Ransomware Attack Cripples Emergency Alert System Used by Cities Nationwide

OnSolve's CodeRED hit by INC Ransom group, exposing data from 15 states; platform shut down for security overhaul.

Nov 26, 2025

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The INC Ransom group attacked OnSolve's CodeRED emergency notification platform, forcing the company to shut down and rebuild the entire system. The breach exposed personal data including names, addresses, phone numbers, and passwords from users across 15 states.

Crisis24, which operates CodeRED, confirmed hackers accessed systems on November 1 and encrypted files on November 10 after ransom negotiations failed. The attackers are now selling stolen data samples on the dark web.

Local governments from Texas to other states have warned residents about potential data exposure. Many agencies are canceling contracts or migrating to CodeRED's rebuilt platform, which launched with enhanced security but lost user data after March 31 due to backup limitations.

Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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