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

“Good fences make good neighbors.”

 

— Robert Frost

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

  • Military police, engineer units from Army, Marines deploy to the US-Mexico border

  • The U.S. is deploying 1,500 active-duty troops, including Marines and Army engineers, to the U.S.-Mexico border, joining 2,500 National Guard members already supporting Customs and Border Protection. Ordered by President Donald Trump, this effort involves installing physical barriers and conducting surveillance. Units from multiple states are involved, with discussions of increasing the deployment to 10,000 troops. Military officials clarified that the troops will not perform law enforcement duties. Additionally, deportation flights to Guatemala began Thursday, carried out by Air Force C-17 crews. Click here for the full details on the deployment and its implications.
     

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

  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review: a new king of 4K is here

  • Nvidia’s new RTX 5090, priced at $1,999 and launching January 30th, is a compact yet powerful GPU featuring 32GB of VRAM and the revolutionary DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, promising up to 8x frame rate boosts in supported games. With a slimmer design and impressive cooling, it dominates 4K gaming, offering a 28% performance increase over the RTX 4090 and delivering massive gains in AI workloads. However, its high power draw and premium price may give some pause. As DLSS 4 adoption grows, this GPU could redefine gaming and creative workflows. Click here to dive into the details.
     

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

  • Operation Blessing Buys Tools for Underfunded L.A. Fire Station, Helps with 100 First Responder Kits

  • As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds, first responders face grueling conditions while battling flames threatening millions. Amid these challenges, Operation Blessing has stepped up to support firefighters, providing tools, first responder kits, and morale boosts in partnership with organizations like YWAM L.A. With red flag warnings persisting, small rains expected this weekend offer hope but won’t end the fight. Efforts like these remind first responders they’re not alone in their battle. Click here to support first responders and victims of the California wildfires.

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

  • FTC issues warning about dangerous deliveries: free gifts that contain identity theft

  • The FTC has issued a warning about a new twist on brushing scams: malicious QR codes included with unsolicited “gifts.” Scammers send fake luxury items like beauty products or Bluetooth speakers, paired with QR codes that lead to phishing sites to steal personal data or install malware. These scams exploit stolen personal information, risking identity theft. If you’ve interacted with suspicious QR codes, update passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and monitor financial accounts. Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov. Click here to learn how to stay safe from these dangerous scams.

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

  • Israel approves Hamas’s list of hostages set for Saturday release

  • Israel has approved the release of four female IDF observers—Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev—as part of a deal with Hamas set to take place on Saturday. The arrangement includes exchanging 33 hostages for Palestinian detainees, humanitarian aid, and IDF withdrawal from some areas in Gaza. The agreement also promises information on the status of additional hostages, including the Bibas family. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv, with demonstrators demanding the release of every hostage, living or deceased. Click here to read more about the ongoing developments.

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