FCC approves cybersecurity label for consumer devices

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to provide consumers with a better understanding of the security of their Internet of Things devices.

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New Hampshire voters sue operative, companies behind Biden AI robocall

The complaint argues that the calls were an illegal attempt at voter suppression under the Voting Rights Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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FCC Updated Data Breach Notification Rules Go into Effect Despite Challenges

Hunton Andrews Kurth writes that on March 13, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission’s updates to the FCC data breach notification rules (the “Rules”) went into effect despite legal challenges. The rules were adopted in December 2023 pursuant to a… Continue reading FCC Updated Data Breach Notification Rules Go into Effect Despite Challenges

Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages

A new phishing campaign is using fake Okta single sign-on (SSO) pages for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and for various cryptocurrency platforms to target users and employees, Lookout researchers have discovered. The phishing campaign By … Continue reading Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages

CryptoChameleon Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Users and FCC Employees

By Deeba Ahmed
Lookout urges crypto users to be on the lookout of the new and tricky phishing campaign.
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AI-generated voices in robocalls now illegal

The FCC has revealed the unanimous adoption of a Declaratory Ruling that recognizes calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The ruling, which takes effect immediately, makes voice cloning… Continue reading AI-generated voices in robocalls now illegal

FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping

Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals.
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Hackaday Links: September 3, 2023

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Right-to-repair has been a hot-button topic lately, with everyone from consumers to farmers pretty much united behind the idea that owning an item should come with a plausible path to …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: September 3, 2023