In light of recent incidents in which bad actors have taken over radio station audio feeds, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) reminds broadcasters to secure their internet-connected equipment. Specifically, Barix equipment having direct connection to the public internet through port-forwarding routers, and with short passwords, have been targeted. EAS processors with factory default or simple passwords have also been hit.

FCC Public Notice DA 25-996 addresses this issue with specific concerns and recommendations for increased security. You can contact Barix and Digital Alert Systems support departments for more information.