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The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bomb
Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government...
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Branch Sale of the Year: Deals on Office Chairs, Standing Desks, and Home Office Gear
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Welcome to Big Tech's ‘Age of Extraction’
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Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
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