In a move critics call a “data land grab,” the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is building a centralized IRS mega API that could give government contractors and federal agencies sweeping access to nearly every American’s taxpayer records. Spearheaded by Elon…
When seconds matter, coordination is everything, and splitting NSA and Cyber Command could shatter America’s fastest line of cyber defense. The debate around the NSA Cyber Command dual-hat leadership has moved from theoretical policy discussions to urgent national security questions. As…
In April 2025, the U.S. quietly disbanded the very team that fined Binance $4.3 billion for money laundering. What happens now? The Department of Justice’s abrupt decision to eliminate its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) may seem procedural—but the consequences are…
In the wake of the April 2025 U.S. tariff hike on Chinese imports, a new surge of cyberattacks swept across America’s digital infrastructure. Chinese state-sponsored hackers quickly infiltrated telecom networks, energy grids, and sensitive government systems. These weren’t isolated incidents—they were…
What happens when the very agency tasked with protecting America’s digital infrastructure is gutted from within? In 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing an unprecedented crisis. Proposed CISA budget cuts could eliminate nearly 1,300 positions—almost 40% of…
It could start like a thousand other videos: shaky footage, a podium, the seal of a world leader. But within minutes, the internet would explode. Millions would watch a clip of a president declaring war—only it’s not real. It’s a deepfake,…
The modern home is smarter than ever. Voice assistants respond instantly, thermostats adjust automatically, and even your refrigerator can detect when you’re out of oat milk. But beneath this convenience lies a massive vulnerability. In 2025, smart home devices are not…
When people hear “supply chain cybersecurity,” they usually picture container ships or warehouse hacks. But that’s not what this post is about. This is the digital supply chain: the behind-the-scenes web of software vendors, IT tools, and service providers that power…
Encrypted messaging plays a vital role in safeguarding private communication. But when government officials use these tools without proper oversight, the consequences can be serious. Signalgate—an accidental disclosure of classified military plans—revealed how encrypted messaging can contribute to national security failures…
The U.S. just dismantled a foundational element of its cybersecurity coordination strategy—and hardly anyone noticed. In February 2025, Executive Order 14217 was signed into law, ordering the elimination of multiple federal advisory bodies as part of a broad restructuring of government…
