drones.”

 

-Joseph Tre​vithick, TWZ article

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • MQ-9 Reapers Flying With Unusually Heavy Weapons Loads Over Caribbean

  • U.S. MQ‑9 Reaper drones operating from Puerto Rico have been observed carrying unusually heavy Hellfire missile loads—up to ten missiles per aircraft and using four‑rail launchers—far exceeding typical armaments, coinciding with a covert CIA‑directed strike on a Venezuelan port facility and a broader buildup of U.S. forces in the Caribbean that suggests an escalation beyond routine counter‑drug missions; the expanded payloads likely support larger kinetic operations against high‑value targets while highlighting increased coordination between military and intelligence assets in the region. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • “100% human” to become luxury label amid AI craze

  • As AI hype wanes, brands are flipping the script by touting “100 % human” or “no AI” labels as a new luxury marker, positioning authentic, human‑crafted content as the digital equivalent of “organic” or “non‑GMO”; marketers say this shift taps consumer fatigue with low‑quality “AI slop,” appeals to ethical concerns about privacy, employment and environmental impact, and is especially resonant in creative fields like publishing, music, journalism and design, as well as services that rely on empathy and nuanced judgment. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Franklin Graham attributes rising church attendance to young people’s rejection of ‘anti-God socialism’

  • Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, linked a recent uptick in church attendance among Gen Z and Millennials—averaging 1.9 and 1.8 visits per month respectively—to a rejection of “anti‑God socialism,” arguing that younger Americans are turning away from socialist ideas and seeking truth in faith, especially after the high‑profile murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which he says spurred a surge in Bible sales and spiritual interest. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • “These Chrome extensions read your ChatGPT and DeepSeek chats

  • Malicious Chrome extensions posing as AI sidebars—“Chat GPT for Chrome with GPT‑5, Claude Sonnet & DeepSeek AI” (600 k+ installs) and “AI Sidebar with DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Claude, and more” (300 k+ installs)—were found to exfiltrate users’ ChatGPT and DeepSeek chat histories, browsing activity and other data every 30 minutes, even though they appear legitimate and one carries Google’s “Featured” badge; researchers at OX Security warned that the stolen information could be used for corporate espionage, identity theft or phishing and urged users to uninstall the extensions immediately. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Israel asks Trump administration to exclude Turkey from Board of Peace, sources tell ‘Post’

  • Israel has asked the Trump administration to keep President Recep Tayyip Erdogan out of the upcoming Board of Peace that will oversee the International Stabilization Force and Gaza reconstruction, fearing Turkish troops and humanitarian involvement would give Ankara undue influence in the Strip; while senior U.S. officials remain divided over Turkey’s role—some argue the country, along with Egypt and Qatar, is a guarantor of the Hamas agreement—President Trump defended Erdogan as a close friend and praised Turkey’s contributions, even as Israel pushes to limit Ankara’s presence in future peace‑building efforts. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/22/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/22/25

by | Dec 22, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“The future Trump-class battleship, the USS Defiant, will be the largest, deadliest and most versatile and best-looking warship anywhere on the world’s oceans.”

 

-Secretary of the Navy John Phelan

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Navy will build new force of nuclear-armed, Trump-class battleships, president says

  • President Donald Trump announced a new “Trump‑class” battleship program, promising vessels far larger and more heavily armed than the WWII‑era Iowa‑class, equipped with hypersonic weapons, railguns, high‑powered lasers and nuclear‑capable cruise missiles; the Navy plans to start with two ships— the first to be named USS Defiant—aiming for commissioning within roughly two and a half years and ultimately targeting a fleet of 20‑25 such warships as a centerpiece of Trump’s “Golden Fleet” vision. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Power outage paralyzes Waymo robotaxis when traffic lights go out

  • A power outage in the San Francisco Bay Area knocked out traffic signals, causing Waymo’s robotaxis to halt at intersections as they defaulted to a four‑way‑stop protocol; the gridlock prompted a temporary suspension of the ride‑hailing service, but power was largely restored by noon and Waymo resumed operations, noting it will incorporate lessons from the event to improve handling of such infrastructure failures. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Christians and Religious Nones Unite in Rejection of AI Video Content on Social Platforms

