THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/15/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/15/25

by | Oct 15, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“The medium is the message.”

 

-Marshall McLuhan

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

  • Marine communications experts were ‘Thunderstruck’ in first-ever competition

  • The U.S. Marine Corps held its first-ever Thunderstruck Communications Competition, a service-wide event designed to test the tactical, technical, and physical skills of Marine communicators under field conditions. Fifteen teams from across the fleet competed in the six-mile challenge at Camp Pendleton, which included high-frequency radio, satellite communications, and data networking tasks alongside weapons handling and navigation drills. Hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, the event highlighted the vital role of resilient command and control in modern operations. A team from the 1st Marine Logistics Group headquarters regiment took top honors in the inaugural contest. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Be rude to ChatGPT to get a more accurate response

  • A new study suggests that being rude to ChatGPT may produce slightly more accurate answers than polite requests. Researchers tested 250 prompts across five tone levels—from very polite to very rude—using ChatGPT-4o on topics like math, science, and history. Surprisingly, “very rude” prompts achieved the highest accuracy at 84.8%, while “very polite” ones scored lowest at 80.8%. The results challenge prior findings that politeness improves chatbot performance. Experts note that cultural and linguistic differences may affect outcomes, and some users remain polite out of habit—or fear of an AI “uprising.” Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Trump awards Charlie Kirk posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom: ‘Martyr for truth and for freedom’

  • President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, engraved with a cross, during a Rose Garden ceremony marking what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. Trump hailed Kirk as a “martyr for truth and for freedom,” calling him a visionary Christian leader who inspired young Americans. Erika Kirk accepted the medal on behalf of her late husband, who was fatally shot on September 10 at Utah Valley University, and described his life as a testament to faith and liberty. The event drew about 100 attendees and included calls to continue Kirk’s mission of defending Christian and American values. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Imminent nation-state threat to F5 devices, CISA urges deployment of critical updates

  • The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive urging all federal agencies to immediately update F5 devices and software after a breach by suspected nation-state hackers. The attackers reportedly accessed F5’s source code, internal systems, and details on undisclosed vulnerabilities, posing an “imminent risk” of data theft or system compromise. CISA warned that the flaws could allow unauthorized access to sensitive networks and urged swift patching to prevent “catastrophic” damage. F5 confirmed the breach but said no customer or financial data was exfiltrated. Click here to read more.

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

  • Avenged Sevenfold singer sends welcome-home message to released hostages

  • Avenged Sevenfold’s lead singer M. Shadows sent a personal video message to recently released Israeli hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, welcoming them home after two years in Hamas captivity and expressing admiration for their strength and love of the band. The two friends, abducted from the Nova music festival in 2023, were visibly emotional upon seeing the message and later listened to Avenged Sevenfold’s “Buried Alive,” a song that gave them hope during their imprisonment. Their story has touched fans worldwide as a testament to resilience and the healing power of music. Click here to read more.

     
     
     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/14/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/14/25

by | Oct 14, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“U.S. special operators will provide critical capabilities that address complex security challenges in response to adversarial aggression.”

 

-Lt. Gen. Richard Angle

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

  • High North highlight: US, NATO special operators show how ‘adversarial aggression’ is met

  • U.S. and NATO special operations forces have launched Exercise Adamant Serpent in Norway, a two-week Arctic training operation involving about 400 elite troops from the U.S., Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The drills, based at Rygge Air Base, aim to strengthen rapid-response capabilities and joint readiness in the increasingly strategic High North, where melting sea ice has heightened interest in new trade routes and resources. The exercise coincides with NATO’s new Combined Air Operations Centre opening in Bodo and its annual nuclear readiness exercise, Steadfast Noon, underscoring the alliance’s focus on deterring aggression in the region. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Apple teases M5 MacBook ‘Coming soon.’

