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Lawmakers from both parties say CISA cuts have gone too far

Cyber Scoop May 21, 2026

Lawmakers from both parties say CISA cuts have gone...

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CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands answers

Cyber Scoop May 19, 2026

CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands...

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Former CISA nominee Sean Plankey named US CEO of defense startup

Cyber Scoop May 17, 2026

Former CISA nominee Sean Plankey named US CEO of...

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One House Democrat is pressing Commerce on the government’s spyware use

Cyber Scoop May 7, 2026

One House Democrat is pressing Commerce on the government’s...

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Congress kicks the can down the road on surveillance law (again)

Cyber Scoop April 30, 2026

Congress kicks the can down the road on surveillance...

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U.S. companies hit with record fines for privacy in 2025

Cyber Scoop April 28, 2026

U.S. companies hit with record fines for privacy in...

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Senators seek answers about hackers obtaining sensitive student data from ostensibly anonymous tip line

Cyber Scoop April 27, 2026

Senators seek answers about hackers obtaining sensitive student data...

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Latest spy power reauthorization bill leaves critics unimpressed

Cyber Scoop April 24, 2026

Latest spy power reauthorization bill leaves critics unimpressed |...

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CISA director pick Sean Plankey withdraws his nomination

Cyber Scoop April 22, 2026

CISA director pick Sean Plankey withdraws his nomination |...

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House Republicans roll out national privacy bill

Cyber Scoop April 22, 2026

House Republicans roll out national privacy bill | CyberScoop...

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