US Telecoms Brace for Stricter Security Measures Amidst Ongoing Hacks

US Telecoms Brace for Stricter Security Measures Amidst Ongoing Hacks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a significant regulatory overhaul that could drastically change the cybersecurity landscape for US telecom companies. This move comes in response to a series of high-profile cyberattacks, most notably the ongoing infiltration of US telecom networks by the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon. The Growing Threat Landscape Recent cyberattacks have underscored the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the telecom industry. The Salt Typhoon hacking group, believed to be linked to the Chinese government, has successfully breached multiple US telecom providers, potentially granting them access to sensitive communications. This alarming development has raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the potential for widespread data breaches. The FCC's Proposed Rule: A Game-Changer To address these growing threats, the FCC has proposed a new rule that would impose stringent security requirements on telecom …