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FBI: Chinese State Hackers Breached U.S. Telecom Providers
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<blockquote data-quote="Victor M" data-source="post: 1110992" data-attributes="member: 96560"><p>So I asked a further question: </p><p>==================================================================================</p><p></p><p>What are the chances that the FCC and California and New York to file charges against these telecoms?</p><p></p><h4>ChatGPT said:</h4><h3><strong>Federal Communications Commission (FCC)</strong></h3><h4><strong>Chances of FCC Action</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Moderate to High</strong>if:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The breach involved violations of the <strong>Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)</strong> rules under the Communications Act of 1934.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There was evidence of inadequate security measures or failure to report the breach promptly.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Examples of Past FCC Enforcement</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In 2015, the FCC fined AT&T $25 million for a data breach affecting 280,000 customers.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Verizon and other telecoms have faced smaller fines for failing to protect customer data.</li> </ul></li> </ul><h4><strong>Considerations</strong>:</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If the breach compromises sensitive communications infrastructure or national security, the FCC is more likely to pursue action.</li> </ul><hr /><h3><strong>California (via CCPA/CPRA Enforcement)</strong></h3><h4><strong>Chances of California Action</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>High</strong>if:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The telecom handles California residents' data and failed to:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Implement reasonable security measures.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Notify affected consumers within the required timeframe.</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Examples of Enforcement</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The California Attorney General has previously fined companies under the CCPA for failure to protect consumer data.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <strong>California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)</strong>, created under the CPRA, actively enforces data security and breach notification requirements.</li> </ul></li> </ul><h4><strong>Considerations</strong>:</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">California’s aggressive stance on data privacy makes enforcement actions against telecoms with major breaches a significant possibility.</li> </ul><hr /><h3><strong>New York (via 23 NYCRR 500)</strong></h3><h4><strong>Chances of New York Action</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Moderate</strong>if:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The telecom operates in New York and interacts with financial institutions or critical infrastructure, which would require compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Examples of Enforcement</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) filed charges against a company for cybersecurity violations that compromised sensitive customer data.</li> </ul></li> </ul><h4><strong>Considerations</strong>:</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">New York enforces cybersecurity standards more rigorously on financial entities, but telecoms could also face scrutiny if negligence is demonstrated.</li> </ul><hr /><h3><strong>Key Factors Influencing Enforcement</strong></h3> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Severity of the Breach</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Breaches exposing sensitive consumer data or threatening critical infrastructure are more likely to trigger enforcement actions.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Evidence of Negligence</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If telecoms failed to implement reasonable security measures, penalties are more likely.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Consumer Complaints</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Public outrage or a large volume of complaints can pressure agencies to act.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>National Security Implications</strong>:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Breaches linked to foreign espionage (e.g., Chinese hacking campaigns) may increase the likelihood of action, especially from federal regulators.</li> </ul></li> </ol><hr /><h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The FCC and California are more likely to take action compared to New York due to their historical enforcement patterns and broad consumer protection mandates.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">California’s CPRA provides robust tools for holding companies accountable, making action against a telecom with a significant breach probable.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">New York’s enforcement would hinge on whether the telecom is subject to its cybersecurity regulations.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Victor M, post: 1110992, member: 96560"] So I asked a further question: ================================================================================== What are the chances that the FCC and California and New York to file charges against these telecoms? [HEADING=3]ChatGPT said:[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][B]Federal Communications Commission (FCC)[/B][/HEADING] [HEADING=3][B]Chances of FCC Action[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Moderate to High[/B]if: [LIST] [*]The breach involved violations of the [B]Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)[/B] rules under the Communications Act of 1934. [*]There was evidence of inadequate security measures or failure to report the breach promptly. [/LIST] [*][B]Examples of Past FCC Enforcement[/B]: [LIST] [*]In 2015, the FCC fined AT&T $25 million for a data breach affecting 280,000 customers. [*]Verizon and other telecoms have faced smaller fines for failing to protect customer data. [/LIST] [/LIST] [HEADING=3][B]Considerations[/B]:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]If the breach compromises sensitive communications infrastructure or national security, the FCC is more likely to pursue action. [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]California (via CCPA/CPRA Enforcement)[/B][/HEADING] [HEADING=3][B]Chances of California Action[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]High[/B]if: [LIST] [*]The telecom handles California residents' data and failed to: [LIST] [*]Implement reasonable security measures. [*]Notify affected consumers within the required timeframe. [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][B]Examples of Enforcement[/B]: [LIST] [*]The California Attorney General has previously fined companies under the CCPA for failure to protect consumer data. [*]The [B]California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)[/B], created under the CPRA, actively enforces data security and breach notification requirements. [/LIST] [/LIST] [HEADING=3][B]Considerations[/B]:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]California’s aggressive stance on data privacy makes enforcement actions against telecoms with major breaches a significant possibility. [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]New York (via 23 NYCRR 500)[/B][/HEADING] [HEADING=3][B]Chances of New York Action[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Moderate[/B]if: [LIST] [*]The telecom operates in New York and interacts with financial institutions or critical infrastructure, which would require compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation. [/LIST] [*][B]Examples of Enforcement[/B]: [LIST] [*]In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) filed charges against a company for cybersecurity violations that compromised sensitive customer data. [/LIST] [/LIST] [HEADING=3][B]Considerations[/B]:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]New York enforces cybersecurity standards more rigorously on financial entities, but telecoms could also face scrutiny if negligence is demonstrated. [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]Key Factors Influencing Enforcement[/B][/HEADING] [LIST=1] [*][B]Severity of the Breach[/B]: [LIST] [*]Breaches exposing sensitive consumer data or threatening critical infrastructure are more likely to trigger enforcement actions. [/LIST] [*][B]Evidence of Negligence[/B]: [LIST] [*]If telecoms failed to implement reasonable security measures, penalties are more likely. [/LIST] [*][B]Consumer Complaints[/B]: [LIST] [*]Public outrage or a large volume of complaints can pressure agencies to act. [/LIST] [*][B]National Security Implications[/B]: [LIST] [*]Breaches linked to foreign espionage (e.g., Chinese hacking campaigns) may increase the likelihood of action, especially from federal regulators. [/LIST] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]Summary[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*]The FCC and California are more likely to take action compared to New York due to their historical enforcement patterns and broad consumer protection mandates. [*]California’s CPRA provides robust tools for holding companies accountable, making action against a telecom with a significant breach probable. [*]New York’s enforcement would hinge on whether the telecom is subject to its cybersecurity regulations. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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