FCC Fortifies Telecom Rules to Combat Robocalling and Cyber Threats

The FCC is cracking down on telecom companies that aren't doing enough to stop robocalling and cyber threats, with Chair Brendan Carr slamming those who do the bare minimum to verify callers as complicit in illegal schemes. New rules aim to tighten verification and supply-chain security to protect US phone networks.

https://osintsights.com/fcc-fortifies-telecom-rules-to-combat-robocalling-and-cyber-threats?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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PTA warns SIM owners over liability for misuse

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To combat rising cyber fraud, the government will disable call forwarding via USSD from April 15.

The Department of Telecommunications has directed all telecom companies to cease this feature and devise alternative solutions for call forwarding.

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