Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: FCC removes 1,200 voice providers from US phone network
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Aug 27, 2025 The FCC has taken a bold step by removing over 1,200 voice providers from the US network due to anti-robocall compliance issues. In a shocking twist, a cyberattack recently disabled Nevada's government services. Meanwhile, Salesloft faced a breach that led to hackers infiltrating Salesforce accounts. On another front, Citrix is busy patching up yet another zero-day vulnerability. There’s also an important dialogue about regulating AI to ensure online safety, especially for children.
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FCC Cuts Off Noncompliant Voice Providers
- The FCC removed over 1,200 voice providers for failing anti-robocall rules, effectively disconnecting them from the US phone network.
- Noncompliant providers were deleted from the robocall mitigation database and will be blocked by other telcos.
Nevada Public Services Down After Attack
- A cyberattack forced Nevada to close public services, affecting websites, phone lines and back-end systems.
- Officials did not disclose details but noted ransomware seems likely.
Disability Transport Disrupted In Maryland
- The Maryland Transit Administration's mobility system for disability transport was disrupted but core transit services kept running.
- Call centres and real-time info systems were impacted while no actor claimed responsibility.