THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/9/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/9/25

by | Jun 9, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States”

 

— U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2

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

  • More than 4,000 National Guard troops, 700 Marines deploy to LA for immigration protests

  • In response to escalating immigration protests in Los Angeles, the Pentagon has deployed over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to protect federal property and personnel—a move ordered by President Trump but strongly opposed by California officials. The military presence follows days of unrest sparked by ICE raids on local businesses and has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and state leaders who call it an overreach of federal authority. Despite some calming in protests, concerns persist over the legality and long-term implications of using military force against civilians. Click here to read more.

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

  • IT pros weigh in on AI’s role in coding: doing more of what they hate the most

  • As AI becomes more embedded in software development, many programmers find themselves proofreading machine-generated code more often than writing their own—a shift some say makes their jobs feel less creative and more frustrating. While tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor can speed up boilerplate tasks, developers warn that AI code still needs thorough review, similar to mentoring a junior colleague. Despite management pressure to adopt AI for speed and efficiency, most developers agree it lacks the nuanced understanding of complex systems, requiring oversight to maintain quality and long-term maintainability. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Christian Leaders Pray for Peace as Los Angeles Unrest Intensifies over Immigration Raids

  • As violent protests erupt in Los Angeles following immigration raids and a controversial military deployment, Christian leaders across California are urging prayer and peace. Amid fiery clashes and political tension between President Trump and Governor Newsom, religious figures like Archbishop José H. Gomez are calling for restraint and reform, emphasizing compassion for immigrant families and a need for legislative change. Churches and faith organizations are responding with prayer, hoping to counter the unrest with a spiritual revival and a renewed call for unity. Click here to read more.

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

  • Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations

  • United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a key supplier for Whole Foods Market, reported a cyber incident that forced the company to take certain systems offline, disrupting its ability to process and fulfill orders. The unauthorized activity, discovered on June 5, is still causing operational delays, leading Whole Foods to work urgently to restock shelves. While details remain vague, the disruption follows a pattern seen in ransomware attacks affecting major retailers. UNFI, which recently extended its distribution agreement with Whole Foods, saw its stock drop nearly 7% following the news. Click here to read more.

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

  • Greta Thunberg, Gaza flotilla activists refuse to watch Oct. 7 footage after ship siezed

  • After the Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza-bound ship Madleen carrying humanitarian aid and pro-Palestinian activists—including Greta Thunberg—Israeli authorities screened footage of the October 7 Hamas attacks, prompting the activists to stop watching midway. Defense Minister Israel Katz accused them of turning a blind eye to atrocities, while activists like Thunberg insist their mission aimed to break the Gaza blockade and deliver urgent aid. The operation, part of a larger effort to prevent arms from reaching Hamas, has drawn both international support and criticism, intensifying the political and humanitarian standoff. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/6/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/6/25

by | Jun 6, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“We’re proud to partner with Anduril to help bring these technologies to the American service members who protect our interests at home and abroad.”

 

— Mark Zuckerberg

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

  • Meta now says it’s perfectly ok for big tech to team up with the US military

  • Meta’s new partnership with defense contractor Anduril Industries to create AI-powered military tech, including a futuristic augmented reality helmet, marks what it calls a cultural shift—but critics say it’s just a continuation of Silicon Valley’s deepening ties to the military. Despite worker protests and a lack of transparency about military revenues, big tech firms like Meta, Google, and Amazon are increasingly integral to U.S. defense operations, supplying advanced AI and infrastructure while quietly expanding their influence. The growing reliance raises concerns about accountability and the balance of power between governments and tech giants. Click here to read more.

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

  • AI firms say they can’t respect copyright. These researchers tried.

  • While major AI companies claim that respecting copyright is impractical when building large language models, a team of researchers has proven otherwise—though not without serious effort. In a new paper, scientists from institutions like MIT and Eleuther AI built an 8-terabyte dataset using only public domain and openly licensed text, training a model comparable in performance to Meta’s Llama 2-7B. The process, however, required extensive human labor to ensure legal compliance and data quality, highlighting the tradeoff between ethics and efficiency. Their work challenges the tech industry’s claims and could reshape the debate over AI, copyright, and transparency. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • New Film ‘The American Miracle’ Says God Guided America’s Founding

  • The American Miracle,” a new film from director Tim Mahoney based on Michael Medved’s 2016 book, argues that America’s birth and survival were driven by divine providence—from the mysterious fog that let George Washington’s army slip past the British in 1776 to the uncanny same-day deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration’s 50th anniversary. Landing in theaters June 9–11, the documentary blends dramatic re-creations with commentary from voices on both sides of the aisle to revive the founders’ belief in a national destiny shaped by God and to inspire renewed gratitude—and responsibility—as the United States approaches its 250th birthday. Click here to read more.

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

  • Cybercriminals Are Hiding Malicious Web Traffic in Plain Sight

  • Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to proxy services, especially residential proxies, to mask their activity and avoid detection—making it harder for law enforcement and cybersecurity tools to separate malicious web traffic from legitimate use. These proxies mix internet traffic from real consumer devices and IP addresses, allowing attackers to hide in plain sight by blending in with everyday users. Researchers say this marks a shift from relying on so-called “bulletproof” hosting to more decentralized, privacy-centric infrastructures that are tougher to trace or dismantle. Click here to read more.

