
THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/21/25
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“International order is not an evolution; it is an imposition… It will last only as long as those who imposed it retain the capacity to defend it.”
-Robert Kagan
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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USMC Anti-Ship Missile Deployment To Highly Strategic Luzon Strait Is Unprecedented
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Money, Chrome, and ChatGPT: The high stakes of Google’s monopoly trial
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Churches with Record Easter Attendance Report U.S. Is ‘on the Cusp of Spiritual Awakening’
- Churches across the U.S. reported record-breaking Easter attendance this year, with many pastors pointing to signs of a growing spiritual revival. From small towns to megachurches, congregations saw surges in worshippers, with reports of thousands making first-time commitments to Christ. A new Barna survey supports the trend, showing a 12-point jump since 2022 in the number of adults who say their faith in Jesus remains central to their lives—the highest level in over a decade. Leaders like Josh Howerton and Jack Graham say the momentum feels like more than seasonal enthusiasm, calling it a potential nationwide awakening. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Multi-billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading worldwide, UN says
- Asian crime syndicates behind the global cyberscam industry are rapidly expanding into Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe as crackdowns in Southeast Asia fail to stem their growth, according to a new UN report. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warns that these operations, which traffic and coerce thousands into scam labor, have evolved into a multibillion-dollar transnational industry that is difficult to dismantle and quick to relocate. With ties to drug cartels and operations now spanning over 50 nationalities, the UN says the world is at a “critical inflection point” and urges global cooperation before the crisis deepens further. Click here to read more.
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Cutting off Hamas: ‘Post’ visits IDF’s ‘Morag Corridor’ in Gaza
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cyber Trends – 4/18/25
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“There is a very clear end-state to this operation, and that begins the moment that the Houthis pledge to stop attacking our ships and putting American lives at risk.”
-Sean Parnell
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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U.S. war against the Houthis grinds on. Tell me how this ends.
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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How to scan a QR code with your phone
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Franklin Graham Delivers Easter Message from the Ashes of California Wildfires
- As California wildfires continue to burn beyond mainstream media attention, residents remain in mourning and recovery, with many drawing hope from Isaiah 61’s promise of “beauty for ashes.” Franklin Graham, who filmed his 2025 Easter message in the wildfire aftermath, says survivors describe their ordeal as “going through the flames of hell.” His Easter special, airing April 20, will focus on God’s love and hope amid devastation, featuring music from Michael W. Smith and Charity Gayle. Meanwhile, Billy Graham Ministries continues to support Californians through crisis-trained chaplains and Samaritan’s Purse relief efforts. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Apple is anticipating a piracy frenzy in Europe
- The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has forced Apple to allow alternative app stores on iOS, but this regulatory win may be opening the door to widespread piracy. On April 17, AltStore—an alternative app store designed for sideloading—launched a secondary store enabling easier access to cracked and modified apps, such as pirated Spotify or ad-free social media versions. While Apple previously warned about the piracy risks of sideloading, the DMA limits its ability to block such stores. With “hacking modes” hidden in apps like AltStore Classic, Apple faces a legal and security challenge it may struggle to contain. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Saudi Arabia and Abraham Accords: Normalization with Israel is in Riyadh’s best interests – opinion
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/17/25
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“Deterrence is not a substitute for defense; defense capabilities, representing the potential for effective counteraction, are the essential condition of deterrence.”
-James R. Schlesinger
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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B-1B Bones Make Unprecedented Bomber Task Force Deployment To Japan
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Tesla’s spring update activates adaptive high beams that won’t blind oncoming drivers
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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2,000 Years After History’s Greatest Miracle, Signs and Wonders Continue at Jerusalem’s Garden Tomb
- At the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, where many believe Jesus was buried and resurrected, visitors and staff have reported modern-day miracles that echo the biblical events of Easter. From a Romanian man suddenly regaining perfect eyesight, to a paralyzed Ecuadorian boy miraculously walking again, and a pastor being healed of lifelong headaches, testimonies of healing and spiritual encounters continue to emerge from the site. Guides and ministry leaders say these signs serve as reminders of the living power of Jesus Christ and the hope His resurrection brings. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Staying on Windows 10? Infostealers could be lurking, experts warn
- With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, more than half of all Windows users are still relying on the soon-to-be-unsupported operating system, posing major cybersecurity risks. New data shows 54% of users were still on Windows 10 in March, and 59% of systems hit by infostealers last December were running it. Experts warn delayed migration could lead to increased vulnerabilities and data breaches, with NordStellar estimating 30–40% of systems may still be on Windows 10 at its end of life. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Hamas rejects Israel’s proposal to release 10 hostages in exchange for 45-day ceasefire
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/16/25
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“The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, we must think anew and act anew.”
