GovernmentPolicy

Border and Immigration Agents to Receive Pay During Government Shutdown While Other Federal Workers Face Financial Strain

The Trump administration has reportedly promised payment to tens of thousands of border and immigration agents during the ongoing government shutdown. While these specific law enforcement personnel will receive compensation, hundreds of thousands of other federal workers continue to work without pay.

Select Federal Law Enforcement to Receive Pay During Shutdown

The Trump administration has reportedly arranged for tens of thousands of federal immigration and border agents to be paid during the ongoing government shutdown, according to internal communications reviewed by Reuters. The decision affects personnel implementing key immigration enforcement priorities while other federal workers face financial uncertainty.

CybersecurityTechnology

Ransomware Ecosystem Diversifies as Active Groups Hit Record Levels, Analysis Reveals

The ransomware threat landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the number of active groups reaches unprecedented levels. According to new research, while overall attack volume has stabilized, the diversity of threat actors has created new challenges for cybersecurity defenders across industries.

Ransomware Groups Multiply Despite Stabilized Attack Activity

The ransomware ecosystem continues to evolve with a record number of active groups operating worldwide, according to reports from cybersecurity researchers. GuidePoint Security’s recently released Q3 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report indicates that while the total number of known attacks has stabilized, the threat actor landscape has become increasingly fragmented.