The Rhysida ransomware group claims it breached the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, demanding 10 BTC after disrupting education and administrative systems.

Governor Reggie Wassana confirmed refusal to negotiate.

Rhysida has a history of targeting public-sector networks, including state and municipal infrastructure.

Technical considerations:
• Initial access vector? Phishing vs exposed RDP?
• Backup segmentation and immutability
• Insurance-driven IR workflows
• Data exfiltration + double extortion tactics
• Public-sector attack surface mapping
Should smaller governments move toward managed detection and response (MDR) as a baseline requirement?

Source: https://therecord.media/cheyenne-arapaho-ransomware-rhysida

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The SIV breach in France demonstrates how credential compromise can cascade into systemic fraud when identity controls are weak.

Single-factor authentication, lack of anomaly detection, and broad trust in professional accounts enabled mass abuse.

The fallout now raises difficult questions about shared responsibility between system operators and users.

Source: https://www.generation-nt.com/actualites/fraude-carte-grise-piratage-siv-garagistes-arnaque-securite-immatriculation-2070392

💬 What security baseline should be mandatory for government portals?

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France’s Health Data Hub migration highlights the growing intersection of cybersecurity, jurisdiction, and public-sector risk management.

By requiring SecNumCloud certification, the government is prioritizing legal immunity, supply-chain trust, and national control over hyperscale convenience. This decision may influence how other countries approach cloud hosting for critical data.

Source: https://www.generation-nt.com/actualites/donnees-sante-health-data-hub-microsoft-souverainete-numerique-secnumcloud-2070377

💬 Is sovereignty now a core security control?
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During the Trump administration, sensitive but unclassified CISA contracting documents were uploaded into a public AI platform by the agency’s acting director, triggering security alerts and a DHS-level assessment.

While no classified data was involved, the case highlights governance risks tied to AI exceptions, access controls, and data handling in high-security environments.

Source: https://www.technadu.com/cisa-acting-directors-chatgpt-uploads-again-draw-internal-anonymous-claims-as-dhs-pushes-to-clarify/619314/

What practical guardrails should govern AI usage in public-sector security roles?

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The Main-Tauber Transport Company (VGMT) in Germany has reported a cyberattack resulting in encrypted internal IT systems.

Key points:
• Independent IT network limited lateral spread
• Public transport services remain operational
• Incident response involved state cybersecurity authorities
• Data exposure still under investigation

The case reflects a growing pattern of targeted attacks on local transport and municipal entities, emphasizing the importance of segmentation and incident response readiness.

What security controls do you see as most critical for transport operators today?

Source: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/badenwuerttemberg/swr-cyberangriff-hacker-legen-verkehrsgesellschaft-main-tauber-lahm-100.html

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Anchorage Police Department shut down specific servers and disabled vendor access after being notified that a third-party service provider was targeted in a cyber incident.

The department reports:
• No evidence of compromise to internal systems
• Proactive isolation and data removal measures
• Ongoing third-party investigation

This incident reinforces the importance of third-party risk visibility, contractual security controls, and rapid containment - even when direct impact is not confirmed.

How do you approach precautionary response when vendor exposure is suspected but unverified?

Source: https://dysruptionhub.com/anchorage-police-cyber-incident-alaska/

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The UK government has admitted systemic weaknesses in its cyber resilience framework and unveiled a new Government Cyber Action Plan.

The strategy moves toward mandatory cybersecurity requirements, centralized accountability, and direct action on legacy IT and supply chain risk - signaling a fundamental shift in public sector cyber governance.

Details:
https://www.technadu.com/uk-government-admits-flaws-in-cyber-resilience-strategy-overhauls-cyber-policy-with-new-action-plan/617776/

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Leduc County confirmed a Christmas Day ransomware attack that disrupted email and online permitting systems. Incident response and forensic investigation are ongoing.

https://www.technadu.com/leduc-county-confirms-ransomware-attack-disrupting-municipal-operations-on-christmas-day/617521/

Are holiday periods becoming prime ransomware windows?

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Recent reporting alleges multiple data exposures across Mexican government systems, affecting a broad range of public institutions.

If confirmed, the situation illustrates recurring challenges in public-sector security architecture, data segregation, and incident response coordination.

From an InfoSec perspective, this reinforces the need for layered defenses, regular audits, and breach containment planning.

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Source: https://x.com/ivillasenor/status/2006058579703521737

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CNIL’s €1.7M fine against Nexpublica highlights recurring challenges in public-sector application security and GDPR Article 32 compliance.

The case emphasizes risk-based security obligations, audit follow-through, and the expectation that professional software providers proactively address known weaknesses—especially when processing sensitive health and disability data.

Would welcome practitioner insights on improving assurance models and accountability in public-sector software supply chains.

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Source: https://cyberinsider.com/france-fines-nexpublica-e1-7m-for-failure-to-secure-sensitive-data/

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A Washington county library system has disclosed a ransomware-related incident affecting data associated with over 340,000 individuals.

The case highlights recurring challenges faced by public libraries, including limited security budgets, high service availability expectations, and increasing attacker interest in public infrastructure.

From a security governance standpoint, what controls and funding models are most realistic for library systems?

Source: https://therecord.media/over-340000-impacted-washington-state-library-hack

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CISA layoffs could weaken U.S. civilian cyber defense — when resources shrink, resilience follows. Strategy needs people behind the firewalls. 🛡️🇺🇸 #CyberDefense #PublicSectorSecurity

https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-layoffs-weaken-civilian-cyber-defense

Zurich urges governments to measure cyber resilience — not just maturity. Because what gets measured gets improved, especially in a digital crisis. 📊🏛️ #ResilienceMetrics #PublicSectorSecurity

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/09/zurich-governments-cyber-resilience-metrics/

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Over two million records compromised in a breach of an agency once deemed secure since 2010. How did what seemed like an impenetrable vault fall so hard? Explore the wake-up call for UK cybersecurity.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/uk-legal-aid-agency-data-breach-a-wake-up-call-for-cybersecurity/

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