― Abraham Lincoln
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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USS Truman hosts Passover events in Red Sea as strike group continues fight against Houthis
- Aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, sailors observed Passover with a traditional Seder on April 12, 2025, while conducting daily operations against Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea. Led by Navy Rabbi Lt. Cmdr. Yonatan Warren, the observance provided both Jewish and non-Jewish crew members with spiritual connection and reflection amid combat deployments. The ceremony highlighted themes of liberation and freedom, echoing the carrier group’s mission to protect maritime navigation. More Seders are planned across the strike group, with Easter services also upcoming. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Huge ransomware campaign targets AWS S3 storage: attackers have thousands of keys
- Security researchers have uncovered a ransomware campaign leveraging over 1,200 unique leaked AWS credentials to encrypt S3 buckets using Amazon’s own server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C). Victims find ransom notes demanding 0.3 BTC (~$25,000) but often remain unaware as data isn’t deleted or exfiltrated—only encrypted silently. The stolen keys were likely harvested from public code repositories, misconfigured CI/CD pipelines, or forgotten IAM credentials. Experts warn this campaign marks a new, dangerous simplicity in cloud-targeted ransomware. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Grossi warns Iran is ‘not far’ from nuclear bomb
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/15/25
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“Only total victory can reward the champions of tolerance, and decency, and freedom, and faith.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Another US Aircraft Carrier in Mideast Waters Ahead of Second Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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OpenAI is building a social network
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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US senator seeks to make Easter Monday federal holiday: ‘Celebrate most extraordinary day in history’
- Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has introduced a bill to make Easter Monday a federal holiday, aiming to help American families more fully celebrate the Christian holiday together. Citing that 81% of Americans observe Easter, Schmitt argued the U.S. holiday calendar overlooks this sacred tradition, which is already recognized in many Western nations. He framed the bill as “pro-worker, pro-family, pro-faith” and noted potential economic benefits from a longer Easter weekend. The legislation, now in the Senate Judiciary Committee, would make Easter Monday the 13th federal holiday if passed. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Chrome extensions ask for too many dangerous permissions and see everything
- Cybernews researchers found that 86 of the 100 most popular Chrome extensions request high-risk permissions that can track browsing history, inject scripts, or manipulate web traffic, often without clear justification. The average extension asks for 6.4 permissions—5.3 of which are considered moderate to high risk—and many pose serious privacy concerns by accessing all visited sites and modifying tab content. While some permissions are essential for functionality, others suggest overreach or potential for abuse, as seen in two extensions removed from the Chrome Web Store mid-analysis. Experts recommend minimizing extension use, auditing permissions regularly, and using trusted security tools. Click here to read more.
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Iran’s goal to destroy Israel is why we’re fighting in Gaza, Netanyahu says
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/14/25
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“Everything we demonstrate we can do with our Allies and partners we can pick up and do anywhere.”
— Gen. Christopher Donahue
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Thousands of US soldiers deploy to Europe for Defender drills
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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OpenAI’s New GPT 4.1 Models Excel at Coding
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Trump Issues Holy Week Declaration on ‘the Living Son of God’, Plans White House Easter Service
- President Donald Trump issued a deeply personal and faith-centered message for Holy Week, marking Palm Sunday with a declaration of Christ’s resurrection and a renewed commitment to defending religious liberty in America. Highlighting the sacred significance of the crucifixion and resurrection, Trump’s message emphasized redemption, hope, and national prayer. The White House will also host a special Holy Thursday staff worship service featuring Rev. Franklin Graham and pastors Greg Laurie and Jentezen Franklin, along with worship music and Easter-themed events throughout the week. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Hertz says hackers stole its customer data
- Hertz Global disclosed that a data breach involving third-party vendor Cleo Communications may have compromised sensitive customer information, including contact details, credit card numbers, and driver’s license data. The breach stemmed from zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in Cleo’s platform during incidents in October and December. Hertz emphasized that its own systems were not breached and stated it has found no evidence of fraudulent use of the exposed data. However, a small subset of users may have had their Social Security or passport details impacted. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Iran resumes smuggling arms to Hezbollah via Beirut’s port
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/11/25
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“Bold policy changes and significant resources are now needed to restore deterrence and prevent a fight.”
— Representative John Moolenaar
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Trump Considering Buying Foreign Ships To Make Up Gap With China
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Cheap Laptops on the Chopping Block: With Tariffs Looming, Should You Buy Now?
