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American Radio Relay League Confirms Cyberattack Disrupted Operations


Roughly 160,000 U.S.-based amateur radio enthusiasts belong to the American Radio Relay League, a nonprofit with 100 full-time and part-time staff members. Nine days ago it announced "that it suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its network and systems," reports BleepingComputer, "including vario...

Roughly 160,000 U.S.-based amateur radio enthusiasts belong to the American Radio Relay League, a nonprofit with 100 full-time and part-time staff members.Nine days ago it announced "that it suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its network and systems," reports BleepingComputer, "including various online services hosted by the organization. However, the organization confirmed that its member database contains some private information, including names, addresses, and call signs. "The ARRL has not specifically said that its member database has been accessed by hackers," Security Week points out, "but its statement suggests it's possible."

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