John Z Black

After the 'Worst Telecom Hack in History,' Washington Is Already Moving On

John Z Black Mar 13, 2026

Policy & Governance #salt-typhoon #telecom #section-702 #nsa #cyber-policy #china #surveillance

Salt Typhoon was called the most significant cyberattack on US telecom infrastructure ever. Policy reform momentum is stalling. Congress is more interested in restricting FBI surveillance than fixing the infrastructure that got hacked.

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Trump's Cyber Playbook: Big Offense, Fewer Rules, and a Promise to Pay Victims Back

John Z Black Mar 10, 2026

Policy & Regulation #cyber-policy #white-house #regulation #executive-order #cisa #sec #circia #cybercrime

The White House dropped a new National Cyber Strategy and a cybercrime victim restitution order in the same week. More offense, less regulation, and a plan to repay fraud victims with seized criminal funds.

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