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Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 1, 2025

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🚨ALERT – Hackers infiltrate hundreds of U.S. government Cisco firewalls 👉Why it matters – Threat actors exploited vulnerabilities in Cisco firewall systems to gain persistent access to U.S. federal networks, potentially spying on or rerouting sensitive traffic.   📣Call to Action – If you or your provider uses enterprise-level networking gear (especially Cisco), demand updates and audits. For home users, make sure your router/firewall firmware is current, and segment smart‑devices away from sensitive systems. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – MS‑ISAC loses federal support, cutting key cyber defense network 👉Why it matters – The Multi‑State Information Sharing & Analysis Center, vital for helping local governments detect and respond to cyber threats, lost federal funding as of today.  📣Call to Action – Ask your city or county whether they are transitioning to alternative cybersecurity arrangements. For yourself, check that essential services (utilities, hospitals) in...