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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts

In an interview with TechCrunch, the top cybersecurity official in New York, John Gillies, criticized the Trump administration's budget cuts to cybersecurity initiatives. Gillies warned that these cuts will increase the government's vulnerability to cyberattacks and place a greater burden on states to bolster their own cybersecurity measures. Gillies stated that the federal government's reduction in funding for cybersecurity programs will make it more challenging for states to protect their critical infrastructure and data from cyber threats. He emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach between the federal government and state-level agencies to effectively address the growing cyber risks. The article highlights the concerns raised by Gillies regarding the potential consequences of the Trump administration's decision to scale back funding for cybersecurity efforts. It underscores the need for a comprehensive and well-funded national approach to safeguarding against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived

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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts

In an interview with TechCrunch, the top cybersecurity official in New York, John Gillies, criticized the Trump administration's budget cuts to cybersecurity initiatives. Gillies warned that these cuts will increase the…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredAug 14, 2025

Title: Breach of US Courts Records System Discovered The article reports on a cybersecurity breach affecting the US Courts records system, which came to light over a month after the attack was discovered. However, the details about what…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 12, 2025

The article discusses the Black Trans Travel Fund, a US organization that has donated over $730,000 since 2019 to help transgender women around the world travel safely and cover housing and medical costs. The fund was particularly helpful…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 11, 2025

A federal judge in New York has blocked the release of sealed grand jury materials in the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration had requested the release of these…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 8, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding the $454 million civil fraud case she won against former President Donald Trump. The case was filed before Trump's election…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 1, 2025

Here is a 167-word summary of the news article: The revocation of a job offer to a cybersecurity expert at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point highlights the intense pressure facing American cyber officials. The job offer was rescinded…

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T2 · Outlet reportTechCrunchJul 28, 2025

In an interview with TechCrunch, the top cybersecurity official in New York, John Gillies, criticized the Trump administration's budget cuts to cybersecurity initiatives. Gillies warned that these cuts will increase the government's…

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