When Emergency Alerts Go Offline: The CodeRED Cyberattack Comedy of Errors
A cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED disrupted emergency alerts for U.S. agencies, causing quite the digital drama. While no financial data was affected, users’ contact info might be out in the wild. The City of University Park is now saying farewell to CodeRED and seeking a new, more secure alert system.
Hot Take:
Looks like the folks at OnSolve CodeRED just found out that even emergency alerts aren’t immune to cyber shenanigans. Who knew that when your phone buzzed with an emergency alert, the real emergency might actually be on the other end of the line?
Key Points:
- A cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED disrupted emergency alert services for U.S. state and local agencies.
- User data, including passwords, were potentially accessed by cybercriminals.
- The City of University Park, Texas, announced a transition to a more secure alert platform.
- No financial data was compromised, but users are urged to change their passwords.
- INC Ransom group claimed responsibility, with a history of targeting various organizations.
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