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RT @BrendanCarrFCC: Chris and his telecom crew worked 24/7 in the wake of Hurricane Helene to restore service, including here in the hard h….
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RT @BrendanCarrFCC: As Hurricane Helene swept across western North Carolina, Jessica and her team of 911 operators in Rutherford County ans….
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This Identity Theft Awareness Week, watch out for Green Mirage Scams - mortgage scams targeting your personal information and money. Learn more about the scam and see tips to avoid falling victim. #IDTheftWeek .
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We are taking steps to modernize rules to advance air mobility systems, part of the aviation industry that uses crewed and uncrewed aircraft - including drones - for easier transportation of people and cargo.
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Advanced air mobility systems can aid during a crisis by delivering personnel & supplies to hard-to-reach areas, inspecting infrastructure in disasters, & helping first responders with search-and-rescue operations.
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Today we took action to require telecom carriers to secure their networks and proposed swift steps to strengthen U.S. communications from future cyberattacks.
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Following recent reports involving an intrusion by foreign actors into U.S. communications networks, we are working to safeguard the nation’s communications systems from real and present cybersecurity threats.
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"We now have a choice to make. We can turn the other way and hope this threat goes away. But hope is not a plan. ". "The time to take this action is now. We do not have the luxury of waiting,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel.
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707 participants were selected for our Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, a-3 year pilot program to explore use of universal service funds to improve school and library defenses against cyberattacks.
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“Making sure our students have access to all the opportunities of the digital world has been a cornerstone of my time at the Commission. It is also vitally important that this access is cybersecure,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel.
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Today we presented four panels:. Expanding Connectivity and Access to Modern-Day Communications. Making Communications More Just for More People in More Places. National Security, Public Safety, and Protecting Consumers. Focused on the Future of Communications.
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Watch all of these panels highlighting our work expanding and fortifying communications here:.
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The January Open Meeting will be held today starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. Tune in to watch it live:.
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Be wary of spoofed mortgage relief calls. A deceptive and fraudulent calling campaign is targeting homeowners in all 50 states, costing homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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If you have received a possible scam robocall or call using a spoofed telephone number:.⚠️Do not share any personal or financial information. ⚠️If you’re not sure, hang up and call the institution using their publicly available, legitimate phone number.
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