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Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry weigh going heavier on offense

Cyber Scoop August 27, 2025

Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry...

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Blistering Wyden letter seeks review of federal court cybersecurity, citing ‘incompetence,’ ‘negligence’

Cyber Scoop August 25, 2025

Blistering Wyden letter seeks review of federal court cybersecurity,...

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Here’s what could happen if CISA 2015 expires next month

Cyber Scoop August 18, 2025

Here’s what could happen if CISA 2015 expires next...

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Senate confirms national cyber director pick Sean Cairncross

Cyber Scoop August 3, 2025

Senate confirms national cyber director pick Sean Cairncross |...

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Senate Democrats call Trump admin’s focus on state voter rolls a pretext for disenfranchisement

Cyber Scoop July 30, 2025

Senate Democrats call Trump admin’s focus on state voter...

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Senate Democrats seek answers on Trump overhaul of immigrant database to find noncitizen voters

Cyber Scoop July 16, 2025

Senate Democrats seek answers on Trump overhaul of immigrant...

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Waltz brushes off SignalGate questions, points finger at CISA 

Cyber Scoop July 15, 2025

Waltz brushes off SignalGate questions, points finger at CISA ...

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Trump bill will have major impact on health care cybersecurity, experts warn Congress

Cyber Scoop July 9, 2025

Trump bill will have major impact on health care...

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Meta confused over WhatsApp ban issued to House staffers

Cyber Scoop June 24, 2025

Meta confused over WhatsApp ban issued to House staffers...

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Federal cyber insurance backstop should be tied to expiring terrorism insurance law, report recommends

Cyber Scoop June 17, 2025

Federal cyber insurance backstop should be tied to expiring...

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