[californiadisasters] Emergency Alert System Firmware subject to Attack

The following article exposes flaws or vulnerabilities in the firmware for the EAS System:
http://gcn.com/articles/2013/07/09/emergency-alert-system-firmware-vulnerability.aspx?s=gcntech_100713

I’m not a tech or network security expert, but it doesn’t surprise me.  Very little is impenetrable to hackers and electronic terrorists. 

 

Am I wrong about this?

 

Very Respectfully,

 

Mark Lewack

Emergency Operations Specialist

Facilities, Security and Contracting

1900 E Street NW

Washington, DC  20415

Tel: (202) 418-0111

Fax: (202) 606-0624

 

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