Ghosting the Cybersecurity Scene: The Unexpected Consequences of a Government Shutdown

Ghosting isn’t just for bad dates anymore. Uncle Sam may be prepping to ghost the cybersecurity world. If a government shutdown occurs, around 80% of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency could be furloughed. That’s a national security crisis in the making – it’s the Government Shutdown Cyber Threats that no amount of chocolates or flowers can fix.

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So, you thought ghosting was only a dating problem? Well, think again! The US government might be ghosting the cybersecurity world, leaving it vulnerable to all the cyber Casanovas out there. And, no, chocolates and flowers won't make this any better. If the government shuts down, over 80% of CISA's workforce could be furloughed, reducing the number of cyber guardians watching over our cyber kingdom. It's like leaving your house with the front door wide open and a sign saying, "I'm not home, feel free to take whatever you like."

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