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CISA Furloughs 60% Staff Amid Rising Cyber Threats

4/2/2026

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  • The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) furloughed 60% of its workforce after 45 days without funding, hindering vulnerability assessments.
  • Experts warn this funding gap endangers critical infrastructure amid rising Iranian cyber threats.
  • Pro-Iranian hackers have claimed responsibility for attacks, including infiltrating FBI Director Kash Patel's email.
  • The attacks, including targeting U.S. medical companies, heighten urgency for robust cybersecurity as funding debates continue.