National Cybersecurity Center
Immediate Action Alert

Emergency Alert System Breach


What happened:
Hackers attacked the old CodeRED emergency alert system. Some personal information may have been stolen. The company shut the old system down and is moving users to a new one.

Why it matters:
Some cities may not be able to send emergency alerts on time.


Watch For

  • Delayed or missing alerts
  • Messages from your local government about system changes
  • Strange emails or texts (possible scams)

Actions to Take

Public:

  • Change your CodeRED password
  • Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts
  • Be careful of scam messages

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