CodeRED Panic: Cyberattack Leaves US Cities in Alert Limbo!
CodeRED emergency alert systems in the US were knocked offline by a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24. Residents are advised to change their passwords as stolen data, including personal information, may be sold. Towns are improvising with social media alerts while Crisis24 develops a new, allegedly more secure platform.
Hot Take:
Looks like the CodeRED alert system’s siren turned into a cyber wail, leaving towns and cities across the US scrambling to update their emergency responses with good old-fashioned social media and door-to-door alerts. If only this cyber saga could be resolved as quickly as binge-watching a thriller series!
Key Points:
- Cyberattack on CodeRED vendor Crisis24 affects emergency alert systems across the US.
- Municipalities are switching to social media and door-to-door alerts as temporary measures.
- Crisis24 promises a new and improved platform with enhanced security features.
- Data stolen includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and passwords.
- INC ransomware group claims responsibility, demanding a hefty ransom.
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