Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems; Protecting the Nation's Communications Systems From Cybersecurity Threats

The FCC has issued new rules to modernize the Emergency Alert System with targeted cybersecurity improvements to prevent hijacking by cybercriminals and adversaries. The upgrades aim to preserve public trust in the system Americans rely on for emergency alerts.

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