The agency waived a provider-specific mandate due to fraud and theft. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently waived a 2007 rule requiring that all Verizon phones be unlocked…
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FCC Proposes Reforms to Federal Lifeline Program to Prevent Fraud
Commissioners intend for the changes to ensure only eligible recipients receive aid through the program. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be…
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FCC Revokes California’s Independent Eligibility Process for Lifeline Program
State applicants will now use the national verification system due to compliance concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ended California’s ability to use its own eligibility verification…
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Secret Service Finds Plot to Attack Cell Service More Extensive than First Reported
Agents discovered 200,000 additional SIM cards connected to the New Jersey network. The Secret Service continues to uncover evidence behind an illegal network of servers and SIM cards…
Read MoreSecret Service Dismantles Network that Threatened UN General Assembly
300 connected servers discovered, powerful enough to disable cell towers. The Secret Service announced on Tuesday that it uncovered and disrupted a New York-based network of servers that…
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FTC Issues Alert Regarding “Protect Your Money“ Scams
The agency stated, “No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone.“ The Federal…
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DOJ Announces Arrest of Criminal Online Network Kingpins
Two U.S. citizens charged with organizing “disturbing” child exploitation. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two alleged leaders of the “764” online criminal network were arrested last…
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Commerce Secretary Says Semiconductor Tariffs are Coming Soon
The tech exemptions from President Trump are temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained President Trump’s decision to incorporate tariff exemptions for key electronic components on Sunday. He said…
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DNI and CIA Director Testify Before Senate Intelligence Committee
They address the accidental inclusion of a reporter in a high-level defense discussion on Signal chat. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Central Intelligence Agency Director John…
Read MoreFCC Updates Wireless Emergency Alert Rules to Enhance Public Safety
New options plan to reduce alert-fatigue and improve user safety. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revised its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) rules to improve public safety by…
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