  • A recent Story Radius survey found that a clear majority of Evangelical, non‑denominational and unaffiliated Americans—58 % of evangelicals, 57 % of Protestants and 52 % of the religiously unaffiliated—oppose the rise of AI‑generated videos on social platforms, citing concerns about authenticity, emotional manipulation and a loss of trust that can even drive users away from sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok; similar resistance appears across other faith groups, indicating a broader “trust gap” that tech companies must address. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • “We backed up Spotify:” pirates claim to have scraped 300TB of music

  • Anna’s Archive, a shadow digital library known for pirated books, claims to have scraped roughly 300 TB of Spotify’s catalog—about 86 million tracks covering 99.6 % of listens—by bypassing DRM and prioritizing songs using Spotify’s popularity metrics; the group has already released a 200 GB torrent of metadata for 256 million tracks and plans to distribute the audio files, prompting Spotify to confirm an investigation into the unauthorized access. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Israel, Greece, Cyprus reaffirm security, energy commitments at trilateral summit

  • Israel, Greece and Cyprus reconfirmed a strategic partnership at a Jerusalem summit, pledging deeper cooperation on security, energy and connectivity; leaders announced plans to advance the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor and the Great Sea Connector, linking maritime routes, pipelines and power grids across the region, while also discussing a possible joint rapid‑response force to counter Turkish aggression and other regional threats. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/19/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/19/25

by | Dec 19, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“The FF(X) is a highly adaptable vessel. While its primary mission will be surface warfare, its ability to carry modular payloads and command unmanned systems enables it to execute a broad spectrum of operations, making it ready for the challenges of the modern maritime environment.”

 

– U.S. Navy release

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • This Will Be The Navy’s New FF(X) Frigate

  • The U.S. Navy has chosen a new FF(X) frigate design based on the Coast Guard’s Legend‑class National Security Cutter, targeting a first hull launch in 2028 to replace the cancelled Constellation program; the ship will feature a 57 mm gun, a RAM launcher, angled missile launchers likely for Naval Strike Missiles, a modular payload bay, and a Saab Sea Giraffe radar, while the Navy plans a lead‑yard build followed by competitive follow‑on contracts to accelerate production and bolster domestic shipbuilding capacity. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Developers can now launch their apps in ChatGPT under new OpenAI program

  • OpenAI announced a new program that lets developers submit “apps” for integration into ChatGPT, where approved apps will appear in an in‑chat directory and let users take actions such as ordering groceries, creating slide decks or searching for apartments; developers can use the beta Apps SDK to build tightly scoped, chat‑friendly tools, check approval status on the OpenAI Developer Platform, and expect the first batch of vetted apps to roll out gradually next year, alongside other features like Instant Checkout for U.S. shoppers. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Hobby Lobby Distributes 500,000 Free Copies of Lee Strobel’s ‘The Case for Christmas’

  • Hobby Lobby is distributing 500,000 free copies of Lee Strobel’s revised “The Case for Christmas,” a journalistic investigation into the identity of the infant in the manger, across its U.S. stores as the holiday season approaches; the giveaway follows Strobel’s 2024 update of the book, which builds on his earlier “Case for Christ” narrative, and aligns with Hobby Lobby’s long‑standing public‑faith branding, including its Sunday closures, biblical advertising and recent charitable donations such as a $7 million contribution to rebuild a megachurch sanctuary. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • North Korea’s Digital Surge: $2B Stolen in Crypto as Amazon Blocks 1,800 Fake IT Workers

  • North Korean cyber groups stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025—accounting for about 76 % of all crypto service compromises—while also running a massive fake‑IT‑worker scheme that Amazon blocked 1,800 fraudulent applicants, many posing as software engineers to infiltrate exchanges, custodians and AI‑related firms; the operation relies on stolen identities, recruiter scams and insider placements to launder funds, prompting heightened detection efforts and rewards for information. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Defending Jewish communities is part of fight for Europe’s soul, Hungarian EU minister tells ‘Post’

  • Hungarian EU affairs minister and antisemitism envoy János Bóka told The Jerusalem Post that safeguarding Jewish communities is essential to preserving Europe’s Judeo‑Christian heritage, emphasizing Hungary’s “zero‑tolerance” stance, strict migration policies and strong societal support that have kept antisemitic incidents low compared with Western Europe; he warned that radical‑Islamist and left‑wing anti‑Zionist narratives are fueling a new wave of antisemitism across the continent, calling for coordinated EU action, tighter monitoring of NGOs and online platforms, and deeper cooperation with Israel to protect Jewish life and culture. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/18/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/18/25

by | Dec 18, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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“The F-35 is the nation’s most sophisticated fighter jet, outfitted with stealth technology and a cockpit helmet display that allows pilots to virtually see through the airplane at targets on the ground below.”

