Mashable NY-Alert System Breached, Scam Texts Sent to 166,000 Residents
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The NY-Alert system was hacked, resulting in scam texts sent to approximately 166,000 New Yorkers. State officials confirmed that the breach affected a significant portion of the 188,000 users registered for emergency notifications, prompting warnings to ignore the fraudulent messages.
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