CodeRED Alert: Cyberattack Sends Emergency Systems into a Tailspin
The CodeRED platform suffered a cyberattack, causing chaos for emergency alert systems. Data including names, emails, and passwords were stolen, but not publicly posted. Crisis24 is rebuilding the system, but the INC Ransomware gang claims to have the data. Users should reset passwords faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel on a keyboard!
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like someone left the door unlocked and the ransomware gang waltzed right in, making a mess in the emergency notification system’s living room! Crisis24’s CodeRED platform took a hit, and now emergency alerts are in a time-out. It’s like the fire alarm is on break when you need it most. If only cybercriminals could take a chill pill and let us have our emergency alerts back without a side of panic!
Key Points:
- Crisis24’s OnSolve CodeRED platform suffered a cyberattack, disrupting emergency alerts nationwide.
- The attack was contained to the CodeRED environment, but data, including passwords, was stolen.
- The INC Ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the breach and is now selling the stolen data.
- Crisis24 is rebuilding the service using backups, but data from March 2025 may be missing.
- Customers are advised to reset passwords reused elsewhere to prevent further breaches.