  • Apple has hinted at the upcoming release of a new MacBook powered by the M5 chip, with marketing executive Greg Joswiak teasing that “something powerful is coming.” A short promotional video shows the phrase “coming soon” alongside a laptop silhouette shaped like a Roman numeral V — a nod to the M5. The reveal aligns with reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple plans to announce an M5-based MacBook Pro this week, following recent leaks of M5 iPad Pros and a faster Vision Pro headset. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease Fire, 20 Hostages Released Amid Renewed Hopes for Peace

  • Israel and Hamas have reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, marking a major breakthrough after two years of devastating conflict that began with Hamas’ 2023 attack. The deal, brokered with help from Egypt and Qatar, includes the release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, alongside renewed humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global leaders, including the U.N. Secretary-General, welcomed the move while urging both sides to pursue lasting peace. The ceasefire, coinciding with the Jewish holiday Hoshana Raba, has been described as a fragile but hopeful step toward healing after prolonged suffering on both sides. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Russia-linked hackers attack Texas electric cooperatives

  • A Russia-linked ransomware group known as Qilin has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on two Texas electric cooperatives — San Bernard Electric Cooperative and Karnes Electric Cooperative — potentially exposing sensitive financial and personal data. The leaked materials reportedly include financial records, insurance documents, and contact information for board members and staff, though the authenticity of the data has not yet been verified. The attacks underscore growing vulnerabilities in U.S. critical infrastructure, with experts warning that such breaches could damage public trust and business operations. Qilin, active since 2021, has recently become one of the most prolific ransomware gangs worldwide. Click here to read more.

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

  • Trump: Hamas must disarm or we will disarm them ‘perhaps violently’

  • U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Hamas must disarm or face forced disarmament, saying it would happen “quickly and perhaps violently” if the group fails to comply. His remarks came during a White House meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, following Hamas’s violation of a 72-hour deadline to return all hostages from Gaza. Trump declared that “Phase Two begins right now,” referring to the next stage of his Gaza peace plan, which reportedly aims to demilitarize the region and establish a temporary Palestinian government. The delay in returning the remains of 24 hostages has led Israel to restrict aid into Gaza as diplomatic efforts continue. Click here to read more.

     
     
     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/9/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/9/25

by | Oct 9, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“We learn to sail in a storm.”

 

-Seneca

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

  • San Francisco’s Fleet Week goes on despite federal shutdown, with help from Canada and Colombia

  • San Francisco’s Fleet Week is proceeding despite the federal government shutdown, thanks to international support from Canada and Colombia. While the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels were grounded, the Canadian air force’s Snowbirds will headline the air show, and Colombia’s three-masted tall ship, the ARC Gloria, will dock at the Port of San Francisco. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized the event’s tradition, begun by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 1981, as a tribute to military service members. The festival, drawing over a million visitors, features ship tours, live music, and exhibits on disaster preparedness. Colombian Consul General Sonia Marina Pereira Portilla highlighted the event as an opportunity to strengthen ties between nations. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • The AI industry is at a major crossroads

  • The AI industry faces a defining moment as it grapples with whether its future will be open and user-driven or dominated by closed ecosystems. In the latest episode of Decoder, The Verge’s Hayden Field speaks with Imbue CEO Kanjun Qiu about this week’s major OpenAI developments, including new ChatGPT features, the Sora iOS app’s viral rise, and growing concerns over AI-generated content and job-screening automation. Qiu, a seasoned founder and investor, argues that the direction AI takes will shape not only innovation but also public trust and accessibility in the years ahead. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • ‘A Different World’: Trump Announces Hostage Release Deal to End Gaza War, Plans Sunday Visit to Israel

  • After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have reached a historic agreement to end the fighting in Gaza and free all remaining hostages, marking what President Trump called “a different world” for the Middle East. The deal includes plans to rebuild Gaza under a newly formed “council of peace,” with hostages expected to be released Monday following a cabinet vote in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the agreement as a “national and moral victory,” crediting Trump’s leadership and the IDF’s perseverance for achieving this breakthrough. Trump is scheduled to visit Israel on Sunday to mark the momentous occasion. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Instagram glitch exposes private notes, users are panicking

  • Instagram users are in panic after a major glitch exposed private “Close Friends” Notes to unintended viewers, allowing outsiders to see and even reply to messages meant for a select circle. Reports on Reddit describe the breach as “extremely incriminating,” with some users fearing serious personal fallout after their private thoughts were revealed. The glitch has reignited concerns over Instagram’s privacy safeguards, especially following past issues like unwanted location sharing through its Maps feature. Meta has yet to comment on the incident, leaving users questioning the safety of their private content. Click here to read more.

