Cybersecurity
FCC Names Participants in Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The program will provide $200 million to strengthen cybersecurity systems for schools and libraries.
Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or criminal activity. In today’s technological world, where much of one’s life is stored on digital devices, strong cybersecurity is essential.
Cybersecurity
FCC Adopts Cybersecurity Rules in Wake of Salt Typhoon
The incoming chair dissented from the order.
Cybersecurity
Carr Slams 'Biden FCC' for Last-Minute Vote on Cybersecurity Measure
The vote centered on a controversial cybersecurity proposal introduced just weeks before Rosenworcel’s departure.
Cybersecurity
Washington AG Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach
T-Mobile responded to the lawsuit in a statement to Broadband Breakfast, expressing surprise at the state’s decision to file the suit.
Expert Opinion
Congress Has a Chance to Rid Our Networks of Huawei Once and For All
Armed with the Chinese Communist Party’s monies and resources, they flooded our markets with equipment riddled with vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Rosenworcel Proposes Stronger Cybersecurity Rules After China-Backed Hack
The FCC chairwoman circulated an order mandating cybersecurity measures and an item that would seek comment on further steps.
Cybersecurity
FCC Gets $3.7 Billion in Funding Requests for Cybersecurity Pilot Program
Program has only $200 million to give schools and libraries for cybersecurity.
Election 2024
Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns
Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.
Cybersecurity
OzarksGo Ending Cable TV Service Struck by 'Cyber Incident'
Effort to restore cable TV service will not continue.
Justice Department
Microsoft: Cyber Criminals Aiding Russia, China in Targeting U.S.
Microsoft's report analyzed cyber threats between July 2023 and June 2024.
Wall Street Journal
AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen in Hot Seat After China Cyberattack
Lawmakers want answers from the three companies about alleged Chinese cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Comcast: Data Breach Affected 237,000 Broadband Customers
Breach underscores risk of using third-party vendors
JD Vance
Can Foreign Attackers Change Election Results? Not a Chance, Says Cybersecurity Head
Foreign adversaries will not be able to alter U.S. election results, said Jen Easterly, director of cybersecurity agency.
Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike Executive Apologizes to Congress for July Global Tech Outage
'We’re deeply sorry and we are determined to prevent this from ever happening again,' CrowdStrike official told Congress.
Cybersecurity
'Offshore Actor' Caused Cyberattack on Seattle Public Library
Public library probe has ruled out foreign states or terrorist groups.
FCC
ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules
The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.
