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FCC Probes Cyber Trust Mark Over China Security Risks

6/21/2025

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The FCC is probing the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark (USCTM) program amid worries about potential links to China. Chairman Brendan Carr is determined to safeguard national security, as the USCTM, launched under Biden, aims to certify IoT device safety but risks inadvertently granting approval to Chinese products.

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The FCC is probing the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark (USCTM) program amid worries about potential links to China. Chairman Brendan Carr is determined to safeguard national security, as the USCTM, launched under Biden, aims to certify IoT device safety but risks inadvertently granting approval to Chinese products.