THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/2/25

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“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war.”

— Giulio Douhet

Mass Drone Attack On Exposed Russian Bombers Puts Spotlight On Hardened Aircraft Shelter Debate
Ukraine’s covert drone attacks on multiple Russian air bases using 117 kamikaze drones have renewed calls for the U.S. to invest in hardened aircraft shelters and robust counter-drone defenses, as military leaders and lawmakers warn about growing vulnerabilities to low-cost, high-impact aerial threats. The strikes, which reportedly damaged or destroyed dozens of aircraft, including strategic bombers, highlight the danger of leaving aircraft exposed and echo warnings issued for years about drone warfare’s disruptive potential. As drone technology advances and threats become more autonomous and geographically unbound, experts argue that the U.S. must bolster passive defenses, disaggregate forces, and modernize protective infrastructure to keep pace. Click here to read more.

How the Loudest Voices in AI Went From ‘Regulate Us’ to ‘Unleash Us’
The U.S. Senate’s once unified call for AI regulation has pivoted sharply toward deregulation and innovation-first rhetoric, driven by geopolitical competition—especially with China—and a new administration that sees safety guardrails as obstacles to dominance. In 2023, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and lawmakers jointly embraced “regulate us” as a mantra, aiming to build public trust and avoid catastrophic misuse. By 2025, that tone has been replaced with a focus on “winning the AI race,” with both Altman and policymakers decrying EU-style rules as “disastrous” and championing “light-touch” oversight. Now, industry leaders push for minimal restrictions while lobbying for expanded data use and intellectual property exceptions, even as experts warn that the window for mitigating AI’s existential risks may be closing. Click here to read more.

Jews Mark Holiday of Shavuot 2025 on Same Day as Pentecost Celebrations
Jews around the world will celebrate Shavuot at sundown on Sunday, a biblical festival marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, which this year coincides with Pentecost, commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Both holidays, falling fifty days after Passover, are deeply rooted in themes of covenant and divine revelation—Jews traditionally study Scripture overnight and pray at the Western Wall, while Christians reflect on the birth of the Church. Observed as one of three pilgrimage feasts in the Bible, Shavuot carries profound spiritual symbolism likened to a wedding between God and Israel, highlighting the intimate relationship established through His commandments. Click here to read more.

Microsoft, Crowdstrike to create unified ‘Rosetta Stone’ of threat actors and their wacky names
Microsoft and CrowdStrike have launched a unified threat actor naming system, joined by Google’s Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, to streamline and translate across the many confusing aliases used by cybersecurity firms to identify nation-state and cybercriminal groups such as Fancy Bear and Lazarus Group. The initiative, which Microsoft calls a “Rosetta Stone” for cyber threats, aims to simplify communication and improve coordination among security teams by categorizing adversaries into five groups, including nation-state and financially motivated actors. With over 80 threat actors already deconflicted, the project represents a major step toward more coherent global cyber defense amid rising threats from entities backed by Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Click here to read more.

Trump clarifies US nuclear agreement with Iran would not allow any uranium enrichment
US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that any US nuclear deal proposal would prohibit Iran from enriching uranium, contradicting earlier reports that suggested the US might permit limited enrichment for a set period. This clarification follows Iran’s expected rejection of the US offer, labeling it a “non-starter” that disregards Tehran’s interests. The proposal was delivered by Oman’s foreign minister as part of ongoing mediation efforts. Complicating the matter further, a recent IAEA report revealed Iran’s undeclared nuclear activities at three sites, prompting the US and European allies to consider declaring Iran in violation of its non-proliferation commitments. Click here to read more.