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

“Security against foreign danger is one of the primitive objects of civil society. It is an avowed and essential object of the American Union.”

 

— James Madison

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

  • US carries out multiple airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia

  • U.S. forces have launched airstrikes in northern Somalia, targeting ISIS operatives in the Gholis mountain range, marking the first military operation in Somalia under President Trump’s second term. AFRICOM confirmed multiple ISIS members were killed, though details on specific targets remain undisclosed. The strikes were likely conducted by assets from the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, currently operating in the region. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud acknowledged the operation, and AFRICOM stated no civilians were harmed. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Meta spends big to make its Ray-Ban glasses a true mainstream hit

  • Meta is doubling down on its push to make Ray-Ban smart glasses a mainstream hit, unveiling two Super Bowl ads featuring Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt—alongside Kris Jenner. The company is also releasing a limited edition Super Bowl-themed version of the glasses, featuring team-colored lenses and a custom-etched case, though they won’t be available for purchase. This move follows Meta’s reported sale of over 1 million Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2024, signaling its commitment to expanding the category through exclusivity and influencer marketing. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • CeCe Winans, DOE among Christian artists to win big at 2025 Grammy Awards

  • Gospel music shined at the 67th Grammy Awards as CeCe Winans, DOE, and other Christian artists took home top honors. Winans won “Best Gospel Album” for More Than This and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for That’s My King, while DOE claimed “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” for Heart of a Human. Other big winners included Cory Henry for “Best Roots Gospel Album” and a collective featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Israel Houghton for “Best Gospel Performance/Song.” Winans expressed gratitude, saying, “Winning a Grammy is always an incredible honor, but to be recognized for music that uplifts and inspires makes it even more special.” The event also raised over $7 million for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. Click here to read more.

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

  • Microsoft Defender ditches privacy protection feature, leaving users without VPN

  • Microsoft is discontinuing its built-in VPN feature in Defender on February 28, 2025, leaving millions of users without IP address privacy protection. Initially rolled out on Android and expanded to Windows in late 2024, the feature provided a secure VPN connection for Microsoft 365 subscribers, encrypting traffic and shielding users on unsafe networks. Microsoft says it is shifting focus to “new areas” of security but assures that other Defender features like identity theft protection remain intact. Windows users need no action, but Android users must manually remove the VPN profile. Click here to read more.

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

  • Walking the tightrope: Netanyahu’s goals in Washington DC

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to discuss the next phase of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal. Talks are shifting towards extending the current agreement, where hostages are released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while a ceasefire holds. Netanyahu and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will now lead negotiations instead of Israel’s security chiefs, as discussions move toward diplomatic matters, including post-war Gaza and potential normalization with Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu also seeks alignment with President Trump on continuing the war while securing more hostage releases. Click here to read more.

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