EPIC Joins NCLC in Support of FCC Bond Requirement Proposal to Prevent Robocalls
Summary
EPIC, along with consumer rights organizations, supports the FCC's proposal requiring telemarketing providers to post a bond to register in the Robocall Mitigation Database. This measure aims to prevent illegal robocalls by increasing accountability for service providers.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This initiative aims to combat robocalls, which are often used in phishing and other scamming activities, thus improving the cybersecurity posture for consumers.
Defender Context
This policy development is relevant to defenders as it addresses a common vector for social engineering and scams. Increased accountability for telemarketing providers may lead to a reduction in the volume of malicious calls, making it harder for threat actors to reach potential victims through this channel.