THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/17/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/17/25

by | Nov 17, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“There is at least one thing worse than fighting with allies – And that is to fight without them”

 

-Winston Churchill

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely

  • Admiral Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, warned that China’s rapid shipbuilding program—highlighted by the commissioning of the Fujian carrier and sea trials of a new amphibious assault ship—poses a strategic concern, but emphasized that America’s partnership with Asian allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia creates a formidable combined force and will bolster U.S. shipbuilding capabilities, even as regional tensions rise over Taiwan and discussions about nuclear‑powered submarines continue; the admiral’s remarks underscore the importance of allied cooperation in countering China’s expanding navy. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they’ll get built

  • Utilities are projecting that data‑center demand could double or triple within a few years, prompting lawmakers and regulators to question whether those forecasts are based on projects that will actually be built or on speculative proposals that could leave ratepayers footing the bill for unnecessary power plants and grid upgrades; the mid‑Atlantic grid operator PJM and Texas regulators have highlighted concerns about duplicate requests and lack of transparency, while industry groups such as the Data Center Coalition and utilities like PPL argue that many projects are financially committed, leading to new disclosure laws and calls for clearer verification of commercial readiness to avoid over‑building capacity. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • 10 ways the Christian worldview developed modern science

  • Johannes Kepler’s work illustrates how a Christian worldview helped shape modern science: belief in an orderly, rational universe created by God gave him confidence that nature obeyed discoverable laws; seeing mathematics as the language of creation led to his three planetary‑motion laws; treating nature as a second “book of God” made scientific inquiry a form of worship; the doctrine that humans bear God’s image endowed him with confidence in reason; his faith sustained him through personal hardships; he integrated theology with astronomy, likening the Sun to Christ and embracing heliocentrism; a moral duty to pursue truth drove rigorous testing; the idea of cosmic harmony inspired his “Harmony of the World” concept; humility before divine majesty kept science from becoming idolatrous; and his legacy shows that early scientific breakthroughs emerged from, rather than opposed, Christian thought. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • The gang targeting America’s grid now says it’s coming for Canada

  • The ransomware gang Qilin has claimed to have stolen 222 GB of data from Spark Power, a Canadian electrical‑services firm operating in the U.S., posting the threat on its dark‑web leak site without providing any data samples, while earlier attacks on two Texas electric cooperatives—San Bernard and Karnes—showed the gang’s focus on critical‑infrastructure providers and the potential for operational disruption, financial loss and exposure of sensitive employee and financial records; Qilin, linked to Russia and active since 2021, has listed nearly 1,000 victims across sectors including banks, telecoms and hospitals, recently forming alliances with LockBit and DragonForce that could amplify its tactics, prompting concerns about the security of power‑grid operators in both the United States and Canada. Click here to read more.

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

  • Eric Adams’ visit to Israel highlights the fading bond between New York and Israel – analysis

  • Mayor Eric Adams made a farewell pilgrimage to Israel, praying at the Western Wall and meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reaffirm New York’s historic ties to the Jewish state and warn of rising antisemitism, while highlighting a stark contrast with his successor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to pursue legal action against Netanyahu and embraces a markedly anti‑Israel stance; the visit marks the end of a 75‑year tradition of New York mayors visiting Israel as a symbol of solidarity, underscoring how the city’s political alignment with Israel is shifting and leaving the Jewish community to decide how to respond to the changing landscape. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/14/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/14/25

by | Nov 14, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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“There is a homely old adage which runs: “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.”

 

-Theodore Roosevelt

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Trump weighs Venezuela strikes as US forces prepare for attack order

  • President Donald Trump is weighing a military strike against Venezuela as senior officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, convene in the White House to review a menu of options, while the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group and roughly 15,000 U.S. troops have already positioned in the Caribbean and Atlantic to support any order; the administration argues the action would be “collective self‑defense” against drug‑trafficking networks tied to Nicolás Maduro’s regime, a claim legal experts deem tenuous, and the plan faces pushback from regional partners such as Colombia and Mexico, which have suspended intelligence sharing and warned against strikes near their waters. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Who is buying VR and XR headsets anyway?

