The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is implementing rules to safeguard consumers against SIM-swapping and port-out scams. The rules require wireless providers to implement secure customer authentication methods and notify customers of SIM changes. The rules are in response to the growing threat of these scams, which allow malicious actors to infiltrate networks and hijack accounts. The FCC is also investigating the impact of AI on robocalls and robotexts.
Update on cyber attack after hospitals declare ‘major incident’
A cyber attack on the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust led to the trust declaring a “major incident”, affecting all its hospitals. Appointments
