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

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“History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.”

-Dwight D. Eisenhower

Trump says Iran strikes set nuclear program back ‘decades,’ praises NATO spending push
At the NATO summit in The Hague, President Donald Trump claimed U.S. strikes had set Iran’s nuclear program back “decades,” contradicting intelligence reports that suggest more limited damage. Trump praised the NATO alliance for embracing his push to raise defense spending, with a new target of 5% of GDP by 2035. Joined by Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump emphasized renewed U.S. commitment to NATO and its Article 5 mutual defense clause, while warning countries like Spain of trade penalties for lagging contributions. The strikes on Iran, Trump said, helped secure a ceasefire and bolster long-term regional peace. Click here to read more.

Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry
Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra is creating a deep divide in the auto industry, with some brands like Aston Martin and Porsche embracing its immersive design that integrates features like speedometers and climate controls, while others like GM are actively blocking it. Automakers remain split or undecided, wary of giving Apple control over key in-vehicle functions as they invest heavily in their own software ecosystems. Though surveys show customers love CarPlay and may even avoid cars without it, many automakers want clearer data-sharing standards before allowing Apple deeper access. Click here to read more.

Christian Leaders React to Israel’s Attack on Iran and US Response
In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Christian leaders like Greg Laurie, Franklin Graham, and Samuel Rodriguez called believers to seek God’s wisdom, pray for peace, and support Israel. Laurie said the strikes may foreshadow biblical prophecy involving Persia, while Graham emphasized prayer for the U.S., Israel, and President Trump. Rodriguez praised Trump for invoking God in his national address and urged Christians to stand united in faith during this time of global unrest. All leaders stressed the need for spiritual clarity amid escalating Middle East tensions. Click here to read more.

16 billion passwords exposed in record-breaking data breach: what does it mean for you?
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion login credentials—possibly the largest in history—has cybersecurity experts sounding the alarm. Traced to infostealer malware rather than recycled leaks, the breach includes sensitive data from platforms like Google, Apple, and Facebook, and is structured for immediate exploitation through phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers. The records, spread across 30 databases, underscore a growing threat posed by infostealers and highlight the urgent need for password hygiene, two-factor authentication, and passkeys. While no single breach caused the leak, experts warn its scale marks a turning point in cybercrime. Click here to read more.

Witkoff: We will have big announcements on countries coming into the Abraham Accords
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says the White House expects “big announcements” soon about new countries joining the Abraham Accords, signaling a major expansion of the normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations. In a CNBC interview, Witkoff emphasized that broadening the accords is a top priority for President Trump and noted close collaboration with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to achieve this. Without naming specific countries, Witkoff hinted that some potential members are unexpected. He also expressed hope for a peace deal with Iran, stressing that nuclear weaponization remains a red line for the US. Click here to read more.