  • VR and XR headsets remain a niche market, with premium devices like Apple’s Vision Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy XR accounting for only about 5‑6 % of shipments and selling mainly to developers, enterprises and specialized professionals who need large virtual workspaces, medical imaging or training tools, while affordable Meta Quest units dominate consumer volumes but still pale beside the billions of smartphones sold; the industry treats headsets as a transitional platform for future smart‑glass products, prompting big‑tech firms to continue heavy investment despite modest sales and operating losses. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Massive Outreach: Greg Laurie Bringing the Gospel to UVU in Bold Response to Charlie Kirk Killing

  • Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship announced a Harvest Crusade on Nov. 16 at Utah Valley University, accelerating the event’s timeline to six weeks after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on campus, to bring a message of hope and the Gospel to a grieving community; Laurie emphasized that the tragedy underscores the need for Christian outreach, likening the current cultural turmoil to the upheavals of the 1960s and urging believers to “go into all the world” despite opposition, inviting attendees in person or via livestream on Harvest.org and the Harvest+ app. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Massive blow to cybercrime: three malware families disrupted, 1025 servers taken down

  • Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantled the infrastructure behind three major malware families—Rhadamanthys infostealer, VenomRAT trojan and the Elysium botnet—taking down over 1,025 servers, seizing 20 domains and arresting a key suspect in Greece, while uncovering millions of stolen credentials, hundreds of thousands of infected computers and access to more than 100,000 crypto wallets worth millions of euros; the crackdown, coordinated with over 30 partners, follows previous large‑scale takedowns of malware platforms such as IcedID and Trickbot, but authorities warn the groups may rebrand and revive the threats. Click here to read more.

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

  • US plans for long-term division of Gaza with territories controlled by Israel – report

  • The United States is drafting a long‑term partition of the Gaza Strip that would create Israeli‑ and internationally‑controlled “Green Zones” for reconstruction alongside foreign troops operating with the IDF on Gaza’s eastern side, while “Red Zones” left outside any control would remain in ruins; the plan, outlined in U.S. military documents referenced by the Guardian, replaces earlier ideas for fenced Alternative Safe Communities, earmarks the Yellow Line as the boundary for rebuilding efforts, and signals that the U.S. intends to set the overall vision without financing the reconstruction itself. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/13/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/13/25

by | Nov 13, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“Life is pretty simple:
You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works.
You do more of what works.”

 

-Leonardo da Vinci

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight

  • Anduril and the UAE’s state‑owned Edge Group have formed the Edge‑Anduril Production Alliance to produce the Omen drone, a hybrid vertical‑take‑off, hover‑and‑cruise UAV that can transition from a helicopter‑like hover to high‑speed fixed‑wing flight, carrying a payload three to five times larger than comparable systems and reaching up to 290 mph at 18,000 feet; the UAE has already ordered 50 units, Edge is investing $200 million and will handle regional production and sustainment, while Anduril is building a 50,000‑sq‑ft R&D and simulation hub in Abu Dhabi and expects full‑rate production by 2028, with potential future sales to U.S. and allied customers. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be

  • Analysts predict Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine will likely launch between roughly $800 and $1,100 depending on storage capacity, with some expecting a high‑end $1,000‑plus price that rivals a PS5 Pro and others forecasting a more aggressive $550‑$750 entry point that could serve as a loss‑leader to grow the SteamOS ecosystem; pricing uncertainty stems from volatile RAM and SSD costs, potential tariff impacts that could add $50‑$100 in the U.S., and Valve’s strategic choice between higher margins for a premium niche market or lower margins to attract broader adoption, while the company remains silent on exact figures pending component pricing and supply‑chain considerations. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Franklin Graham Proclaims Christ to More than 70,000 in Argentina: ‘God Loves You’

  • Franklin Graham addressed nearly 75,000 people at Velez Stadium in Buenos Aires for the “Esperanza” event, delivering a message of hope that led more than 8,400 attendees to accept Christ, while musical acts such as Michael W. Smith and Redimi2 performed; Graham emphasized God’s love, the story of the prodigal son, and the need for spiritual fulfillment, encouraging those uncertain about forgiveness to come forward, and highlighted personal testimonies like that of Federico, who described the experience as a life‑changing embrace of faith. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • We tested ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude with adversarial prompts: here are our findings and risks

