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

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

by | Dec 12, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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“We will be building a frigate. It will be based on an American design.”

 

-Navy Secretary John Phelan

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

  • U.S. Navy Now Wants A New Frigate And Fast

  • The U.S. Navy plans to field a new class of frigates—likely derived from the Coast Guard’s Legend‑class National Security Cutter—by 2028 after canceling the troubled Constellation program, aiming to fill a critical surface‑warfare gap with a faster, lower‑cost ship that can be built quickly and meet modern sensor and missile requirements; the effort seeks to avoid past cost overruns, leverage existing shipyard capacity, and restore fleet readiness while Congress and industry scrutinize the design’s suitability and integration of systems like Aegis and vertical launch cells. Click here to read more.

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

  • Google Translate expands live translation to all earbuds on Android

  • Google Translate now leverages the Gemini AI model to grasp phrase meanings, idioms and slang across more than 70 languages, improving live‑translation accuracy for earbuds on Android; the update also adds personalized language‑learning tools that adapt to skill level, focus on travel or everyday conversation, and provide pronunciation feedback while tracking daily practice streaks, with practice mode expanding to nearly 20 new countries. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Trading TikTok for Time with God—and Each Other

  • Young adults are increasingly swapping constant digital connectivity for low‑tech habits—flip phones, point‑and‑shoot cameras, vinyl records and intentional digital fasts—to regain focus, reduce anxiety and deepen their relationship with God; ministries, college chaplains and believers report that unplugging helps them pray, engage more authentically with others, and protect mental health, while still navigating the tension between staying relevant professionally and resisting the addictive pull of social‑media algorithms. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Chinese state hackers attended Cisco cybersec training, researcher claims

  • Two Chinese hackers linked to the state‑backed Salt Typhoon espionage group—Yu Yang and Qiu Daibing—were once participants in Cisco’s 2012 Networking Academy Cup, a beginner‑level training program that taught foundational security skills and Cisco technologies later exploited in their campaigns; after winning regional contests for Southwest Petroleum University, they co‑founded Beijing Huanyu Tianqiong, identified as a front for Salt Typhoon, which has breached dozens of global telecoms and critical‑infrastructure networks, prompting international advisories, a $10 million FBI bounty and calls to tighten mitigation guidance. Click here to read more.

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

  • Gaza demilitarization may begin as early as next month, US officials say

  • International troops authorized by the UN Security Council could begin deploying next month to demilitarize Gaza under the Trump peace plan, with an International Stabilization Force (ISF) tasked with destroying militant infrastructure and supporting newly trained Palestinian police while avoiding direct combat with Hamas; the force’s size, composition and rules of engagement are still being negotiated, and countries such as Indonesia have pledged troops for humanitarian tasks, while the U.S. ambassadorship notes the mandate may permit the use of force to achieve demilitarization. Click here to read more.

     
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