FCC Wary of Security Mandates for Internet of Things | Morning Consult
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The report covers congressional and regulatory reactions to large-scale IoT-driven attacks (such as Mirai and the Dyn DDoS), highlighting Senator Mark Warner's call for FCC action to allow ISPs to block or disconnect insecure devices and the FCC's reluctance to impose mandates due to ambiguous statutory authority; it also summarizes industry and expert views on voluntary guidelines, potential liability, and the need for clearer federal leadership on IoT security.
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