Republican Attorneys General Challenge FCC's Universal Service Fund in Supreme Court
Fifteen Republican state attorneys general are pushing the Supreme Court to declare the FCC's $8 billion Universal Service Fund unconstitutional. The program, which provides broadband subsidies to low-income households and schools, faces opposition despite bipartisan support and warnings from industry experts.
AT&T Data Breach Targeted Phone Records of Trump Family and Top Politicians
A massive AT&T data breach exposed call and text metadata of prominent political figures, including Trump family members and Vice President Kamala Harris. Hackers planned to monetize the stolen information through a searchable database tool, raising serious national security concerns.
White House Unveils Cyber Trust Mark: A New Security Standard for Smart Devices
The U.S. government introduces a voluntary cybersecurity certification program for IoT devices, similar to EnergyStar, with major retailers already on board. The initiative aims to help consumers identify smart devices meeting federal security standards, with certified products expected to hit shelves by late 2024.
Court Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules in Major Blow to Biden's Internet Policy
A federal appeals court has struck down the FCC's authority to classify broadband as a telecommunications service, effectively nullifying net neutrality regulations. The ruling marks a significant setback for the Biden administration's internet policy and reignites the long-running debate over internet service regulation.