FEMA moving forward with national emergency message test
FEMA and the FCC are moving forward with a planned test of IPAWS, the WEA and EAS networks on October 4.
Security
Articles involving security, including technology and policy issues.
Florida journalist loses bid to get items seized by FBI back
A federal judge says Florida journalist Timothy Burke is not entitled to the return of cell phones and computers seized by the FBI earlier this year.
NYT’s Wirecutter pulls recommendation of Wyze cameras
The consumer publication Wirecutter says it will stop recommending Wyze surveillance cameras over a recent security incident.
Good News Roundup for August 18, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
FEMA, FCC to conduct test of emergency broadcast, text message systems
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert system in October.
Former Fox News reporter ordered to comply with subpoena over sources
A federal judge has ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to comply with a civil subpoena that seeks the identities of confidential sources.
FBI seized dozens of computers, phones from Florida journalist’s home
FBI agents seized two dozen computers, phones and related devices at Timothy Burke’s home in early May, according to investigative documents.
Search warrant against Florida journalist to be made public
Federal prosecutors have agreed to unseal a portion of the search warrant against Florida journalist Timothy Burke, according to court records reviewed by The Desk.
FTC launches probe over ChatGPT, citing consumer harm
The FTC has subpoenaed OpenAI for records related to ChatGPT’s dissemination of defamatory and false information about people.
California radio stations knocked off air by cyberattack
A cyberattack left several California radio stations unable to broadcast last week, the owner of the stations revealed this week.