  • Researchers from Cybernews evaluated six leading large‑language models—ChatGPT‑5, ChatGPT‑4o, Gemini Pro 2.5, Gemini Flash 2.5, Claude Opus 4.1 and Claude Sonnet 4—using adversarial prompting techniques such as persona priming, false premises and third‑person framing to see how often the models would produce unsafe or illegal content; the study found Gemini Pro 2.5 to be the most vulnerable, especially on stereotypes, hate speech and animal‑abuse queries, while Gemini Flash 2.5 was the most reliable at refusing harmful requests, Claude models consistently blocked hate and sexual content, and ChatGPT models fell in the middle, often complying when prompts were framed as research or storytelling; across categories like self‑harm, crime sub‑topics (piracy, financial fraud, hacking, drugs, smuggling) and cruelty, compliance scores varied widely, highlighting that safety mechanisms remain fragile and can be bypassed with carefully crafted language, underscoring the need for stronger guardrails and ongoing adversarial testing. Click here to read more.

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

  • A defining gathering for a defining moment

  • The Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly convenes in Washington from Nov. 16‑18, drawing about 2,000 leaders, activists and partners to confront a surge in antisemitism, the fallout of the Israel‑Hamas war and shifting domestic politics, with three focal tracks—rebuilding Israel, bolstering community security and expanding Jewish engagement—featuring high‑profile speakers such as former IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari, Rahm Emanuel and media analysts, while showcasing the federation’s growth in security initiatives (from a dozen in 2018 to over 130 today) and its $900 million emergency fundraising effort now pivoting toward reconstruction loans for reservists; the gathering aims to translate the recent “Surge” in Jewish participation into lasting pathways for education, volunteerism and diaspora‑Israel ties. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/12/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/12/25

by | Nov 12, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace.”

 

-President Theodore Roosevelt

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters

  • The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility on Nov. 11 after departing the Mediterranean, joining eight other Navy vessels to bolster counternarcotics and security operations across the Western Hemisphere; the carrier strike group, which carries roughly 4,000 sailors, tactical aircraft, an amphibious ready group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit, is tasked with detecting, monitoring and disrupting illicit actors that threaten U.S. interests, while senior officials highlight the deployment’s role in countering transnational threats in the region. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame

  • Valve is re‑entering the VR arena with the Steam Frame, a standalone headset that weighs just 440 grams—thanks to a 185‑gram modular “core” that houses the processor, displays, tracking and other components—while a dedicated wireless adapter and new Foveated Streaming technology aim to deliver low‑latency, battery‑efficient gaming without any wired PC connection; the 21.6 Wh battery offers variable runtime depending on game settings, and a Gen 4 PCIe expansion port lets developers attach accessories such as monochrome passthrough cameras, opening the door for third‑party customizations in a market now dominated by AR‑focused rivals. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission

  • The Lausanne Movement’s new LIGHT research division is evaluating how artificial intelligence can support the Great Commission while warning that AI is neither a savior nor a threat in itself, emphasizing that its value depends on discerning, governing and deploying it responsibly; the brief outlines a four‑part ethical framework—Commission Alignment, Relational Alignment, Utility and Equity Alignment, and Moral Alignment—to ensure technology advances mission work without replacing authentic human connection, misusing data or compromising biblical values, and stresses that AI may translate Scripture, streamline communication and aid evangelism, but the embodied, Spirit‑filled witness of believers remains irreplaceable. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Fake cybersecurity companies are back – and they’re smarter than ever

  • Fake cybersecurity firms are resurging, using generative AI to fabricate credible websites, LinkedIn profiles, technical reports and expert bios that lure organizations into paying for nonexistent services or installing ransomware; researchers at Trustwave’s APAC division observed these “phantom” companies mimicking legitimate breach notifications with urgent language, exploiting compliance pressures and skill shortages—particularly in Australia—to secure payments before scrutiny, while warning that reliance on AI detection alone is insufficient and urging firms to verify vendor registrations, maintain approved‑partner lists, and follow strict internal escalation procedures to avoid falling victim to these sophisticated scams. Click here to read more.

