Trump's FCC: Internet Providers Can Monitor Their Own Cybersecurity Standards
20 hours ago
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- FCC voted 2-1 to reverse cybersecurity rules requiring ISPs and carriers to certify annual risk management plans.
- The original rules were a response to the Salt Typhoon cyberattack by Chinese hackers, which compromised major US providers like AT&T and Verizon.
- Critics argue the rollback leaves networks vulnerable, with no plan to address gaps like credential reuse and lack of multi-factor authentication.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr claims providers have improved cybersecurity post-Salt Typhoon, calling the rules unnecessary.
- Telecom companies lobbied for the reversal, arguing the rules undermined long-standing industry-government collaboration.
- Experts warn individuals must now take extra steps to protect themselves, including using strong passwords, MFA, VPNs, and monitoring financial accounts.