THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 2/13/25

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“Collision at sea can ruin your whole day.”

— U.S. Naval Saying

Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Ship (Updated)
The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, while preparing to enter the Suez Canal, according to the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet. The nuclear-powered carrier remains operational with no reports of flooding, injuries, or propulsion issues. The Besiktas-M sustained damage above the waterline but continued on its journey under its own power. Carrier collisions are rare due to strict escort protocols, making this incident notable. An investigation is underway, and updates are expected as more details emerge. Click here to read more.

Over half of LLM-written news summaries have “significant issues”—BBC analysis
A new BBC analysis has found that popular AI chatbots frequently introduce errors, misquotes, and misrepresentations when summarizing news. The study tested ChatGPT-4o, Microsoft Copilot Pro, Google Gemini, and Perplexity on 100 news-related questions, instructing them to use BBC News sources where possible. After reviewing 362 AI-generated responses, 51% were found to have significant issues, with Google Gemini performing the worst (over 60% inaccurate) and Perplexity the best (over 40%). Accuracy was the biggest problem, with one in five responses misattributing key facts like dates, numbers, and statements. The findings suggest AI cannot yet be relied upon for accurate news reporting. Click here to read more.

Most Brits see role for faith-based organisations in addressing social problems – study
A new study reveals that 60% of Brits—including 72% of Gen Z and 67% of Millennials—believe faith-based organizations play a crucial role in tackling societal challenges like homelessness, mental health, and youth crime. The survey, conducted by Research Without Barriers and commissioned by UCKG, also found that 73% of Londoners trust religious groups in addressing these issues. Nearly three-quarters of respondents trust faith-based organizations as much as or more than secular charities, with Gen Z showing the strongest preference. The findings align with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to enhance collaboration with faith communities through a dedicated minister and formal covenants. Click here to read more.

Palo Alto raises annual revenue forecast on steady cybersecurity demand
Palo Alto Networks increased its full-year revenue forecast, expecting $9.14 billion to $9.19 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025, driven by rising demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. CEO Nikesh Arora cited cloud investment and infrastructure modernization as key growth factors, with Q2 revenue climbing 14% to $2.26 billion, slightly above estimates. Analysts see Palo Alto as well-positioned in the AI security race, and the company recently expanded its board with former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt and ex-UBS CEO Ralph Hamers. Click here to read more.

‘The girls suffered, but men suffer more’: Shira Albag speaks about Liri’s time in captivity
Liri Albag’s return from captivity has been met with relief, but her journey to healing is far from over. After 477 days as a hostage, she is struggling to reintegrate, haunted by the psychological terror she endured and the horrors she witnessed. Her mother, Shira, describes Liri’s survival instinct—learning Arabic, understanding her captors, and enduring relentless mind games. Now, as Israel continues efforts to bring back remaining hostages, Liri’s story is a stark reminder of the trauma inflicted. Click here to read more.