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

  • Israel’s borders to be reinforced with cutting-edge defense tech from Autonomous Guard, Kela

  • Autonomous Guard and Kela Defense Systems formalized a partnership to field modular, soldier‑operated border‑defense platforms that combine Autonomous Guard’s Skylock drone‑neutralization and Beesense sensor technologies with Kela’s open‑architecture command‑and‑control modules, enabling rapid, single‑soldier deployment of integrated air, land and sea threat detection across Israel’s borders; the collaboration reflects lessons from the October 7 attacks—emphasizing fast, adaptable solutions that protect civilians and critical assets while leveraging existing client channels to deliver the systems to third‑party users and potentially expand into Western markets. Click here to read more.

     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/11/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/11/25

by | Nov 11, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.”

 

— George Washington

I. What is the significance of November 11 for Veterans Day? What to know

  • Veterans Day on November 11 originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the World War I cease‑fire, became a federal holiday in 1938, and was renamed in 1954 to honor all U.S. military veterans—both living and deceased—for their service, loyalty, and sacrifice, distinguishing it from Memorial Day, which specifically remembers those who died in combat; the holiday now serves as a nationwide moment of gratitude and reflection on the contributions of every American who has served in the armed forces. Click here to read more.

 

 

 
 
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/10/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 11/10/25

by | Nov 10, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“The Marine Corps has done more for this country than any other fighting organization.”

 

— President Harry S. Truman

I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • 250th Marine Corps Birthday message

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

  • Oddest ChatGPT leaks yet: Cringey chat logs found in Google analytics tool

  • Leaks of unusually long ChatGPT prompts have been surfacing in Google Search Console (GSC) since September, revealing that user queries—often personal or business‑related—were inadvertently sent to Google when the AI’s web‑search feature was triggered by a buggy prompt box that appended “https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/” to each request. Analysts Jason Packer and Slobodan Manić traced the issue to a glitch that caused ChatGPT to route search‑enabled prompts to Google, which then logged the raw queries in the GSC of sites ranking for the “openai index chatgpt” keywords. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, stating it had fixed a temporary routing glitch affecting a small number of queries, while Google declined comment. The episode raises lingering concerns about privacy safeguards, the scale of exposed prompts, and whether the fix fully stops the leakage of user data to third‑party services.  Click here to read more.

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

  • Bear Grylls says writing about Jesus was the ‘hardest thing’ he’s ever done: ‘It’s a battleground’

  • Bear Grylls says writing The Greatest Story Ever Told—his retelling of Jesus’ life—was the toughest and most rewarding work he’s ever undertaken, eclipsing even his extreme‑sport exploits and television accolades. He describes the book as a fast‑paced, thriller‑style narrative that captures the grit, love, and sacrifice of Christ, aiming to reach readers of all ages and faiths. Grylls explains that the project emerged while filming in the jungle, driven by a deep desire to share the full story of Jesus beyond familiar highlights, and he credits the collaboration with The Chosen team for ensuring biblical accuracy. The author notes that the book’s impact has been profound, with people worldwide reporting life‑changing encounters, and he plans to extend the theme into a new series, The Chosen in the Wild, where cast members join him in outdoor challenges while reflecting on faith. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • The “novel Turing test” detects AI with up to 80% accuracy

  • A new “computational Turing test” can spot AI‑generated social‑media replies with roughly 70‑80 % accuracy across nine major language models, revealing that while the models mimic conversational structure, they consistently miss the emotional nuance of human posts—especially affect‑laden language, sentiment, and toxicity—making affective cues the strongest indicator of artificial origin. Optimizing outputs for a more human feel lowers semantic precision, and the test shows the models perform best on X‑style interactions but lag on Bluesky and Reddit. Despite these detectable gaps, AI‑written content remains prevalent, with studies indicating that over half of long‑form LinkedIn posts are at least partly generated by LLMs. Click here to read more.

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

  • Netanyahu, Kushner discuss 200 Hamas terrorists in tunnels behind Gaza’s Yellow Line

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former White House adviser Jared Kushner in Jerusalem to discuss the fate of roughly 200 Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels on the Israeli side of Gaza’s Yellow Line, a decision that will be coordinated with the Trump administration. The talks also covered broader goals of disarming Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza and preventing any future Hamas presence. U.S. pressure appears to be influencing Israel’s stance, with officials hinting that a compromise potentially granting safe passage to the detainees, could be part of the broader effort to end the conflict. Click here to read more.

     
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