Microsoft details GigaWiper, a destructive Windows backdoor that can wipe disks, encrypt files and give attackers remote access to compromised systems globally.

Bernice Russell-Bond, the North Carolina CISO, said she’s looking for the most impactful cyber tools while also maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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The initiative, first teased in April, has garnered nationwide interest — DoD said it received more than 70,000 inquiries from prospective candidates.

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Greg Barbaccia has been the federal CIO since January 2025 and has focused on empowering agency CIOs and modernizing IT processes.

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