THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 10/22/25

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-Michael Jordan

MQ-20 Avenger Depicted With Laser Weapon In Its Nose A Sign Of What’s To Come
General Atomics unveiled a conceptual rendering of its MQ‑20 Avenger drone equipped with a high‑energy laser mounted in a rotating nose turret—a design showcased at the AUSA expo that illustrates the company’s ongoing research into integrating directed‑energy weapons with unmanned combat aircraft, including its modular Gambit family; while the visual is a pure concept, General Atomics says it reflects real work on laser systems and UCAVs, pointing to past efforts such as HELLADS‑style laser tests, pod‑mounted laser concepts for MQ‑9 platforms, and collaborations with the Air Force’s CCA program, all underscoring a broader push to field aerial laser weapons despite technical challenges like power, cooling and environmental limits. Click here to read more.

Amazon sees faster delivery speeds with hi-tech driver eyeglasses, AI
Amazon is rolling out a suite of high‑tech tools to shave seconds off its “last‑mile” deliveries, starting with smart glasses nicknamed Amelia that project turn‑by‑turn directions, scan package barcodes and capture proof‑of‑delivery photos on a tiny heads‑up display, while a vest‑mounted controller provides swappable batteries; the optional glasses have already been tested by hundreds of drivers who report up to 30 minutes saved per shift, complementing other innovations such as a green‑spotlight van scanner, ultra‑detailed digital maps, the compact “Blue Jay” robotic arm that assists pickers and reduces injuries, and a new AI system slated for a Tennessee warehouse to orchestrate workflow and prevent bottlenecks. Click here to read more.

Daddy Yankee Makes a Comeback with Christian-Themed Album
Reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee, now performing as Ramón Ayala, has returned with a Christian‑focused album titled Lamento En Baile—a nod to Psalm 30:11—that reflects his 2022 conversion and recent personal challenges; he frames the project not merely as a musical comeback but as a mission to embed the gospel in pop culture, using his platform, social media and new songs like the uplifting single “Sonríele” to encourage listeners to find joy and trust in God amid hardship, and he will mark the release with his first televised performance in three years on October 23. Click here to read more.

Russian APT Switches to New Backdoor After Malware Exposed by Researchers
Russian state‑sponsored APT Star Blizzard has abandoned its previously exposed LostKeys malware and the PowerShell‑based infection chain, switching to a new backdoor suite after Google’s June report highlighted the ClickFix technique; the group now lures victims—often civil‑society or think‑tank personnel—into executing malicious commands via the Windows Run box, which downloads a heavily obfuscated DLL dubbed NoRobot (BaitSwitch) that fetches a more flexible Python‑based backdoor called MaybeRobot (SimpleFix) for operator‑controlled actions, while continually rotating infrastructure, file names and paths to evade detection; these changes, observed between May and September 2025, illustrate the APT’s rapid adaptation to public scrutiny. Click here to read more.

‘We have a tough task ahead of us’: JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families
U.S. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and families of fallen soldiers, emphasizing that America does not seek to make Israel a protectorate while stressing the “very tough” task of disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza and securing the cease‑fire; Vance pledged continued U.S. support for Israel’s mission to eliminate the militant threat and return hostages, highlighted cooperation with Gulf Arab partners, and expressed optimism that a lasting peace agreement can be achieved despite anticipated challenges. Click here to read more.