Trump-Era FCC Reversal Sparks New Fears Over Telecom Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
In one of the most consequential regulatory decisions affecting U.S. cybersecurity in years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted along party lines to eliminate federal rules requiring telecommunications companies to maintain minimum cybersecurity standards. The rollback—passed through a 2–1 vote by commissioners appointed during Donald Trump’s administration—has triggered a firestorm of criticism from cybersecurity experts, lawmakers, and national-security analysts who warn that the decision will leave already-vulnerable American telecom networks exposed to sophisticated foreign attacks. This dramatic reversal arrives at a moment when the United States is still grappling with the fallout of Salt Typhoon—a China-backed hacking campaign that … Read more