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    ‘Suspended animation’: US government upheaval has frayed partnerships with critical infrastructure

    Recent federal cuts, reorganizations and other disruptions have alarmed industry leaders, who say the government is a less reliable partner even as cyber threats increase.

    By June 25, 2025
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    Federal officials, critical infrastructure leaders remain on guard for Iran-linked hacks

    Amid an uneasy truce, security teams in the U.S. said they have not seen any credible or specific threats.

    By June 24, 2025
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    Cyber insurance premiums drop for first time, report finds

    Despite a decline in both premiums and prices, the market continues to be profitable.

    By June 24, 2025
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    DHS warns of heightened cyber threat as US enters Iran conflict

    Federal officials are warning that pro-Iran hacktivists or state-linked actors may target poorly secured U.S. networks.

    By June 23, 2025
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    FTC reminds car dealers to protect customer data

    The commission described how recently updated federal regulations affect dealerships — and their vendors.

    By Updated June 17, 2025
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    SEC scraps proposed cybersecurity rules for investment advisers, market participants

    The commission offered no rationale for removing rules that would have imposed security requirements on financial services providers.

    By Updated June 16, 2025
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    Software vulnerabilities pile up at government agencies, research finds

    A Veracode report reveals that government networks have accumulated years of unresolved security flaws, putting them at serious risk of exploitation.

    By June 12, 2025
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    Trump scraps Biden software security, AI, post-quantum encryption efforts in new executive order

    The White House accused the Biden administration of trying to “sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.” 

    By June 6, 2025
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    Trump’s national cyber director nominee dodges criticism of funding cuts

    Sean Cairncross said his managerial experience has prepared him well to lead a relatively new White House cyber unit.

    By June 5, 2025
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    Water utilities mitigate equipment flaws after researchers find widespread exposures

    Censys researchers said hundreds of water treatment facilities have taken steps to protect against malicious cyber intrusions.

    By June 5, 2025
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    FBI, CISA warn Play ransomware targeting critical infrastructure with evolving techniques

    The hacker group has breached hundreds of organizations and is working with others to exploit flaws in a popular remote support tool.

    By June 5, 2025
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    Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule

    The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 5, 2025
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    Bipartisan bill proposes $50M cyber threat analysis program for energy sector

    “Our national security depends on a resilient and secure energy grid,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo. Experts say the new effort would be welcomed by the private sector.

    By Robert Walton • June 5, 2025
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    CISA workforce cut by nearly one-third so far

    The agency has lost roughly 1,000 staffers in the wake of the Trump administration’s workforce cuts, losses that could imperil its ability to protect government computer systems and critical infrastructure.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Trump’s cyber nominees gain broad industry support

    CISA director and national cyber director nominees could transform how the federal government engages with the private sector on cybersecurity issues.

    By Updated June 3, 2025
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    Trump’s CISA budget lays out deep job cuts, program reductions

    Critical infrastructure organizations and small businesses would get less support under the president’s fiscal 2026 funding plan.

    By Updated June 2, 2025
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    Senate Democrats urge DHS to reconstitute CSRB

    The lawmakers said the Cyber Safety Review Board’s work has made government agencies and private businesses more secure.

    By May 30, 2025
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    CISA loses nearly all top officials as purge continues

    Most of the leaders of the agency’s operating divisions and regional offices have left or will leave this month amid the Trump administration’s aggressive government-downsizing campaign.

    By May 27, 2025
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    High-profile CISA departure adds to agency’s struggles

    The Trump administration’s workforce purge is sapping CISA of its best talent, experts say. CISA deputy Matt Hartman is the latest to leave the agency.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Major tech vendors call for streamlining US foreign cyber aid

    A new coalition will push policymakers to change how the government oversees foreign purchases of U.S. cyber resources.

    By Updated May 21, 2025
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    Researchers warn of China-backed espionage campaign targeting laid-off US workers

    A report by FDD says an elaborate online recruiting effort is using LinkedIn and fake online companies to gather sensitive intelligence.

    By May 20, 2025
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    AI is stirring mixed feelings among CFOs, survey finds

    The research highlights a “trust gap between the untested promise of AI and the wariness of security and privacy risks,” finance software company Kyriba said.

    By Alexei Alexis • May 19, 2025
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    Hearing shows broad support for extension of cyber info-sharing law

    With bipartisan support and backing from the private sector, the 2015 law appears to be on a glide path to reauthorization.

    By May 16, 2025
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    FBI warns senior US officials are being impersonated using texts, AI-based voice cloning

    Hackers are increasingly using vishing and smishing for state-backed espionage campaigns and major ransomware attacks.

    By May 16, 2025
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    GOP lawmakers urge ban of networking vendor TP-Link, citing ties to China

    The Trump administration is facing mounting pressure to formulate a strategy for addressing supply-chain threats that endanger national security.

    By May 15, 2025