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

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

 

-Winston S. Churchill

I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Watch the USS Bulkeley help shoot down Iran’s missile attack on Israel

  • The U.S. Navy destroyers Bulkeley and Cole played a key role in defending Israel from Iran’s massive ballistic missile attack on Tuesday. Utilizing AEGIS weapons systems designed for missile defense, both warships successfully intercepted several missiles. Video footage released by the Navy highlights Bulkeley’s involvement as the ship operated in the Eastern Mediterranean. Pentagon officials confirmed that Israel intercepted the majority of the approximately 200 missiles, resulting in minimal damage and no casualties on the ground.

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

  • The WIRED AI Elections Project

  • Generative AI is making its way into global elections, with deepfakes and AI-generated content used to manipulate campaigns and voters. As more than 2 billion people in over 60 countries head to the polls in 2024, the widespread availability of this technology raises concerns about misinformation and disinformation. From fake endorsements to altered speeches, AI is poised to reshape the political landscape, amplifying existing challenges like misleading content despite the introduction of guardrails by tech companies.

    For more on AI’s impact on elections, click here to read more.

     
     

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

  • Only 35% of Evangelicals think they’re ready to share biblical truths: poll

  • A new survey by the Institute of Faith and Culture in collaboration with Lifeway Research found that while 92% of Evangelicals believe they have a responsibility to share biblical truths, many don’t feel prepared for the task. Only 35% feel ready to address cultural and controversial issues, though a majority agree that their churches help them engage with differing views. Additionally, while 50% of respondents want to promote biblical truth to those they know, fewer feel comfortable doing so in situations where the Bible’s positions may be unpopular.

    For more on this insightful survey, click here to read more.

     
     

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

  • Who owns your shiny new Pixel 9 phone? You can’t say no to Google’s surveillance

  • In this article, Cybernews researchers reveal significant privacy concerns surrounding Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone. Their analysis shows that the device continuously transmits personal user data, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and location, to Google’s servers, even without user consent. Additionally, the phone appears to have remote management capabilities, allowing Google to install new software or change settings without the user’s knowledge. These findings raise concerns about privacy, user control, and potential security vulnerabilities associated with the device.

    For more on these privacy concerns, click here to read more.

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

  • No. 29: Jerry Seinfeld: A comedian who gets serious on supporting Israel

  • In this article, comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s actions over the past year highlight his strong support for Israel, especially after the Hamas attacks on October 7. Seinfeld, along with his wife, visited southern Israel and spoke with families affected by the violence. Despite backlash, including a walkout at Duke University and hecklers at his stand-up shows, Seinfeld remains unwavering in his support. His connection to Israel, which began in his youth, continues to resonate deeply, earning him a place among the year’s most influential Jews.

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