 

-Thom Patterson

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Canadian NORAD Commander’s View On Future F-35 Fighter Force

  • Canada’s NORAD commander Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna outlined a massive modernization effort to integrate F‑35A fighters into the RCAF and NORAD, noting a $30 billion, 88‑aircraft procurement under review, extensive runway extensions at Arctic forward operating locations, new A‑330 MRTT tankers slated for 2027, upgraded infrastructure at Trenton and Edmonton, and complementary upgrades to CF‑18 Hornets, all aimed at achieving overmatch against high‑end threats and ensuring layered air‑defense coverage across the High North. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality

  • Researchers at Berkeley and Cornell examined millions of pre‑print abstracts from arXiv, SSRN and bioRxiv, training a detector on human‑written versus GPT‑3.5‑rewritten texts to spot likely LLM‑generated submissions; they found that once authors began using large language models their output surged—often doubling for non‑native English speakers—but the papers’ linguistic complexity rose while their odds of reaching peer‑reviewed journals fell, reversing the usual positive link between sophisticated language and scientific merit; nevertheless, AI‑assisted manuscripts cited a wider, more recent range of sources, hinting at potential diversification of scholarly references. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • ‘Back to the Biblical Principles’: 10 Commandments Monument Restored at State Capitol

  • Kentucky restored a granite Ten Commandments monument to the Capitol grounds after House Joint Resolution 15 cleared a prior court block that relied on the now‑overruled Lemon test; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, represented by First Liberty, secured the monument’s return, and state leaders and faith‑based groups hailed the move as a reaffirmation of the historic role of biblical principles in American law and culture. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • France confirms cyberattack on Ministry of Interior, hackers claim 16M individuals exposed

  • French authorities confirmed a serious cyber intrusion into the Ministry of the Interior, where attackers claimed to have accessed the Criminal Records Processing System and Wanted Persons File, allegedly exposing data on 16 million citizens, though officials say only a few dozen files were confirmed removed and the true scope remains unclear; the breach was posted on the revived Breachforums site, with perpetrators demanding payment to delete the data, while investigators are probing credential theft via plain‑text emails and assessing potential impacts on ongoing investigations and personal privacy. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Marco Rubio announces sanctions on ICC judges over Israel investigations

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on two International Criminal Court judges—Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia—citing Executive Order 14203 for targeting Israeli nationals without Israel’s consent, while the ICC condemned the move as an attack on judicial independence; the United States also froze any U.S. assets of the judges and barred their families from entry, and separately imposed sanctions on 29 vessels and related firms tied to Iran’s shadow fleet. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/16/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/16/25

by | Dec 16, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.”

 

-James Monroe

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • More KC-135 Tankers Deploy To The Caribbean

  • The Pentagon is expanding its Caribbean presence to intensify “Operation Southern Spear” against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, deploying additional KC‑135 Stratotanker refuelers to the Dominican Republic, KC‑46 Pegasus tankers from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a surge of C‑17 cargo flights delivering supplies and troops to Puerto Rico and Ecuador, while U.S. officials prepare to seize more sanctioned oil tankers to cut off Maduro’s revenue and consider a broader blockade; the buildup accompanies heightened diplomatic briefings, new FAA warnings about Venezuelan airspace, and statements from the Trump administration linking the effort to both drug‑interdiction and strategic control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • AI’s four possible futures: crash, stabilization, nationalization, or breakthrough?

  • Generative‑AI investors face four possible outcomes: a market crash from over‑inflated valuations, a soft‑landing where growth slows but AI becomes a steady productivity tool, a scenario where governments treat AI as a regulated public utility, or a breakthrough that drives exponential innovation and profitability for firms with solid data and integration—experts warn that bubbles may burst before any breakthrough materializes, while others see a gradual stabilization as the industry matures. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • ‘Stop in the Name of God’: Charlie Kirk’s Final Book Honors ‘Transforming’ Sabbath

  • Charlie Kirk’s posthumously released book Stop in the Name of God argues that observing the Sabbath—turning off devices, resting, and focusing on family and worship—can transform one’s life, a practice Kirk embraced after a pilgrimage to Israel where his pastor and a Messianic‑Jewish host explained the spiritual significance of Shabbat; the book frames the Sabbath as a divine blueprint for rest and renewal, contrasting it with Kirk’s previously hectic schedule and suggesting that a weekly pause can improve mental health, deepen faith and strengthen relationships. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • CISO Communities – Cybersecurity’s Secret Weapon

