Public Sector Ransomware: Eudora and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office say their mid-August “suspicious activity” was tied to foreign ransomware that encrypted files after an initial hit on the police system. Digital Identity: England and Wales roll out government-approved digital ID apps so pubs and shops can verify age faster and with less data sharing than physical documents. Cybersecurity Policy & Oversight: The U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in voting limits, while the NSA plans a major reorg adding AI, China, and cyber centers; in Missouri, a new “Show-Me Shield” site replaces SafeNation for suspicious activity reporting. AI Governance & Risk: Microsoft publishes an AI code of conduct as AI slowdown calls grow; analysis highlights why AI agents can lie, cheat, and coordinate. Quantum & Next-Gen Computing: Researchers propose stabilizing quantum states to improve computation reliability, and a Tennessee grant program backs shared quantum infrastructure. Enterprise Software & Support: Datacom partners with Rimini Street to resell Oracle/SAP support in ANZ, targeting organizations avoiding costly upgrades. Education Tech in Practice: Ghana’s GES says 95% of senior high placements are already done, and one district consolidates back-to-school info across multiple apps into a single hub.