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

  • Learning Israel’s enemies: Officer sheds light on Israeli intel. gathering during war

  • Israeli intelligence officer Major Y, a member of the IDF’s elite Unit 504, has shed light on the critical role of human intelligence gathering during the war in Gaza, including field interrogations of captured terrorists that have directly informed battlefield decisions and prevented deadly ambushes. Embedded with infantry and armored brigades, Major Y has served on the front lines despite suffering multiple serious injuries, including shrapnel lodged near his brain, emphasizing the unit’s resilience and commitment to national defense. Through direct interaction with Gazan civilians and detainees, Unit 504 has uncovered key insights into the organizational structure and ideological roots of Hamas, particularly the divide between pre-1948 Gazans and refugee populations, offering a nuanced understanding of the conflict landscape. The unit’s growing prominence and expansion underscore the IDF’s renewed focus on boots-on-the-ground intelligence as a cornerstone of operational success. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/5/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/5/25

by | Jun 5, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”

 

— Oscar Wilde

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

  • Islanders greet F-16 pilots with crab, kindness after emergency landing

  • Two U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots received a heartwarming reception from the residents of remote St. Paul Island, Alaska, after one of their jets made an emergency landing on May 19 due to low oil levels. As maintenance crews worked over 10 days to repair the aircraft, the small community of about 344 people welcomed the airmen with local delicacies like reindeer and king crab, and even extended a wedding invitation. The pilots, from South Korea’s Kunsan Air Base, had been en route to Eielson Air Force Base for a routine exercise. Click here to read more.

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

  • Walmart Goes Big With Drone Delivery Expansion

  • Walmart is dramatically expanding its drone delivery program through a partnership with Alphabet’s Wing, planning to add the service to 100 more stores in cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston over the next year. Promising deliveries in under 30 minutes, the initiative will become the largest drone network in the U.S., offering free or discounted service to Walmart+ members. While the technology has seen success in select markets like Dallas, experts remain skeptical about its long-term profitability due to regulatory, logistical, and economic challenges. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • North Korean defectors tell of growing Christianity, despite savage persecution

  • Despite North Korea’s brutal crackdown on religion, defectors report that underground Christianity is growing, as believers worship in secret and courageously share their faith despite the threat of imprisonment, torture, or execution. Former North Korean Christian Illyong Ju and others describe lives of immense risk, like listening to banned Christian broadcasts or evangelizing from inside prison camps, where suffering is extreme. Yet, through horrific persecution, faith endures—offering strength, hope, and even revival in the darkest conditions. Click here to read more.

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

  • Largest ever data leak exposes over 4 billion user records

  • A record-breaking data breach has exposed over 4 billion personal records from hundreds of millions of Chinese users, making it the largest single-source leak in the country’s history. The unsecured 631GB MongoDB database contained detailed financial, geographic, and behavioral data—including WeChat and Alipay information—believed to be compiled for surveillance or profiling. Researchers couldn’t confirm who owns the data, but warn it poses enormous risks ranging from identity theft to espionage. Victims have no way to protect themselves or seek redress. Click here to read more.

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

  • Trump administration imposes sanctions on ICC judges, US Treasury says

  • The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges in response to the court’s investigation of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and arrest warrants issued for Israeli leaders. Judges from Uganda, Peru, Benin, and Slovenia were designated, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning the ICC as “politicized” and infringing on U.S. and Israeli sovereignty. The ICC denounced the move, calling it a threat to justice and international law. The sanctions freeze U.S.-based assets and prohibit American engagement with the judges’ interests. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/4/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/4/25

by | Jun 4, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order.”

 

— Alfred North Whitehead

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

  • House lawmakers want more details about the Army’s plan to restructure force

  • Top Army officials faced tough questions from House lawmakers over their new cost-cutting Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), which proposes slashing outdated equipment, shrinking headquarters staffs, and consolidating major commands to boost combat readiness for future conflicts, particularly with China. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Gen. Randy George defended the initiative as a necessary evolution rather than a mere budget-trimming exercise, but lawmakers from both parties criticized the lack of detailed plans and budget clarity, warning of troop anxiety and past failures from similar overhauls. The Army is also seeking greater funding flexibility to fast-track commercial weapons procurement and explore cheaper alternatives like off-the-shelf drones and low-cost missiles, as demonstrated in Ukraine. Click here to read more.

