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#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency

Scrutiny intensifies over fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS

Todd Lyons is resigning as acting director of ICE after a year of controversy and criticism over immigration enforcement tactics.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency

Scrutiny intensifies over fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS

Todd Lyons is resigning as acting director of ICE after a year of controversy and criticism over immigration enforcement tactics.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Miami food
fromqns.com
10 hours ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
fromConde Nast Traveler
12 hours ago

Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Should You Get?

TSA PreCheck is a program that vets US travelers to give them access to an expedited screening lane at the airport security checkpoint. Members do not need to remove large electronics or liquids from their carry-on bags, and they can keep on light jackets and belts, too, saving precious time before a flight.
Travel
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
US news
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins, but tensions remain high with ongoing U.S. naval blockades on Iran.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago
Information security

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Higher education
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

CISA reversed its decision to onboard summer interns due to a funding lapse in the Department of Homeland Security.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Services at Brockton hospital return to normal more than a week after cyberattack

A Brockton hospital resumed normal operations after a cybersecurity incident caused temporary service shutdowns and diverted ambulances.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
2 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
Careers
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

OPM cuts degree requirements for government tech jobs in new standards

New standards for technology employees eliminate degree requirements, focusing on skill assessments for government job qualifications.
#artificial-intelligence
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 use cases, a 105% increase from 2024's 1,757 cases.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 use cases, a 105% increase from 2024's 1,757 cases.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Minden, Ont., declares state of emergency after massive flooding | CBC News

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.
Canada news
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
3 days ago

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
5 days ago

NYPD cop's sleeper cell' warning as NYC teen bombers are indicted

Americans in major cities should remain vigilant against potential sleeper cell attacks following recent terror incidents.
#tsa
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
US politics

ICE Agents Deployed To Nation's Swamped Airports To Stand Around And Do Nothing | Defector

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.
US politics
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

ICE Agents Deployed To Nation's Swamped Airports To Stand Around And Do Nothing | Defector

The TSA faces severe staffing shortages due to a government shutdown, leading to long airport security wait times and deployment of ICE agents for assistance.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
16 hours ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
#immigration
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

Trump emphasizes arrests of Somali immigrants and threatens to deploy ICE agents for airport security amid government shutdown.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

Trump emphasizes arrests of Somali immigrants and threatens to deploy ICE agents for airport security amid government shutdown.
#fema
Washington DC
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips, a senior FEMA official, made bizarre claims about teleportation, prompting a humorous response from President Trump.
US news
fromEsquire
3 days ago

FEMA Official Gregg Phillips-the Waffle House Guy-Has Been Saying Even Crazier Stuff Than We Thought

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims bizarre experiences including teleportation and communication with supernatural forces, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips, a senior FEMA official, made bizarre claims about teleportation, prompting a humorous response from President Trump.
US news
fromEsquire
3 days ago

FEMA Official Gregg Phillips-the Waffle House Guy-Has Been Saying Even Crazier Stuff Than We Thought

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims bizarre experiences including teleportation and communication with supernatural forces, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
SF politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons resigns

Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, will leave his position at the end of May after overseeing controversial deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Pentagon announces senior appointments to CIO's office

Five officials appointed to the Pentagon's CIO office to enhance technology management and drive transformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
#nist
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

NIST Prioritizes NVD Enrichment for CVEs in CISA KEV, Critical Software

NIST updates its National Vulnerability Database operations to prioritize enriching critical CVEs due to a surge in submissions.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

NIST Prioritizes NVD Enrichment for CVEs in CISA KEV, Critical Software

NIST updates its National Vulnerability Database operations to prioritize enriching critical CVEs due to a surge in submissions.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
US politics

How to Fix DHS

The core issue with DHS is not leadership changes but systemic problems within the agency itself.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
#malware
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
23 hours ago

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

ZionSiphon is a new malware targeting water treatment plants in Israel, designed to manipulate chlorine levels and pressure in these facilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
23 hours ago

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

ZionSiphon is a new malware targeting water treatment plants in Israel, designed to manipulate chlorine levels and pressure in these facilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
#fbi
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

The Trump administration's first official deportation statistic shows a goal of 1 million deportations for the next year, despite budget cuts.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

ICS Patch Tuesday: 8 Industrial Giants Publish New Security Advisories

Multiple industrial giants have released new ICS security advisories addressing various vulnerabilities since the last Patch Tuesday.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Ancient Excel bug comes out of retirement for active attacks

A 17-year-old critical Excel vulnerability is actively being exploited, prompting CISA to issue a patch deadline for federal agencies.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem advanced to a floor vote despite opposition from Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about her temperament and experience, with the vote splitting largely along party lines.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago
US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
#microsoft
Information security
fromZero Day Initiative
3 days ago

Zero Day Initiative - The April 2026 Security Update Review

Several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products require attention, particularly those related to Office, RDP, Active Directory, and .NET Framework.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Information security
fromZero Day Initiative
3 days ago

Zero Day Initiative - The April 2026 Security Update Review

Several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products require attention, particularly those related to Office, RDP, Active Directory, and .NET Framework.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

'Mythos-Ready' Security: CSA Urges CISOs to Prepare for Accelerated AI Threats

Mythos from Anthropic poses a significant threat by accelerating the timeline between vulnerability detection and exploitation in cybersecurity.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say

This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.
#dhs-shutdown
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

America Is Digitally Fragile - and Our Adversaries Know It

America faces unprecedented vulnerability as critical infrastructure systems are digitally dependent and interconnected, while adversaries possess capabilities to penetrate and pre-position for exploitation before conflict begins.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update

CISA added four actively exploited high-severity vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including Chrome use-after-free, TeamT5 arbitrary upload, Zimbra SSRF, and Windows ActiveX RCE.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir

DHS signed a $1 billion blanket purchasing agreement enabling department-wide purchases of Palantir software, services, and implementation while internal staff tensions over DHS/ICE work persist.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
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