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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“In war there is no substitute for victory.”
— General Douglas MacArthur
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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F-15s Deploy To Diego Garcia To Protect The Island Base That’s Hosting B-52s
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The U.S. Air Force has deployed at least four F-15 fighters to Diego Garcia to bolster force protection for this strategic Indian Ocean outpost, where B-52 bombers and other key assets are stationed. The move follows increased concerns about Iran’s long-range missile and drone capabilities, including potential sea-based or covert attacks on the remote island. While it’s unclear if the jets are F-15E Strike Eagles or F-15C/D Eagles, their presence signals heightened readiness and reinforces U.S. deterrence posture in the region amid shifting threats and ongoing tensions with Iran. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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ChatGPT is getting an AI coding agent
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OpenAI has launched Codex, a powerful new AI coding agent now available as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users. Positioned as the company’s next major product, Codex aims to serve as a “virtual coworker” for engineers, capable of independently debugging, testing, and improving code using natural language prompts. While currently free, OpenAI plans to charge for Codex later based on demand. It runs on a coding-optimized version of the o3 model, is integrated into ChatGPT’s web app, and operates in a secure sandbox without internet access. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Growing Number of Americans Say the Bible Is True and Life-Changing
- New Lifeway Research reveals that nearly half of U.S. adults now view the Bible as true and life-changing—up significantly from 2016. More Americans are also reading Scripture, with 52% having read at least half of the Bible. Perceptions of the Bible as outdated or bigoted have declined, while sales and engagement are on the rise. 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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DDoS attacks target Eurovision Song Contest as hackers seek attention
- Swiss authorities have confirmed that cybercriminals launched several distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting websites linked to the Eurovision Song Contest. While the attacks were expected and did not disrupt Eurovision’s operations, the Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that further attempts are likely through the event’s conclusion on May 17. These types of attacks, which overwhelm websites with traffic to make them inaccessible, are often used to gain media attention rather than cause lasting damage. The NCSC has urged organizations tied to Eurovision to remain vigilant and take protective measures. 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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WATCH: IDF begins renewed offensive in Gaza with operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’
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The IDF has launched Operation Gideon’s Chariots in Gaza, striking over 150 terror targets and deploying forces to seize territory in a major escalation aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the release of hostages. The renewed offensive includes heavy airstrikes in Beit Lahiya and Jabalya, the evacuation of civilians from northern Gaza, and the surrounding of key areas like the Jabalia refugee camp. Israel signals it may hold captured areas long-term, indicating the war could stretch through 2025. Click here to read more.
