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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Finally something in DC where I can contribute meaningfully to the conversation

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

At Washington Post’s AI Edge Summit, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross refers to AI as “Super Intelligence.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In a lengthy email sent to me, ShinyHunters now claims it never intended to publish the FBI data it says it stole, calling the episode a “marketing campaign.” The group previously gave the FBI one week to change or remove an advisory about it. I’ve asked FBI for comment.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"GPT-6 Astra often asked for permission to perform unsanctioned actions on out-of-scope targets." From UK's AI Security Institute report out today: www.aisi.gov.uk/blog/gpt-6-a...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

DOJ says “hundreds of thousands” of X users were targeted in password recovery emails and is investigating the “sophisticated” criminal hackers believed to have pulled it off. x.com/i/trending/2...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Current + former officials see at least a 10% chance humans lose control of AI in the next decade, per a survey released today. Many people in the study serve or have served in DOD, White House, intelligence community and other government agencies: www.nextgov.com/artificial-i...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Excited to moderate this discussion at Black Hat about the evolution of the CVE program with officials from CISA and the EU's cyber agency. For those in Vegas this week, I hope to see you there! blackhat.com/us-26/featur...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Jay Clayton has been sworn in as Trump’s second permanent spy chief, per readout from ODNI.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Lots of declassified document releases tonight with this POTUS speech. I'm not seeing anything specific on China manipulating votes, though this stood out from an unclass Aug 2020 NIC assessment:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Warner out with statement on the breach: “The information in HSIN, while not classified, is highly sensitive, and its exposure risks national security. DHS and DOJ must thoroughly investigate…”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

And there it is, sweeping directives for the FBI/Quantum Information Science and Technology Counterintelligence Protection Team: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Leadership changes would be in CISA units including its Infrastructure Security Division and National Risk Management Center:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Honored to be recognized at The Echo Awards yesterday as the 2026 Best Investigative Journalist, alongside my colleague Ross Wilkers, recognized for his great work covering government contracting.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

As expected, House FISA 702 extension vote fails, increasing likelihood of a statutory lapse for the key surveillance authority.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

POTUS says Pulte will take over as acting DNI beginning June 19. Gabbard was originally supposed to leave her post at the end of this month.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

POTUS says Pulte will take over as acting DNI beginning June 19. Gabbard was originally supposed to leave her post at the end of this month.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

As one former senior national security official told me earlier:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Per a Wyden Dear Colleague letter I obtained: "If anyone doubted that Trump wants to abuse spy powers ... he just named Bill Pulte – who is well known for leading bogus mortgage fraud investigations into Democrats who criticize Trump – as Acting DNI."

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Himes, top Dem on House Intel, reacting to acting DNI Pulte appointment: "His brief career in public service has shown only that he is willing to abuse his office to attack Donald Trump’s political enemies."

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

POTUS says he is appointing FHFA director Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, who has a private equity background and doesn't have intelligence community experience, helped lead last year's mortgage fraud efforts: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Woah! Canvas parent company Instructure says it “reached an agreement with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident.” Sounds like a ransom was paid: www.instructure.com/incident_upd...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

One former federal contractor affected in the breach, who requested anonymity to speak candidly, reflected that personally identifying information exposed in the hack used to be viewed as the “most detrimental thing to all of us.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

GOP Sen. Rand Paul, who is pushing for significant FISA 702 reforms, has sent this letter to colleagues telling them that "not much would change as the United States would still be able to use its full might to defend itself" should the surveillance power lapse today.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Ramirez out with a statement on her appointment:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The FISA fun continues with the House approving a clean extension of ... ten days. Who could've seen this coming?

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

For cyber policy followers, Swalwell’s exit means that the House Homeland cybersecurity subcommittee will lose its leading Democrat. He has served as ranking member of the cyber panel since early 2023. x.com/repswalwell/...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee applauds Project Glasswing: “As AI dramatically accelerates the discovery of new vulnerabilities, I hope industry will correspondingly accelerate and reprioritize patching.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

FBI statement also confirms some details:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

President's FY27 budget request drops around $700 million from CISA

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

At RSAC Conference, it was a privilege to moderate this panel on the future of the CVE program. Coverage of the discussion here —> www.nextgov.com/cybersecurit...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

POTUS publicly weighs in on FISA 702, pushing for a clean 18-month extension and keeping reforms in place adopted in 2024. In his TS post, he also says: “The fact is, whether you like it or not, it is extremely important to our military.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In the 2026 report, one mention of "influence operations" is tied to Russia.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Even in last year's assessment, Moscow gets a big mention in this area, and Beijing as well -> www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/d...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Expected DC weather impacts postpone House Intel worldwide threats hearing to Thursday. That means the first WWT discussion will now be on the Senate side this Wednesday: www.intelligence.senate.gov/2026/03/10/o...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Stryker in an 8K filing says it believes the hack is "contained" but is expected to continue causing "disruptions and limitations of access" to certain company info systems and applications supporting parts of the company's operations and functions. www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Senate invokes first procedural step for NSA and Cyber Command nominee Josh Rudd. Recall Sen. Wyden plans to hold the nomination. A hold cannot stop a nomination outright but can delay votes. www.nextgov.com/people/2026/...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

House Homeland Chair Garbarino's statement on Noem's DHS departure:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

POTUS: Sen. Markwayne Mullin is new DHS secretary effective March 31. Kristi Noem out and being moved to new Western Hemisphere “security initiative” In typical procedures, if Mullin is a permanent replacement, then he’d have to be Senate-confirmed.

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

UPDATE - Statement per DOD: “The command did not issue messages to US service members to turn off location services on their electronic devices and did not issue messages that applications had been compromised.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Garbarino on Iran cyber risks: “As these threats grow, CISA needs long-term funding … and a Senate-confirmed director. Any further delays will continue to put our security at risk in and out of cyberspace.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Thrilled to be moderating at RSAC Conference next month! Our panel, The CVE Program's Past, Present, and Future, is scheduled the morning of Thurs. March 26: path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This reminds of a similar development I reported about Salt Typhoon last year --> www.nextgov.com/cybersecurit...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

JES here --> www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Minibus text extends key cyber programs like CISA 2015 and S+L grant program to Sept. 30 of this year: docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Rudd's opening statement: "For decades I have had the opportunity to be a leader, consumer, enabler, generator, and integrator of the intelligence and operational capabilities of the NSA and Cyber Command."

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Statement from Chairman of House Intelligence Committee calls on Venezuelan people “to reclaim their freedom.”

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Notable tidbits from Rep. Garbarino’s McCrary visit today: - Told me he’s disappointed Senate hasn’t approved Sean Plankey to lead CISA - Said 10-year extension of 2015 cyber info-sharing law might not be possible - Questioned recent FCC vote to reverse telecom security rules

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Garbarino statement:

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David DiMolfetta @ddimolfetta.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

NEW: CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes --> I spoke to students about their experience being admitted to the scholarship program, only to learn that they are stuck with no federal cyber job and now risk incurring more debt: www.nextgov.com/cybersecurit...

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