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TechCrunch Apr 23, 2026 at 19:33 Startups Rising Hot

Trump’s pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out

Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leadership.

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Apr 23, 2026 at 19:33 TechCrunch

Trump’s pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out

Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leaders...

Apr 23, 2026 at 15:59 Hacker News

French government agency confirms breach as hacker offers to sell data

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