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

“The rules of navigation never navigated a ship. The rules of architecture never built a house.”

 

-Thomas Reid

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

  • Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites

  • The U.S. Space Force has selected four companies—L3Harris, Astranis, Axient, and Sierra Space—to develop Resilient GPS satellites aimed at protecting military and civilian GPS signals from jamming. The first batch of satellites is set to launch by 2028. Congress has raised concerns about the program’s focus on satellites over ground systems and equipment. Click here to read more.

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

  • Meta Missed Out on Smartphones. Can Smart Glasses Make Up for It?

  • Meta is pushing into connected hardware with a major focus on “computers for your face.” At its Connect event, Meta unveiled new devices, including the Oculus Quest 3S VR headset and AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, the highlight was “Orion,” a prototype of holographic display glasses that aim to replace smartphones. CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcased how these glasses could project virtual displays, enabling users to interact through gestures or brain signals. Though still in development, Meta envisions Orion as part of the future of mixed reality. Click here to read more.

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

  • ‘Rings of Power’ Features ‘Profoundly Faith-Based’ Themes, Producer Says

  • One of the showrunners for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power revealed that the series’ themes are “profoundly faith-based” and honor J.R.R. Tolkien’s Catholic faith, which influenced his original works. The show explores timeless themes like good vs. evil, temptation, and redemption. Showrunner Patrick McKay emphasized that the series is family-friendly, steering away from excessive violence, but still retains dark and complex elements true to Tolkien’s stories. The adaptation, while not a direct copy, aims to reflect Tolkien’s worldview and themes of hope. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Over 90 million French records exposed: mysterious data hoarder leaves instances open

  • A massive data leak has exposed 95 million records of French citizens, including phone numbers, emails, and partial payment information, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. The leak was discovered on an unprotected Elasticsearch server, containing data from at least 17 breaches across various sectors. The exposed information includes sensitive personal details that could lead to identity theft, fraud, and spearphishing attacks. Researchers warn that malicious actors may have already accessed the data. Click here to read more.

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

  • IDF commander urges readiness for possible Lebanon invasion amid Hezbollah conflict

  • IDF Northern Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon has urged Israeli forces to prepare for a potential invasion of Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalate. Speaking to Brigade 7, he emphasized the need for readiness, stating that the conflict has entered a new phase as part of Operation Northern Arrows. The IDF has already targeted Hezbollah’s long-range firepower and leadership. Former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin suggested using air power for two weeks before any ground invasion, which would need to be completed before Lebanon’s harsh winter sets in. Diplomatic efforts are still being pushed by Western powers. Click here to read more.

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