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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by people. It is the spirit of those people who follow and the people who lead that gains victory.”
-General George Patton
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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You Don’t Need A Kill Switch To Hobble Exported F-35s
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Despite recent European media speculation, Lockheed Martin and multiple governments have denied that the F-35 has a remote “kill switch,” but the aircraft remains heavily reliant on U.S.-controlled maintenance, logistics, and mission planning systems, meaning any foreign-operated fleet could quickly become non-functional if American support were withdrawn. This concern has resurfaced amid shifting U.S. foreign policy, particularly after President Trump’s decision to cut military aid to Ukraine and questions about NATO commitments, raising fears that future U.S. arms exports to Europe could decline. While most F-35 operators depend on the U.S. for critical software and mission data, Israel is the only country with sovereign control over its fleet, highlighting the geopolitical risks tied to reliance on American-made fighter jets. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Spain to impose massive fines for not labelling AI-generated content
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Spain’s government has approved a bill enforcing strict AI transparency rules, imposing fines up to €35 million ($38.2 million) or 7% of global revenue on companies that fail to label AI-generated content, particularly deepfakes. The legislation aligns with the EU’s AI Act, making Spain one of the first European countries to adopt comprehensive AI regulations aimed at preventing misinformation and protecting democracy. The bill also bans subliminal AI techniques that manipulate vulnerable groups and prohibits AI-based biometric classification for risk assessment, though real-time biometric surveillance remains permitted for national security. The newly established AI agency, AESIA, will oversee enforcement, except in cases involving privacy, finance, and elections, which will be handled by respective regulators. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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NBA Star Trey Jemison Credits God for His Success and Shares Bible Studies with Fans
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Los Angeles Lakers player Trey Jemison openly shares his Christian faith, using his platform to inspire others and acknowledge that his talent and success are gifts from God. Despite early struggles in his basketball career, Jemison believes divine intervention has led him to the NBA, crediting his journey to God’s favor. Through Instagram, he engages his followers in Bible studies and discussions on faith, emphasizing that his identity is rooted not in basketball but as a “son of the Most High.” Jemison remains transparent about his spiritual journey, admitting imperfections but striving daily to grow closer to Christ. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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New Ballista IoT Botnet Linked to Italian Threat Actor
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Cato Networks has uncovered a new IoT botnet, Ballista, which exploits a two-year-old TP-Link Archer router vulnerability (CVE-2023-1389) to compromise devices globally. Linked with moderate confidence to an Italian threat actor, Ballista has targeted organizations in the US, Australia, China, and Mexico, spanning industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. The malware, first detected in January 2025, establishes a TLS-encrypted command-and-control (C2) channel to execute commands, spread malware, and launch DDoS attacks. Attackers have recently switched from using a hardcoded IP address to Tor domains for increased stealth. With over 6,000 exposed devices still vulnerable, the botnet remains an active threat. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Houthi terrorists vow to resume attacks on Israeli ships after Gaza aid deadline ended
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared an immediate ban on Israeli ships passing through the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, vowing to attack any vessel that violates the restriction. The ban will remain in place until Israel reopens Gaza’s crossings and allows humanitarian aid in, according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The Iran-backed Houthis have previously carried out over 100 naval attacks on commercial ships since November 2023, sinking two vessels and causing global shipping disruptions. The U.S. State Department officially designated the Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organization” on March 4, 2025, following President Trump’s call for the move earlier this year. Click here to read more.
