THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 2/10/25

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“Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.”

— Winston Churchill

US Officials Are Bound for Europe for Top-Level Talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s administration is in talks with European officials this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz emphasizing sanctions and economic pressure on Russia to push Vladimir Putin to negotiate. Reports suggest Trump spoke with Putin, though he declined to confirm, insisting progress is being made. Meanwhile, top U.S. officials are attending high-level meetings in Paris, Munich, and Brussels to shape Europe’s role in the conflict and discuss scaling back U.S. aid to Ukraine. As Russian forces advance, Ukraine’s delegation at the Munich Security Conference, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is pushing for international security guarantees. Click here to read more.

Elon Musk just offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion
Elon Musk has launched a $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, teaming up with xAI, Valor Equity Partners, Ari Emanuel, and 8VC in a move to reclaim the company’s original open-source mission. The bid comes as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman juggles a $40 billion fundraising effort and a $500 billion AI infrastructure plan, creating a high-stakes battle for the future of AI. In response, Altman dismissed the offer, jokingly offering to buy Twitter for $9.74 billion instead. The bid complicates OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model and raises questions about Musk’s influence in AI’s future. Click here to read more.

‘Thank you, Jesus’: Eagles coach praises God for blessing his team after Super Bowl victory
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni openly thanked Jesus on national TV after leading his team to a dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Overcome with emotion, Sirianni declared, “Thank you, God, thank you, Jesus”, emphasizing faith as a driving force behind the team’s success. He credited his players, coaching staff, and GM Howie Roseman while celebrating with his family on the field. After falling short in Super Bowl LVII, Sirianni and the Eagles left no doubt this time, securing their second franchise championship in a commanding performance. Click here to read more.

Russia disappearing from the internet: cloaking digital presence brings strategic cyberwarfare advantage
Russia has drastically reduced its internet-exposed infrastructure, with over two-thirds of publicly discoverable services and devices vanishing behind a digital firewall in just six months. Driven by cybersecurity concerns, Western sanctions, and efforts to tighten control over its internet, Russia has disconnected large parts of the country and tested its “sovereign internet” system. The Kremlin has invested 59 billion rubles ($648 million) into restricting internet traffic and migrating users to state-controlled platforms. With fewer attack surfaces visible, security experts suggest the U.S. should follow suit by tightening exposure and enforcing stricter security measures. Click here to read more.

Trump: If all hostages not released by Saturday, Gaza ceasefire should be canceled
President Donald Trump has stated that if all hostages held in Gaza are not released by Saturday at noon, Israel should cancel the ceasefire and take full military action. His remarks came after Hamas announced a delay in hostage releases, citing Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has convened top security officials to assess the situation. Trump also hinted at cutting aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept relocated Palestinian refugees from Gaza, a move widely rejected by Arab nations. Click here to read more.