  • Closed CISO communities—often hosted on Slack or WhatsApp—have become a “secret weapon” for senior security leaders, offering a trusted space to exchange threat intel, discuss vendor choices, mentor aspiring CISOs, share job opportunities and cope with burnout, all while maintaining strict confidentiality through codes of conduct, invitation‑only membership and the Chatham House Rule; these peer‑driven networks complement formal ISAC/ISAO structures by delivering real‑time, person‑to‑person collaboration that strengthens cybersecurity defenses across industries. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • IDF cyber chief warns Israel, US face far greater cyber threats than publicly known

  • Israel’s cyber chief Maj. Gen. Aviad Dagan warned that both Israel and the United States face far larger, largely unseen cyber threats that could target critical national infrastructure, emphasizing that past successes should not breed complacency; he highlighted ongoing joint cyber‑warfare drills with U.S. Cyber Command, cited past Iranian attempts to sabotage Israeli water and hospital systems, and noted reciprocal Israeli cyber actions against Iranian ports and fuel infrastructure, underscoring the need for continual preparedness. Click here to read more.

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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/15/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 12/15/25

by | Dec 15, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.

“Sun and shadow, friend and foe, eagle learns which way to go.”

 

— Unknown

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Details Emerge

  • The U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic boost‑glide weapon—also called the Long‑Range Hypersonic Weapon—has been detailed during a Pentagon visit, revealing a trailer‑launched system capable of Mach 5+ speeds, a 3,500‑km (≈2,175‑mile) range that could strike targets such as mainland China from Guam, Moscow from London or Tehran from Qatar, a sub‑30‑pound warhead that relies mainly on kinetic impact, and a production goal of up to two missiles per month; the system is slated for operational use by FY 2025, with the Navy adapting the same architecture for sea‑launch under the Intermediate Range Conventional Prompt Strike program. Click here to read more.

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • Nvidia challenges China with new open-source AI models

  • Nvidia unveiled its third‑generation “Nemotron” family of open‑source large‑language models, starting with the compact Nemotron 3 Nano that promises lower operating costs and better performance on multi‑step tasks, while larger variants are slated for release in early 2026; the move counters a surge of Chinese open‑source AI offerings from firms like DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and Alibaba, and aims to give enterprises and governments transparent, auditable models they can safely deploy, positioning Nvidia as a leading U.S. provider of open‑source AI amid growing restrictions on Chinese technologies. Click here to read more.

     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community after Bondi Beach terrorist attack

  • Australian Christian leaders condemned the Bondi Beach terrorist shooting that killed 15 people—including a child and a Holocaust survivor—while praying for the grieving Jewish community; Anglican Archbishop Kanishka Raffel denounced antisemitism and offered prayers for safety, and Catholic Archbishop Anthony Fisher highlighted rising public antisemitism, recalling his own Jewish heritage and urging Christians to protect their Jewish neighbors, while praising bystander Ahmed Al Ahmed for disarming one attacker. Click here to read more.
     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Militant Groups Are Experimenting With AI, and the Risks Are Expected to Grow

  • Militant groups, including ISIS affiliates, are experimenting with generative AI to produce propaganda, deep‑fake images and videos, translate messages, and even draft malicious code, amplifying recruitment, disinformation and cyber‑attack capabilities despite limited resources; experts warn that as cheap, powerful AI becomes more accessible, these “aspirational” uses could expand to more sophisticated threats such as synthetic phishing, weapon‑development assistance, and multilingual outreach, prompting lawmakers to propose legislation requiring regular AI‑risk assessments and greater information sharing by AI developers. Click here to read more.

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Should Israel issue a military response if Iran was behind the Bondi attack? – analysis

  • Israel’s leadership is weighing a direct military strike against Iran if Tehran is proven to have orchestrated the Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 Jews, with a senior U.S. official indicating Washington would back an Israeli counter‑strike on Iranian territory; analysts argue that Israel’s recent success in degrading Iran’s air defenses, nuclear facilities and missile capabilities in a June operation may lower the perceived risk of retaliation, potentially allowing a kinetic response that could deter future terror plots and simultaneously pressure Iran’s ballistic‑missile program, though critics warn such escalation could reignite a broader conflict. Click here to read more.

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