THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 4/23/25

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-Thomas Edison

Bad News for China: Rare Earth Elements Aren’t That Rare
Heavy rare earth elements play a vital role in strengthening magnets, improving tech durability, and supporting innovations in clean energy and defense, and despite recent export restrictions from China, companies are adapting quickly. Manufacturers like Tesla are already reducing reliance on these minerals, and with the U.S. and Canada holding substantial deposits, there’s strong potential to boost domestic mining and refining. As global demand grows, this shift offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and build more resilient supply chains. Click here to read more.

YouTube’s TV changes include a redesign and more multiview
YouTube is expanding its multiview feature beyond sports, allowing YouTube TV users to soon test custom multiview setups with select non-sports channels. Initially launching with a limited channel selection, YouTube plans to broaden access to more genres over time. Alongside this, the YouTube TV app for smart TVs is set to receive a redesign aimed at improving navigation and accessibility, with a layout more akin to Netflix. Additionally, YouTube Premium subscribers can now watch videos at up to 4x speed on iOS and Android devices. Click here to read more.

.38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd Legends Credit Jesus for Inspiring New Christian Album
Rock legends Donnie and Johnny Van Zant, of .38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd fame, have released their first Christian album, Always Look Up, as a bold testimony of faith and a heartfelt mission to bring others to Christ. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart and features original tracks like Jesus Christ, Praying, and Leaning on the Cross. The brothers say the inspiration came during the COVID-19 pandemic when they felt led by God to use their talents for His glory. “If we could just bring one person to Christ, it would be worth this whole project,” Donnie said. Their music now reflects a deep personal faith rooted in their upbringing and trials they’ve faced. “We think it’s cool to love Jesus,” Johnny added. Click here to read more.

Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
A workplace surveillance app used by over 200,000 people has leaked more than 21 million sensitive screenshots onto the open web, according to a new Cybernews investigation. WorkComposer, designed to monitor employee productivity by logging screen activity, exposed the images in an unsecured Amazon S3 bucket. These screenshots contained emails, chats, login credentials, API keys, and confidential documents—posing severe cybersecurity and privacy risks. While the leak has now been secured, experts warn companies using such tools may face GDPR and CCPA violations. The breach underscores the dangers of time-tracking tech without proper security. Click here to read more.

Holocaust survivors to October 7 hostages: ‘We defeated the enemy’
Holocaust survivors, freed hostages, and IDF soldiers gathered at Auschwitz for a deeply emotional moment of remembrance and unity during this year’s March of the Living. Irene Shashar, who hid in Warsaw’s sewers as a child, held hands with Ori Megidish, an IDF soldier rescued from Hamas captivity, declaring, “We defeated the enemy, all of us, each in a different way.” With 8,000 in attendance, survivors like Naftali Furst and Gita Koifman emphasized the urgency of memory in the face of rising global antisemitism. As yellow Stars of David mingled with yellow ribbons for hostages, participants carried the message “Never Again Is Now.” Click here to read more.