THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 09/30/24

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“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”

-Nahum 1:7

Helene Leaves ‘Heartbreaking’ Devastation Across the South as Death Toll Passes 100
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation throughout the South, leaving at least 107 people dead and millions without power due to record-breaking flooding. Western North Carolina has been hit hardest, with rescue crews searching for the missing and providing relief. In Asheville, massive flooding and damage have cut off access to the city. Operation Blessing is on the ground, delivering aid in Georgia and North Carolina, helping communities recover.

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Trump: Musk’s Starlink will provide emergency internet for Hurricane Helene victims
Donald Trump announced that he is collaborating with Elon Musk to provide Starlink satellite internet services for victims of Hurricane Helene, who are currently without communication. Speaking at a campaign rally in Georgia, Trump stated that he had spoken to Musk about setting up Starlink in the devastated areas across the Southeast. Starlink, owned by SpaceX, is known for its rapid deployment in emergency situations, previously aiding Ukraine during infrastructure outages.

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A message to the if-I-could-just-see-a-miracle crowd
In this article, Robin Schumacher addresses those who claim they would believe in God if they witnessed a miracle firsthand. He explores biblical examples where people saw extraordinary miracles but still rejected God, highlighting the importance of having a heart and mind open to faith. Citing examples from Moses’ time, Jesus’ ministry, and the apostle Paul, Schumacher argues that miracles alone do not change hearts unless God “turns them on” to truly understand His message. He encourages readers to seek a transformed heart and mind, as the greatest miracle is spiritual rebirth.

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Verizon says it fixed the outage that brought mobile services down across the country
Verizon experienced a major nationwide outage on Monday, affecting mobile data, voice, and text services for several hours. The outage, which impacted customers in various cities across the U.S., caused users’ phones to display SOS mode, signaling the lack of connectivity. The issue, concentrated mainly on the East Coast, led to over 1.5 million user reports between 8 AM and 4 PM ET on Downdetector. Verizon engineers worked to resolve the problem, and by 7:18 PM ET, the company announced that services had been fully restored. The FCC was aware of the disruption and was investigating its cause and extent.

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IDF begins ground operation in southern Lebanon, attacks Hezbollah terror targets
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it had initiated limited, targeted ground raids in southern Lebanon, marking the first ground operation since the 2006 Lebanon War. The objective of the raids is to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure near the border based on precise intelligence. This escalation comes amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which has been marked by Israeli airstrikes and targeted assassinations of Hezbollah leaders, including the recent killing of Hezbollah’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Despite concerns from the U.S. and other Western nations, Israel’s focus remains on neutralizing Hezbollah’s capabilities, which have been significantly weakened in recent weeks. The operation is part of a broader IDF strategy planned and prepared for by Israel’s Northern Command.

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