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

  • Google DeepMind’s CEO Thinks AI Will Make Humans Less Selfish

  • A leading AI figure envisions a near future where artificial general intelligence (AGI) sparks a golden era of abundance, solving root problems like disease, energy, and water scarcity—assuming it is developed with care and global cooperation. While acknowledging that current AI poses no existential threat, he warns that the pace of advancement requires urgent attention to safety, governance, and interpretability. He predicts AGI will enhance jobs rather than replace them entirely, noting that certain human qualities—like empathy in nursing—will remain irreplaceable. Still, he concedes that abundance alone won’t fix inequity or inaction on issues like climate change without human resolve. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Christians Split over Viral AI Videos That Put Bible Characters on TikTok

  • A new trend of viral AI-generated TikTok videos reimagines Bible characters like Daniel, Noah, and David as modern-day influencers, delivering Scripture-inspired updates in selfie-style vlogs. The clips—some topping millions of views—are drawing mixed reactions: some Christians see them as engaging tools for digital evangelism, while others criticize the trend as irreverent, inaccurate, or even blasphemous. Supporters argue that as long as the content aligns with Scripture and points viewers to Christ, it has value; critics worry it trivializes sacred narratives or misrepresents biblical figures. Click here to read more.

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

  • Microsoft offers free cybersecurity support to European governments

  • Microsoft has launched a free cybersecurity program for European governments to strengthen defenses against rising cyber threats, particularly those enhanced by AI. The initiative, announced Wednesday, emphasizes intelligence-sharing to counter attacks—many of which have been traced to state-sponsored actors from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Microsoft President Brad Smith said the company aims to bring its U.S.-developed tools to Europe, stressing that while attackers exploit AI to scale disinformation and infrastructure disruption, AI can also be a powerful defensive tool—if it evolves faster than offensive uses. Click here to read more.

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

  • Two-state solution support hits all-time low as Israeli trust collapses – Pew poll

  • Only 21% of Israelis believe peaceful coexistence with a future Palestinian state is possible, the lowest figure recorded by Pew since 2013, as trust erodes amid ongoing war and deep divisions over Jerusalem, settlements, and governance of Gaza. The survey reveals stark gaps between Jewish and Arab Israelis, low confidence in both Israeli and Palestinian leadership, and polarized views along religious and political lines—though most still view the U.S. as a helpful peace broker. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/3/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/3/25

by | Jun 3, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“Whoever controls the high ground of space controls the world.”

 

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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

  • Space Force awards BAE $1.2B deal for missile-tracking satellites

  • The Space Force awarded BAE Systems a $1.2 billion contract to build 10 satellites for the second phase of its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program, part of a broader effort to bolster U.S. defenses against Chinese and Russian missile threats. Scheduled for first delivery in 2029, these satellites add resilience to an expanding space-based architecture that also includes Epoch 1 satellites from Millennium Space Systems and low Earth orbit systems from the Space Development Agency. The initiative aligns with President Trump’s $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile shield vision, which anticipates operational capability within three years and is expected to receive a significant funding boost through a GOP-backed defense package. Click here to read more.

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

  • You are hardwired to blindly trust AI. Here’s how to fight it.

  • Two newspapers recently included fictional titles in their summer reading lists—books hallucinated by AI—highlighting a broader problem: people’s blind trust in generative technologies. Whether it’s fake citations in legal filings or a White House report referencing nonexistent studies, experts say we’re all vulnerable to automation bias—the tendency to defer to machines even when their output is wrong. Despite disclaimers, tools like ChatGPT and Tesla’s Autopilot are often used as unquestionable authorities. Researchers recommend a “distrust but verify” mindset, noting that stress and social pressures can increase our reliance on AI, especially when productivity is at stake. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Texas Approves Law Requiring Ten Commandments in All Classrooms

  • Texas is poised to mandate that every public school classroom display the Ten Commandments, following House approval of SB-10, a bill championed by Republican lawmakers who say it’s a return to America’s religious heritage. Backers, including First Liberty Institute, argue the law aligns with recent Supreme Court rulings supporting religious expression in schools, while critics like the ACLU warn it violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. The bill also shields school districts from legal battles, placing the burden on the state. This measure reflects a broader push in Texas to reintroduce faith into education, alongside laws protecting school prayer and requiring “In God We Trust” displays. Click here to read more.

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

  • Over 8M records with US patient medical data have been spilled online

  • A major data breach has exposed the personal information of 2.7 million patients and 8.8 million appointments due to an unsecured MongoDB database, with evidence pointing to dental marketing firm Gargle as the likely source. The leak, discovered and reported by Cybernews, revealed names, birthdates, contact details, billing information, and appointment records, creating a goldmine for identity theft, fraud, and phishing schemes. Though the database has since been secured, the breach underscores serious concerns over third-party HIPAA compliance and the risks of poorly configured infrastructure in the healthcare sector. Click here to read more.

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

  • Israel Katz says Syrian president Sharaa ‘directly responsible’ for threats to Israel

  • A barrage of rockets fired from southern Syria into northern Israel on Tuesday evening triggered widespread sirens but caused no harm, as the IDF confirmed the initial rockets landed in open areas. In response, the Israeli military launched artillery strikes on southern Syria. Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa for the attack and warned of a full response. Though it remains unclear which group was behind the launch, the rockets reportedly came from deep within Syria, suggesting the use of medium-range weapons. This marks the first cross-border fire from Syria since Assad’s regime fell in December 2024. Click here to read more.

     
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