THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 09/20/24

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“Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

How EA-18G Growler’s Next Generation Jammer Actually Works And The Future Of Offensive Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare (EW) is becoming increasingly important as global threats from adversaries like China and Russia grow. Chuck Angus from Raytheon discusses the cutting-edge capabilities of the AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band (NGJ-MB), now deployed on EA-18G Growlers. The NGJ-MB can handle multiple targets, protect allied aircraft, and potentially neutralize enemy radars. These advancements, using AESA arrays, provide significant tactical advantages. However, while other nations are advancing their EW capabilities, Angus asserts that U.S. systems remain ahead, especially with investments in distributed EW and future platforms like the NGAD fighter.

To learn more about the evolution of EW and its strategic impact, click here to read more.

Qualcomm wants to buy Intel
Intel is reportedly facing a possible takeover bid from Qualcomm, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. While no official offer has been made, the deal would represent a significant shift in the chip industry, with Intel in one of its weakest positions in years. Intel has faced financial challenges, announced job cuts, and is spinning off its chipmaking business. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has been expanding its processor business, especially in the AI PC market. If the deal goes through and passes regulatory scrutiny, it could dramatically reshape the semiconductor landscape.

For more details on this potential takeover and its implications, click here to read more.

‘The Chosen’ Unveils 5 Future Projects Including Acts, Moses and Bear Grylls Series among Them
The studio behind The Chosen announced an ambitious slate of new projects, including a series based on the Book of Acts and an animated show about a young girl encountering Jesus in first-century Capernaum. The fan-favorite series about Jesus and his disciples continues to grow globally, with future seasons planned through 2027. The new projects were revealed at ChosenCon in Orlando, and include a series on Moses, a limited series on Joseph, an animated series called The Chosen Adventures, and an unscripted series with adventurer Bear Grylls titled The Chosen In the Wild.

For more information about these exciting new projects, click here to read more.

One-third of the US population’s background info is now public
A massive data leak at MC2 Data, a background check firm, has exposed the personal information of over 100 million U.S. citizens. The leak, caused by a human error, left 2.2TB of sensitive data unprotected and accessible online, including names, addresses, legal records, and more. The breach also exposed 2.3 million users who subscribed to MC2 Data’s services, potentially including employers, landlords, and law enforcement. This data leak raises significant privacy concerns, putting millions at risk of identity theft and other malicious activities.

For more details on the leak and its implications, click here to read more.

Iraqi militias reassess security protocols in wake of Hezbollah pager explosions
In response to the recent explosions in Hezbollah’s communication systems in Lebanon, militias in Iraq have adopted advanced preventive measures to avoid similar incidents. The al-Sadr movement, led by Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, canceled a planned rally in Baghdad, fearing similar attacks. Iraqi resistance groups, including Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, are implementing targeted precautions. Additionally, Iran has advised senior officials, including Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, to avoid mobile phones until security checks are completed. An airstrike near Damascus also reportedly killed a senior Iraqi Hezbollah member.

For more details on these developments, click here to read more.