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RANSOMWARE ATTACK DISRUPTS LOCAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ACROSS US

securityweek.com3 min read

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A ransomware attack hit the OnSolve CodeRED emergency alert system, affecting local agencies nationwide in the US and leading to a data breach. Hackers accessed user data and encrypted systems, causing some areas to lose emergency notification capabilities. Crisis24, a platform provider, is transitioning agencies to a new system and has advised users to change reused passwords.