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

  • Ceasefire takes effect after Israeli gov’t votes to approve Gaza deal

  • Israel’s cabinet approved President Trump’s US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal early Friday, putting a ceasefire into immediate effect and greenlighting the framework to return all hostages while Israeli forces redeploy to agreed lines; US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attended the marathon meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who thanked them for their role, while hard-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben-Gvir and others voted against the plan over objections to the planned Palestinian prisoner releases and leaked footage revealed a heated exchange between Ben-Gvir, Witkoff and Kushner—yet despite fierce dissent from the Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit ministers those parties are not leaving the coalition for now and government leaders say the deal isolates Hamas and paves the way for a durable peace, even as critics warn of the deal’s “unpleasant prices.” click here to read more.

     
     
     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/8/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/8/25

by | Oct 8, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction.”

 

-Dwight D. Eisenhower

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

  • Time Is Running Out For Canada’s Fighter Decision

  • Canada is nearing a crucial decision on its future fighter fleet as it continues to review whether to proceed with its full order of 88 F-35A Lightning IIs or consider a mixed fleet that includes another aircraft type. Despite the review, officials insist the country’s F-35 program is moving “full steam ahead,” with 16 jets already under contract and the first deliveries expected next year. Rising costs, trade tensions with the U.S., and political pressure have complicated the decision, but defense experts and allies warn that deviating from the F-35 could hurt interoperability with NORAD and increase long-term expenses. With adversaries like Russia and China advancing their own fifth-generation fighters, maintaining the F-35 path appears increasingly necessary for Canada’s defense future. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • OpenAI’s Nick Turley on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system

  • OpenAI’s head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley, is leading an ambitious effort to transform ChatGPT from a conversational tool into a full-fledged operating system powered by third-party apps, drawing inspiration from how web browsers became central to computing. In an interview at OpenAI’s developer conference, Turley said ChatGPT’s next phase will allow users to perform tasks — from shopping and learning to productivity — directly through integrated apps like DoorDash and Expedia. He emphasized that ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly users make it a powerful platform for developers while reaffirming OpenAI’s commitment to privacy, transparency, and its broader mission of ensuring AGI benefits all humanity. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • Spiritual warfare: who is the enemy and how do we overcome him through Christ?

  • Spiritual warfare is a real but often unseen battle between the forces of light and darkness, with Satan and his fallen angels working to oppose God’s will and deceive humanity. Scripture reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers that seek to sow fear, confusion, and sin. Yet, through Christ, believers already stand victorious — His death and resurrection have disarmed the enemy and secured our freedom. We overcome by knowing and declaring God’s Word, living in prayer, walking in repentance, staying in fellowship, and standing firm in the authority of Jesus’ name. Though the enemy prowls, he cannot prevail against those rooted in Christ, for we are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Will AI-SPM Become the Standard Security Layer for Safe AI Adoption?

  • AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) is emerging as a crucial safeguard for organizations adopting AI responsibly and securely, acting as a new layer that continuously identifies and mitigates threats like model poisoning, prompt injection, jailbreaking, and data leaks. By ensuring visibility, compliance, and control across AI systems, AI-SPM transforms opaque AI interactions into transparent, manageable processes while aligning with trusted frameworks like OWASP, NIST, and MITRE. It helps detect and neutralize malicious inputs, secure sensitive data, monitor agent behavior, and prevent unauthorized AI tool usage—especially amid the growing risks of “shadow AI.” As enterprises expand their AI use, AI-SPM stands out as the foundation for safe, scalable, and compliant innovation in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Click here to read more.

