CISA’s Secretive Shenanigans: Senator Blocks Nominee Over Hidden Telecom Security Flaws
Senator Ron Wyden is holding up Sean Plankey’s nomination as CISA Director until the agency releases a long-hidden report on US telecommunications insecurity. Wyden insists Congress and the public have a right to see the document, which details flaws foreign governments exploit to spy on Americans’ phones.
Hot Take:
Looks like CISA’s been playing hide and seek with Uncle Sam’s telecom vulnerabilities! Senator Ron Wyden’s determined to crash this game by blocking Sean Plankey’s nomination until CISA spills the beans on their “US Telecommunications Insecurity 2022” report. Who knew cyber-spy games could be so dramatic?
Key Points:
- Senator Ron Wyden claims CISA is hiding information about telecom security weaknesses.
- Wyden is blocking Sean Plankey’s nomination until a 2022 report is released.
- Vulnerabilities in SS7 and Diameter protocols could let spies track and intercept communications.
- Wyden wants minimum cybersecurity standards for US wireless carriers.
- President Trump has nominated Plankey to lead CISA, but Senate confirmation is pending.
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