Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: EU scraps Chat Control vote
Oct 10, 2025
The EU has scrapped its chat control vote due to lack of support and opposition. Ukraine is taking cyber security seriously by establishing a national Cyber Force. In a surprising move, CISA is reallocating staff to immigration enforcement. Two teens have been arrested in connection with the hacking of a London nursery, while Salesforce stands firm, refusing to pay a ransom over a massive data breach. Meanwhile, the FCC's telecom breach reporting rules are on hold amid legal battles.
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EU Vote On Chat Control Fails
- The EU abandoned the chat-control vote after failing to secure enough member support.
- The proposal split members and raised concerns about scanning private communications client-side.
CISA Staff Reassigned To Immigration Roles
- DHS reassigned CISA cyber specialists to immigration enforcement roles with short deadlines to accept.
- This move shifted cyber talent into ICE, CBP and Federal Protective Service duties amid controversy.
FCC Halts Telecom Breach Rule Reassessment
- The FCC's telco breach-reporting rules are paused for reassessment under new leadership.
- The rules had required telcos to notify victims within 30 days and faced industry legal challenges.