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

  • Trump announces Israel, Hamas reached Gaza deal, hostages to be released 72 hours after signing

  • Negotiators in Egypt have reached a historic agreement for the release of the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza and the first steps toward ending the Israel-Hamas War, U.S. President Donald Trump announced, with the hostages to be freed within 72 hours of Israeli cabinet approval. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present the deal to his cabinet Thursday, while Trump plans to visit Israel Sunday and address the Knesset, highlighting that neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat was key to enabling the agreement. The release of deceased hostages may take longer due to uncertainties over Hamas’ ability to locate them. The deal comes more than two years after the October 7, 2023 attacks, in which Hamas killed over 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped 250 civilians to Gaza, marking a critical milestone in efforts to achieve a durable peace. Click here to read more.

     
     
     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/7/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/7/25

by | Oct 7, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

 

-Isaiah 40:31, Tanakh (Masoretic Text)

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

  • Battered, Yet Strong: With Christian, US Support, Israelis Mark 2 Years Since October 7th Atrocities

  • Two years after Hamas’s October 7th, 2023, attacks, Israelis gathered to remember the tragedy and honor the nation’s resilience, joined by more than 600 Christians from 50 nations showing solidarity and prayerful support. As hostage negotiations continue in Cairo, Israeli leaders reflected on the pain, strength, and faith that have carried the country forward, praising American and evangelical allies for standing with Israel through its darkest days. Retired General Amir Avivi called recent military victories “miraculous,” while Christian leaders urged believers worldwide to stand firm with the Jewish people and the land of Israel. Click here to read more.

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

  • Google’s latest AI model uses a web browser like you do

  • Google has introduced Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, an advanced AI model capable of navigating the web just like a human by clicking, scrolling, and typing in a browser window to perform online tasks. Designed for situations without an API, it can fill out forms, test interfaces, and perform research using visual reasoning. The model, available via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, currently supports 13 browser actions and has outperformed competitors in web and mobile benchmarks. Unlike ChatGPT’s Agent tools, Gemini’s model operates strictly within the browser environment. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • John O’Leary Says ‘Soul on Fire’ Reminds Viewers That ‘God’s Not Done with Your Story’

  • The new film Soul on Fire tells the remarkable true story of John O’Leary, who survived burns over nearly his entire body at age nine and went on to inspire millions with his message that “God’s not done with your story.” Starring Joel Courtney, John Corbett, Masey McLain, and DeVon Franklin, the movie depicts O’Leary’s miraculous recovery after doctors gave him less than a 1 percent chance to live and how faith, family, and love turned tragedy into purpose. Now a bestselling author and motivational speaker, O’Leary hopes the film encourages viewers to see their own struggles as opportunities for redemption and to recognize the power of God working through ordinary people. Soul on Fire opens in theaters this weekend. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts over surveillance requests

  • OpenAI has banned several ChatGPT accounts linked to suspected Chinese government entities after users sought help designing social media surveillance tools, in violation of its national security policy. The company’s latest threat report also revealed bans on Chinese-language accounts involved in phishing and malware campaigns, as well as on Russian-speaking groups using ChatGPT to aid cyberattacks. OpenAI emphasized that its models did not provide new offensive capabilities and noted it has disrupted over 40 malicious networks since February 2024. The move highlights growing concerns over AI misuse amid U.S.-China tech tensions. Click here to read more.

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

  • Israelis commemorate two years since October 7 massacre

  • Two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, Israelis across the country gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park and at memorials nationwide to honor the 1,200 victims and call for the return of the 48 hostages still held in Gaza. The emotional national ceremony, attended by 30,000 people, featured moving speeches, musical performances, and tributes from bereaved families and survivors, balancing remembrance with hope as talks for a hostage deal reportedly make progress. Speakers emphasized unity, healing, and rebuilding a stronger Israel, while U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about an imminent Gaza agreement. The night concluded with the singing of “Hatikvah,” symbolizing resilience and faith in a better future. Click here to read more.

