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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“A share in the sovereignty of the state, which is exercised by the citizens at large, in voting at elections is one of the most important rights of the subject, and in a republic ought to stand foremost in the estimation of the law. “
-Alexander Hamilton
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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National Guard on Standby in Many States as America Faces Tense Election Day
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On the eve of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, National Guardsmen from 18 states and Washington, D.C., are activated or on standby. Activated Guardsmen—126 in total—are deployed in states including Alabama, Arizona, Iowa, and Washington. Additionally, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and others have Guardsmen on standby. Many of the deployed troops are cyber specialists supporting election security. Washington state and Nevada, where incendiary incidents and security concerns arose, are among those with heightened readiness. The Pentagon describes these preparations as routine for national security events.
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Next-gen navigation without GPS: Maxar will match images to accurate 3D map
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Maxar is developing a 3D mapping tool called Pinpoint, aimed at providing precise, GPS-free navigation by aligning sensor data with a detailed 3D model of Earth. Set to launch broadly next year, the system leverages Maxar’s Precision3D Registration (P3DR) technology, achieving a resolution of 50 cm and a 3 m accuracy worldwide. The tool is designed to aid aircraft navigation, especially in GPS-jammed scenarios, offering a referential navigation system likened to traditional star-based methods. The system can process both real-time videos and single images with a built-in accuracy indicator for suboptimal conditions.
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Two Christian Activists Urge Followers of Jesus to Act as Influencers in American Politics
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Christian activists Lecrae, Justin Giboney, and Cory Ruth are encouraging believers to engage in politics, emphasizing their potential influence in restoring civility in American discourse. Discussing a survey revealing 41 million Christians may not vote in 2024, Giboney highlighted voting as an act of “stewardship” and service to others. Ruth echoed this, stressing that informed Christians can impact society by bringing knowledge and clarity to the political sphere. Both argued for calm, informed engagement, seeing it as an opportunity for Christians to be “major influencers” by promoting a knowledgeable, respectful approach to politics.
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IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
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A hacker known as Dark X claims to have accessed and stolen data from 350 million Hot Topic customers, including emails, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details, exploiting credentials from a developer. This breach highlights the expanding role of “infostealers” — malware targeting passwords and cookies stored in users’ browsers. Infostealers like RedLine and LummaC2 facilitate extensive credential harvesting, often spread through social media platforms and dark web channels. With stolen data available on Telegram and marketplaces, infostealers continue to challenge tech giants like Google and Microsoft, which strive to block their exploits.
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V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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IDF heightens state of alert in anticipation of Iranian response
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The IDF has heightened its alert status, preparing for a potential Iranian response to recent Israeli strikes. While an Iranian attack may come from Syria, Yemen, or Iraq rather than directly from Iran, Israeli military officials are reinforcing intelligence, air defenses, and collaboration with U.S. forces, including the THAAD missile defense system. With hundreds of U.S. troops in Israel and active coordination with U.S. CENTCOM, both nations are closely monitoring the situation. Amid U.S. elections, Iran appears to be carefully considering its options, with the IDF prepared for various retaliation scenarios.
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