THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/22/25

Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.

“Powerful enemies must be out-fought and out-produced.”

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

New Army 155mm facility opens in Arkansas to boost artillery shell production
The U.S. Army and General Dynamics have opened a new artillery production facility in Camden, Arkansas, which is set to produce half of the Army’s 155mm artillery shells once fully operational. Aimed at reaching the Army’s goal of 100,000 rounds per month, the facility will output 50,000 shells monthly using advanced automation and environmentally friendly technologies. This expansion reflects the Army’s broader efforts to modernize its munitions supply chain following lessons from the war in Ukraine and to ensure battlefield readiness with scalable, rapid production. Click here to read more.

Instagram launches its CapCut clone, Edits
Instagram has officially launched Edits, a new video creation app aimed at content creators and positioned as a direct competitor to TikTok’s CapCut. Available now for free on iOS and Android, Edits offers advanced editing tools like AI-powered animations, green screen replacement, and subject cutouts — features absent from Instagram’s core app. The app also supports project management, idea tracking, and performance analytics. Meta plans to expand Edits with features like keyframes, AI enhancements, and collaborative editing. Click here to read more.

‘I Have a Miraculous Story to Share’: Pastor Freed in Kidnapper Shootout Gives Thanks
American missionary Josh Sullivan is giving thanks to God and the thousands who prayed for his safe return after being kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in South Africa. Sullivan, who has served in the country since 2018, was rescued unharmed after a deadly shootout between his captors and law enforcement. In his first public statement, Sullivan credited his faith in Jesus for sustaining him through the ordeal and asked for privacy as he begins to heal. His story has become a powerful testimony of faith, prayer, and divine intervention. Click here to read more.

This “indie game” is actually password-stealing malware
Hackers are now using fake video games to infect players with AgeoStealer malware, which steals saved browser logins, crypto wallets, and sensitive personal files. Disguised as early-access games on platforms like Discord, these malicious packages use signed Unity installers and password-protected ZIP files to trick users into opening them. Once executed, AgeoStealer silently exfiltrates data in real time to remote servers, posing a serious threat to both personal and corporate security. With infostealers responsible for 75% of all breached credentials in 2024, experts warn gamers to stay vigilant and avoid downloading unknown files. Click here to read more.

IDF held back Iranian axis from flooding terror groups in the West Bank with weapons, cmdr. says
The IDF has successfully thwarted attempts by Iran and its proxies to smuggle weapons across the Israel-Jordan border into the West Bank, significantly curbing a growing security threat. Outgoing Jordan Valley commander Lt.-Col. Aviv Amir reported that under his watch, troops intercepted dozens of smuggling attempts, seized over 500 weapons, and neutralized 85 terrorists. The success has prompted the Defense Ministry to invest NIS 5.2 billion in a new fortified border fence. Amir now moves to a key role in the Southern Command, while the effort continues to adapt to evolving threats. Click here to read more.