     
     
     
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THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/6/25

THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/6/25

by | Oct 6, 2025 | THE DAILY PRAETORIAN

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

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”

 

― Leonardo da Vinci

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

  • Sikorsky Unveils Nomad Family Of Scalable VTOL Drones

  • Sikorsky has unveiled its Nomad family of scalable VTOL drones, marking a major leap in autonomous aviation technology. The new tail-sitting, twin-proprotor “rotor blown wing” designs range in size from small hybrid-electric models to aircraft comparable to the Black Hawk helicopter, all capable of vertical takeoff, long endurance, and autonomous operation. Designed for missions such as reconnaissance, light attack, and logistics, Nomad drones combine helicopter-like versatility with airplane-like speed and range. Featuring MATRIX autonomy technology and modular hybrid powertrains, the Nomads can be rapidly deployed from land or sea with minimal crews. Sikorsky says the system represents a new generation of runway-independent aircraft that will enhance U.S. military operations and could even evolve into passenger-capable variants in the future. Click here to read more.

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

  • OpenAI’s Blockbuster AMD Deal Is a Bet on Near-Limitless Demand for AI

  • OpenAI has announced a blockbuster deal with AMD to purchase 6 gigawatts of chips over the coming years, starting with the deployment of Instinct MI450 GPUs in the second half of 2026, while also securing the option to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD. CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for massive compute capacity, supplementing investments in Nvidia GPUs, as the company bets on continued growth in AI demand. AMD EVP Forrest Norrod called it a foundation for a long-term AI infrastructure cycle, and analysts say it positions AMD to compete with Nvidia and attract more tier-1 customers. This deal is part of a broader U.S. effort to expand AI data centers, reflecting OpenAI’s belief in scaling models through more data and compute, despite concerns that AI infrastructure may outpace current consumer demand. Click here to read more.

     

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

  • 250 US Lawmakers Visit Israel in New Campaign to Combat Declining American Support

  • As the Israel-Hamas conflict reaches its two-year mark, Israel has launched the “50 States, One Israel” initiative, bringing 250 U.S. state lawmakers from across the country on a four-day trip to Israel to foster bipartisan support and deepen state-level ties. The delegation toured historic sites, met with Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Netanyahu, visited border communities affected by the 2023 Hamas attacks, and reflected on the region’s history at Yad Vashem. Lawmakers described the trip as a fact-finding mission that strengthened their understanding of Israel’s security challenges, reinforced moral solidarity, and encouraged economic and political cooperation at the state level. Despite domestic criticism and growing public skepticism about U.S. support for Israel, participants emphasized the importance of dialogue and building lasting relationships. Click here to read more.
     

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

  • Your gaming mouse can easily eavesdrop: here’s how

  • Researchers at UC Irvine demonstrated “Mic‑E‑Mouse,” a way to turn high‑end optical mice into covert microphones by using their ultra‑sensitive sensors (think 20,000 DPI and high polling rates) to pick up desk micro‑vibrations from nearby speech, then extracting motion packets and running them through a neural network to reconstruct intelligible audio with up to about 61% accuracy—an invisible attack vector because any app that requests high‑frequency mouse data (games, editors, etc.) could be hijacked to collect and stream those signals, and the hardware is cheap and widespread, meaning the risk surface for eavesdropping is growing; click here to read more.

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

  • Antisemitism in the mainstream: Fighting the plague of post-Oct. 7 Jew-hatred

  • Following Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, antisemitism surged from the margins into mainstream discourse, often disguised as “anti-Zionism” but now openly expressed in slogans, public spaces, and institutional settings, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated response. Sacha Roytman Dratwa of the Combat Antisemitism Movement outlines a multi-pronged strategy: restoring a shared vocabulary using the IHRA definition of antisemitism, enforcing accountability on social media platforms, ensuring security for Jewish sites, promoting courageous leadership, building interfaith solidarity, and educating the next generation about the history and modern manifestations of Jew-hatred. By combining clarity, protection, and moral courage, the aim is to push back against this historic wave of antisemitism and prevent its normalization in society. Click here to read more.

     
     
     
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