Showing posts with label Barix network audio devices. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Emergency Alert System Compromised | FCC Warns of Hackers Hijacking Radio Equipment For False Alerts

FCC Warns of Hackers Hijacking Radio Equipment For False Alerts

Snippet of Article: "...The wave of intrusions triggered unauthorized uses of the Emergency Alert System’s distinctive Attention Signal, which is normally reserved for tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and other urgent threats.

In particular, threat actors appeared to target Barix network audio devices and reconfigure them to capture attacker-controlled streams instead of regular programming. ..."

Source: www.infosecurity-magazine.com

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