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

“Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.”

 

-Diane Ackerman

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

  • Thousands more National Guard troops activated ahead of ‘destructive and life-threatening’ Hurricane Milton

  • More than 5,000 National Guard troops have been mobilized in preparation for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay as a high Category 3 or low Category 4 storm. The Florida National Guard, along with nearly 100 active-duty troops, are on standby to assist with storm response and recovery. The hurricane is predicted to bring destructive winds, storm surges, and flooding, with officials urging residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately. The military is closely coordinating with FEMA, and MacDill Air Force Base has also ordered evacuations.

    For more on this developing situation, click here to read more.

     
     

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

  • How to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or Pixel

  • With Hurricane Milton approaching, connecting via satellite could be crucial in emergencies. Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite (iPhone 14 and newer) and Google’s Satellite SOS (Pixel 9 models) allow users to reach emergency services when no cell or Wi-Fi is available. Additionally, iPhones now support a new Messages via satellite feature with iOS 18, enabling users to send messages to friends and family without network coverage. The key steps for using these features are straightforward but require clear skies to function. Apple also allows location sharing via satellite in the Find My app.

    For more on how to use these lifesaving features, click here to read more.

     
     

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

  • World’s oldest Hebrew book unveiled at Museum of the Bible after being found in Afghanistan cave

  • The Museum of the Bible is showcasing one of the oldest Jewish books discovered in Afghanistan, known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, dating back 1,300 years. This ancient book contains prayers, poems, and the oldest known version of the Passover Haggadah. The exhibit, “Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book,” aims to highlight Afghanistan’s rich and diverse history, countering common misconceptions about the region. The exhibit is open until January 2025 and will later travel to the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York.

    For more on this fascinating exhibit, click here to read more.

     

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

  • Be wary of Hurricane Helene disaster relief scams, CISA warns

  • As Hurricane Milton approaches, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning citizens to be vigilant against scams targeting those impacted by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing disaster relief efforts. Cybercriminals are leveraging social engineering tactics to steal personal information and money, often posing as charities or government representatives. CISA advises caution with unsolicited emails, social media posts, and phone calls related to disaster relief and recommends donating directly through trusted websites.

    For more on protecting yourself from scams, click here to read more.

     

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

  • Israeli and Diaspora Jews form a powerful partnership – editorial

  • Jewish National Fund-USA, along with numerous Jewish, Christian, and other organizations, has stepped up to provide vital support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict. On their “We Choose Life” mission, Jewish National Fund-USA’s delegation visited key areas affected by attacks, helping to restore communities and offering relief to displaced residents. Their work includes funding for parks, schools, and memorials, while they also planted olive trees to commemorate lives lost. Additionally, Christian organizations like Bridges for Peace are providing practical support, such as donating bloodmobiles and rapid response cars to Magen David Adom in Jerusalem, reflecting widespread international solidarity with Israel.

    For more on these initiatives, click here to read more.

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