FCC to telecoms: Secure your networks from hacks like China’s Salt Typhoon – Go Health Pro

FCC to telecoms: Secure your networks from hacks like China’s Salt Typhoon – Go Health Pro

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Dec. 5 responded to recent reports that the Chinese group Salt Typhoon infiltrated at least eight U.S. telecom companies by proposing that carriers create, update and implement cybersecurity risk management plans annually to the FCC, or face stiff penalties. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency had this authority … Read more

Bevy of smart doorbell bugs earn Ekon an FCC penalty for negligence – Go Health Pro

Bevy of smart doorbell bugs earn Ekon an FCC penalty for negligence – Go Health Pro

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a $734,872 penalty against a smart doorbell manufacturer that was anything but. According to a decision from the US communications watchdog, Hong Kong based doorbell vendor Eken failed to disclose a number of security vulnerabilities that placed homeowners in danger. Investigators found that the hardware used for Eken … Read more

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