Three U.S. Republican House lawmakers have reached out to tech giants Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, questioning their preparedness against national security threats concerning submarine communication cables. Highlighting concerns regarding China and Russia, the lawmakers probed the companies on potential risks associated with Chinese entities maintaining, servicing, or having ownership in cable systems linked to the tech firms.
The letter urged disclosure of any suspected tampering or irregularities by August 8. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr previously raised alarm over coordinated threats targeting subsea infrastructure. The inquiry underscores growing apprehensions surrounding the security of vital communication channels.
Key highlights:
• U.S. lawmakers engage tech CEOs on submarine cable security
• Concerns raised over Chinese involvement in cable systems
• Request for disclosure of potential hardware tampering or irregularities
• Federal Communications Commission Chair highlights security threats to subsea infrastructure
The inquiry signifies a heightened focus on safeguarding critical communication networks amidst evolving global security challenges.
Source: Technology News Today, Latest Tech News | The Hindu