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Hawaii missile alert: How one employee ‘pushed the wrong button’ and caused a wave of panic
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Having done the infamous
Having done the infamous “this is a test” Emergency Broadcast System test on radio, back in the 70s, I recall that there is a listing of code words that have to be sent and authenticated, before one can actually activate the thing. This made sure that not only was the activation authentic, but that it was coming from the proper authority. If this system is as simple to activate as pressing a single button, or point and click with a mouse, this whole system needs investigating. I sure hope they don’t have it setup so that it can be reached from the public internet and that guy in Albania in his bedroom can operate it!