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Rabbi Urges Jews, Christians Celebrating Passover to Remember ‘Special Sovereignty’ Over Biblical Land
- This Passover, Rabbi Tuly Weisz of Israel365 is calling on Jews and Christians alike to reflect not only on the ancient Exodus from Egypt but also on modern themes of sovereignty in Israel. Weisz emphasizes that the Seder, a celebration of the journey from slavery to freedom, is a fitting moment to discuss Jewish sovereignty in the biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria—often referred to as the West Bank. With political momentum rising and support from U.S. leaders like President Trump and Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the conversation around sovereignty is taking center stage. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Foreign adversaries can no longer use commercial backdoors to access Americans’ data
- The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new Data Security Program aimed at blocking foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran from acquiring Americans’ sensitive data through commercial channels. Announced April 8, the initiative restricts access to biometric, genomic, financial, health, and geolocation data, which officials warn could be exploited for espionage or military development. The program, led by the DOJ’s National Security Division, includes a 90-day rollout period, compliance guidance, and forthcoming restrictions on high-risk foreign entities. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Iranian officials urge Khamenei to negotiate with US, claim that war could topple regime – NYT
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/10/25
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“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.”
— William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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‘Warfare’ puts realistic carnage of Iraq War in theaters
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Shrewsbury festival to celebrate landmark Christian anniversary
- Shrewsbury will host a landmark cultural and spiritual festival this spring to commemorate 1,700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal moment in Christian history. Organized by Shrewsbury Orthodox Church under the banner ‘Nicaea 2025’, the event features sacred art exhibitions, concerts, pilgrimages, and a theological symposium, all centered around the Nicene Creed—an enduring declaration of Christian faith. Highlights include an iconography exhibit at St Julian’s Church and a performance of ancient sacred music at Shrewsbury Cathedral. The festival honors a council that helped define Christian doctrine for centuries to come. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Ransomware gangs go whale hunting with Fortune 500 companies
- Ransomware attacks exploded in Q1 2025, with Cybernews reporting a staggering 101.8% increase in known victims compared to last year—2,028 organizations hit in just three months. Top gangs like Cl0p, Akira, and newcomer RansomHub are leading a more targeted, high-stakes assault, shifting away from mass attacks to focus on billion-dollar companies like Sam’s Club, HP, and HCA Healthcare. The manufacturing, retail, and tech sectors bore the brunt, while the U.S. remained the top target globally. Ransomware has evolved into a precision weapon—and the global risk is only accelerating. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Israel holds ‘positive’ first talks with Turkey on Syria, still in early stages
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/9/25
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“The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.”
— Admiral Hyman G. Rickover
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Navy secretary says Trump told him to ‘fix the damn rust’ on warships
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Users shocked to find WhatsApp has AI assistant now
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Has the Real Mount Sinai Been Found? Shocking Evidence Points Here, in Saudi Arabia
- A growing number of researchers, including biblical scholar Joel Richardson, are challenging the traditional belief that Mount Sinai is located in Egypt, instead pointing to Jabal al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia as the true biblical site. In a recent No Longer Nomads podcast episode, Richardson presented striking evidence aligning this mountain with scriptural accounts: a scorched summit, a massive split rock, golden calf petroglyphs, and remnants of an ancient sacrificial altar. With Saudi Arabia now open to tourists, interest in visiting the proposed real Mount Sinai is growing. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking in the Fight Against Cyberattacks
- As AI-driven cyber threats grow more evasive and scalable, Chief Information Security Officers are being urged to rethink DNS not as a background utility, but as a powerful, underutilized frontline defense. A new industry report highlights how protective DNS can thwart phishing, block malware command-and-control communications, and detect data exfiltration via DNS tunneling—all before attacks succeed. With AI helping threat actors spin up polymorphic malware and endless malicious domains, traditional right-of-“Boom” defenses are no longer enough. CISOs are now called to reassess DNS’s role in security architecture. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Vance meets with former hostages, families of hostages in Washington
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/8/25
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“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
— Often attributed as a Japanese proverb
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Navy Is About To Go Big On Massive Joint War Training Across The Pacific
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II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Most Americans don’t trust AI — or the people in charge of it
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III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Georgia Becomes 30th State to Pass Religious Freedom Restoration Act
- Georgia has become the 30th U.S. state to pass a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a law aimed at shielding individuals from government actions that may infringe upon their religious exercise. Signed by Governor Brian Kemp after passing both Republican-controlled chambers of the state legislature, the law allows individuals to seek legal protection if their religious beliefs are burdened, unless the government can prove it is pursuing a compelling interest by the least restrictive means. Supporters, like Alliance Defending Freedom, hail the measure as a vital safeguard for faith-based living, while critics warn of potential legal conflicts over civil rights. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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US Treasury bank regulators’ emails accessed for years in “major” hacking incident
- Hackers gained access to over 100 email accounts belonging to top U.S. banking regulators at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), exposing more than 150,000 sensitive messages from June 2023 to February 2025 in a breach only recently disclosed to Congress. The attackers infiltrated through a single administrative account, targeting high-level regulatory communications and financial oversight data. The OCC, part of the U.S. Treasury, has labeled the breach a “major incident” and is now under internal and third-party investigation amid public concern over systemic vulnerabilities. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Kazakhstan textbooks promote tolerance, respect for Judaism, Israel – IMPACT report finds
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