Mashable Hackers Breach NY-Alert System, Sending Scam Texts to Residents
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The NY-Alert app in New York was hacked, resulting in scam texts being sent to approximately 166,000 residents. State officials have confirmed that the breach affected 87% of the accounts registered for emergency notifications, urging recipients to ignore the fraudulent messages.
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