THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 8/27/25

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— Francis Bacon

Navy P-8 Poseidon Carrying Secretive Radar Pod Seen In Russian Fighter’s Intercept Video
A new cockpit video from a Russian Flanker-series fighter shows it intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon over the Black Sea, notably with its rare AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor pod deployed on the Special Mission Pod Deployment Mechanism—providing an unusually clear look at the powerful AESA radar used for MTI and SAR targeting over land and sea. The sighting underscores the P-8’s expanding intelligence role in one of Europe’s tensest theaters, where its AAS-equipped configuration offers long-range detection, high-quality radar imaging, and data-sharing for standoff targeting—capabilities that help replace retiring EP-3Es and complement other NATO ISR platforms amid frequent Russian intercepts. Click here to read more.

Microsoft’s Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors
Microsoft’s Copilot AI is making its way to living rooms, debuting on Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and smart monitors. Built into Tizen OS, Copilot appears as a playful animated character that can give spoiler-free episode recaps, suggest movies, and answer general questions. Users can launch it with a voice command or their remote, and signing in enables personalized responses that remember past conversations and preferences. The rollout includes Samsung’s Micro RGB, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame Pro, The Frame, and M7–M9 monitors, with LG TVs also set to receive Copilot in the future. Click here to read more.

Christian Apologist Wesley Huff Reflects on Family Hardships and God’s Faithfulness
Christian apologist Wesley Huff, Central Canada director at Apologetics Canada, reflected on a year marked by both public opportunities and personal trials, crediting God’s sovereignty through it all. After gaining national attention from his January appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, Huff and his family faced a series of hardships, including his wife’s difficult pregnancy, two medical emergencies with their children, and the challenges of moving homes amid his busy ministry and academic commitments. Despite the chaos, Huff emphasized God’s provision and the support of his church community, noting that whether on global platforms or in hospital rooms, he has seen God’s hand guiding every step. Click here to read more.

Claude launches Chrome extension allowing AI to control your browser
Anthropic has begun testing a new Chrome extension that allows its AI assistant, Claude, to actively browse the web—clicking links, filling forms, and even managing calendars. The pilot program includes 1,000 paying users on a waitlist, with the goal of studying how Claude handles real-world browsing. While the feature promises greater utility, it also raises cybersecurity concerns, particularly around prompt injection attacks, where hidden malicious instructions trick the AI into harmful actions. In trials, Claude executed such attacks nearly a quarter of the time when unprotected, though new safeguards have significantly reduced the risk. Anthropic cautions that vulnerabilities remain, so the tool isn’t yet ready for general release. Click here to read more.

Netanyahu: Oct. 7 ‘probably’ wouldn’t have happened if Trump were president
In a podcast interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas’s October 7 attack “probably” would not have happened if Donald Trump had been president, arguing that Iran would have been “more careful” under his leadership. Netanyahu contrasted Trump’s approach with that of President Biden, claiming Biden’s administration threatened an arms embargo and warned against Israel entering Rafah, though he acknowledged Biden’s initial strong support after the massacre. He stressed Israel would fight “with its fingernails” if necessary, comparing leaving Hamas battalions intact to allowing Nazis to remain in Berlin. Netanyahu also touched on Jewish history, America’s global role, and confirmed his recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Click here to read more.