FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities
The FCC has issued an urgent alert after hackers infiltrated U.S. radio transmission gear, broadcasting fake Emergency Alert System (EAS) signals, obscene language, and bigoted content across stations in Texas and Virginia. Targeting vulnerable Barix devices, these cyber intrusions highlight critical security gaps in broadcast infrastructure. Learn about the incidents, FCC recommendations for broadcasters, and … Read more