THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 3/3/25

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“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

— Benjamin Disraeli

Fort Moore renamed Benning, this time for a corporal who fought heroically in WWI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that Fort Moore, Georgia, will be renamed Fort Benning once again, this time honoring World War I hero Cpl. Fred G. Benning. The change, part of Hegseth’s broader effort to restore historic base names, follows last month’s decision to rename Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg. Originally named for Confederate Gen. Henry L. Benning, the base was redesignated in 2023 for Lt. Gen. Harold “Hal” Moore and his wife, Julie. The new designation recognizes Cpl. Benning’s valor in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the installation’s long history of training warfighters. Click here to read more.

The Oscar goes to: can chatbots predict an Academy Award winner?
Elon Musk’s Grok AI came closest to accurately predicting the 2025 Academy Award winners, correctly selecting five out of six categories, only missing Best Actress. Other AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI used media speculation and awards season trends but were less precise, while Claude and DeepSeek struggled due to outdated data. This experiment highlights AI’s growing ability to analyze industry buzz rather than truly predict outcomes. As AI continues to evolve, could it become a reliable tool for forecasting future award winners? Click here to rea d more.

Franklin Graham Urges ‘Pray for the People of Ukraine’ and ‘an End to this Terrible War’
After a tense White House meeting between President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended without a signed mineral deal, evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Christians to pray for Ukraine and an end to the war. The meeting, which was expected to solidify U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources in exchange for aid repayment, turned confrontational when Zelenskyy sought security assurances, leading to a heated exchange. While Trump later indicated he remains open to signing the deal, his allies pushed back against claims that he is siding with Russia. Meanwhile, Samaritan’s Purse continues its extensive humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Click here to read more.

CISA: No Change on Defending Against Russian Cyber Threats
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reaffirmed its commitment to detecting and disrupting Russian cyber threats, despite reports of a temporary halt on offensive cyber operations against Moscow under the Trump administration. CISA dismissed claims that its stance has shifted, labeling such reports as false and detrimental to national security. The pause, reportedly directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is intended to support negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, though critics warn it could leave U.S. infrastructure vulnerable to cyber threats. As leadership changes at CISA unfold, the agency continues monitoring Russian-linked advanced persistent threats (APTs) and issuing cybersecurity alerts. Click here to read more.

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached
Negotiations for the release of hostages in Gaza have stalled, with Hamas neither accepting nor rejecting the proposal put forth by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Israeli officials indicate that without progress, military operations in Gaza may resume within a week and a half, escalating with potential cuts to water and electricity supplies. While Witkoff is not expected to visit the region unless a deal is imminent, discussions continue on potential exchanges involving hostages, prisoners, and humanitarian aid. Click here to read more.