THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 7/25/25

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“Anti-submarine warfare is not just submarine versus submarine — it is a fleetwide effort.”

-Gen. David H. Berger

The Marine Corps Is Using Ospreys in the Hunt for Submarines
In a major step toward deeper naval integration, the U.S. Marine Corps used MV-22 Ospreys in an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission during the Atlantic Alliance 2025 exercise—dropping sonar-equipped sonobuoys to help detect enemy subs. Though not part of the Osprey’s usual mission set, Marine aviators and crew chiefs adapted quickly, reflecting a broader strategic pivot since 2020 to counter rising Russian and Chinese undersea threats. While ASW remains a secondary role for Marine aviation, officials say its value lies in expanding reach and awareness when traditional assets are stretched. Click here to read more.

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuard
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature—which captures screenshots of nearly everything on Copilot Plus PCs—is now being actively blocked by more privacy-focused apps. Following Signal’s earlier move, both AdGuard and the Brave browser have now disabled Recall access by default, citing serious privacy concerns. AdGuard criticized the constant background screen capturing as invasive, while Brave noted its decision was “partly inspired by Signal.” Unlike Signal, Brave can block Recall while still allowing other screenshot tools, thanks to Microsoft’s browser-specific controls. Developers are urging Microsoft to extend these granular privacy settings to all apps, not just browsers. Click here to read more.

4 Ways to Spot Fake News on Facebook and Why It Matters to God
Millions of people are falling for viral stories on Facebook that aren’t true, from fake celebrity donations to fabricated news events. According to recent studies, Facebook’s algorithm promotes the spread of misinformation, often shared habitually rather than intentionally. For Christians, this poses a spiritual issue: we’re called to be people of truth (Ephesians 4:25), and spreading falsehoods—knowingly or not—undermines our witness. In a world full of digital noise, discerning fact from fiction is vital. Want to know how to spot fake news before sharing it? Click here to read more.

Notorious ransomware gang BlackSuit disrupted: site seized by authorities
The notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang has been disrupted in a major international sting, with its dark web extortion site seized by U.S. Homeland Security and 16 global partners as part of Operation Checkmate. BlackSuit, suspected to be a rebrand of the Royal gang, had extorted over $500 million from 180+ victims. The gang is now believed to be operating under a new name, “Chaos ransomware,” which continues similar double extortion tactics. Authorities have yet to release full details of the takedown. Click here to read more.

Vueling pilot of plane that saw Jewish kids removed was flight instructor of two 9/11 terrorists
The pilot of the Vueling flight involved in the controversial removal of Jewish children has been identified as Iván Chirivella, a Spanish aviator who once instructed two of the 9/11 terrorists, Marwan al-Shehhi and Mohamed Atta, while working at a Florida flight school. Though officially cleared of any wrongdoing and unaware of their intentions, Chirivella’s connection to the hijackers resurfaced amid renewed scrutiny. His role in the incident and his past have drawn sharp criticism, including from Israel’s Diaspora Minister. Vueling acknowledged his background in training over 100 pilots globally. Click here to read more.