Ransomware Disrupts Critical Emergency Alert System Across US

The recent ransomware attack on the OnSolve CodeRED platform has caused significant disruptions to local emergency alert systems and resulted in a data breach.

Key Points:

• The OnSolve CodeRED system is used for critical public safety alerts, including dangerous incidents like fires and floods.

• Cybercriminals known as the Inc Ransom group executed the attack, claiming to have stolen user data.

• Affected local agencies are considering terminating their contracts and transitioning to a new alert system.

• The incident has generated widespread notifications across several states without impacting the national Emergency Alert System.

The OnSolve CodeRED platform, utilized by numerous municipalities for emergency alerts, fell victim to a ransomware attack launched by the Inc Ransom group. This has left local authorities in many states unable to send critical notifications to their communities in times of need. Although the CodeRED system is integral for public safety messages—including warnings about severe weather, gas leaks, and missing persons—this attack has temporarily incapacitated its functionalities, heightening concerns about public safety and response times during emergencies.

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