December 6, 2024 at 01:32PM The FCC, led by Jessica Rosenworcel, plans to enforce stricter network security measures for telecom operators following the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks. Proposed rules would require annual cybersecurity reports and compliance with CALEA. The initiative aims to enhance national security and address vulnerabilities exposed by recent breaches affecting telecom infrastructure. ### … Read more
October 1, 2024 at 11:48AM T-Mobile will invest $15.75 million in cybersecurity and pay the same amount to settle an FCC investigation into four data breaches. The settlement resolves the issue and reflects the company’s commitment to rectifying the situation. This decision comes after T-Mobile’s ongoing efforts to address security concerns. Based on the meeting … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 03:31PM The Federal Communications Commission fined AT&T $13 million and ordered it to tighten privacy and security practices following a third-party compromise. The commission extended consumer protections to the cloud and found AT&T responsible for failing to oversee third-party provider Snowflake, which was compromised, exposing sensitive data. AT&T must improve security … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 08:29PM The White House aims to improve internet routing security, particularly the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which currently lacks adequate security features. This vulnerability has led to incidents of route hijacking and poses national security risks. The government plans to accelerate the adoption of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) to … Read more
July 24, 2024 at 08:39AM Telecommunications provider TracFone Wireless has agreed to a $16 million civil penalty to settle investigations into three data breaches involving the compromise of customer information. The breaches, occurring between Jan 2021 and Jan 2023, exploited APIs and led to unauthorized access to customer information. TracFone will implement an information security … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 12:35PM Verizon Communications has settled a $16 million agreement with the FCC over three data breaches at its subsidiary, TracFone Wireless, after its 2021 acquisition. The breaches involved unauthorized access and exposed customer data. As part of the settlement, Verizon must enhance data security measures, including API vulnerability reduction, SIM change … Read more
June 7, 2024 at 08:12AM The FCC announced new reporting requirements to improve internet routing security, focusing on mitigating flaws in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). They propose the largest broadband providers submit quarterly reports on progress. The agency highlights the potential threats of BGP manipulation and proposes implementing security measures using RPKI. Public comments … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 10:50AM The FCC has identified the robocall threat group “Royal Tiger,” led by Prince Jashvantlal Anand, with associates in India, the UK, UAE, and the US. These scams include impersonating banks and government agencies to trick victims. The rise of AI technologies makes fraudulent robocalls more dangerous, leading the FCC to … Read more
May 14, 2024 at 06:54AM The FCC has alerted about a robocall scammer group, Royal Tiger, targeting US consumers in various fraudulent campaigns. The group, led by Prince Jashvantlal Anand and Kaushal Bhavsar, has entities in India, US, UK, and UAE, engaging in illegal robocalls impersonating banks and government agencies. The FCC and FTC have … Read more
May 13, 2024 at 04:51PM The FCC has designated the group ‘Royal Tiger’ as a significant robocall threat actor, operating globally and impersonating government agencies, banks, and utility companies. The group is led by individuals based in various countries and is linked to illegal robocalls in the US. The FCC is taking measures to counter … Read more