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CISA Workers Recalled Despite Shutdown

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Congressional Funding Standoff Still Unresolved The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has told furloughed workers to report to work despite an ongoing funding lapse. U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials in rece

Analysis

Congressional Funding Standoff Still Unresolved The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has told furloughed workers to report to work despite an ongoing funding lapse. U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials in recent days directed all furloughed personnel return to work on their next scheduled shift, amid increasing concerns from cybersecurity analysts.

Indicators of Compromise (2)

URL (1)
https://ismg-cdn.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/articles/cisa-workers-recalled-despite-shutdown-image_small-4-a-31420.jpg
Domain (1)
ismg-cdn.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com
Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on Apr 15, 2026.

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