The California Highway Patrol (CHP) experienced a significant issue when an Amber Alert push notification for a missing 14-year-old girl directed users to a linked X (formerly Twitter) post, which could not be accessed without signing in to an X account. This incident prevented widespread dissemination of the alert, potentially hindering the rapid location of the victim and drawing criticism from the community. The situation revealed a reliance on social media for emergency communications, which was obstructed by platform access barriers, highlighting potential inefficiencies and risks in the current alert system.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/amber-alert-paywall-california/
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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "1/2025",
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"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"