Bleeping Computer reported on a Maine state filing by ARRL. The systems outage was caused by a ransomware attack (PDF download). This article was originally posted on Radio Artisan.

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ARRL made a comment in an update yesterday about some members “believe [ARRL] should be openly communicating everything [emphasis added] associated with this incident.” That’s not what this member has been suggesting. The update goes on saying “[authorities] […] have directed us to be conservative and cautious with our communications.” I really hate to belabor … Continue reading Advice

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In the realm of IT, there are best practices for managing system outages, and then there are examples of what not to do. The recent actions of the ARRL exemplify the latter. Today, HQ released an update stating that they were “the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group” and … Continue reading Transparency

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ARRL made a comment in an update yesterday about some members “believe [ARRL] should be openly communicating everything [emphasis added] associated with this incident.” That’s not what this member has been suggesting. The update goes on saying “[authorities] […] have directed us to be conservative and cautious with our communications.” I really hate to belabor … Continue reading Advice

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In the realm of IT, there are best practices for managing system outages, and then there are examples of what not to do. The recent actions of the ARRL exemplify the latter. Today, HQ released an update stating that they were “the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group” and … Continue reading Transparency

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Having spent nearly 30 years in the IT industry, I’ve experienced my fair share of all-nighters and multi-day outages. Whether it’s been frantically repairing dead hardware, fixing corrupted databases, or resolving perplexing network issues, these stressful situations have taught me a lot. One of the most critical lessons I’ve learned is the importance of communication … Continue reading Communication

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Unfortunately, a few days after Carl W3HC (ex-W3HCW) celebrated his 100th birthday, he fell ill, declined rapidly, and passed away. We can’t complain as he lived a full life and got to enjoy a beer at his birthday party. Photo credit: Karen Vibert-Kennedy, Williamsport Sun Gazette Carl was an avid photographer all his life. The … Continue reading W3HC SK

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My grandfather, W3HC (ex-W3HCW), is 100 years old. Grandson Kevin, Mac W3HC, great-granddaughter Eliza, grandson K3NG. Grandson Kevin and W3HC having some 807s. Mac (then W3HCW) in his shack in Williamsport, PA, USA sometime around 1956-57. My grandmother, Gladys, K3JJN (SK), and my mother, Sherry, who passed away in 2000. Photo from around 1959 or … Continue reading W3HC 100

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Unfortunately, a few days after Carl W3HC (ex-W3HCW) celebrated his 100th birthday, he fell ill, declined rapidly, and passed away. We can’t complain as he lived a full life and got to enjoy a beer at his birthday party. Photo credit: Karen Vibert-Kennedy, Williamsport Sun Gazette Carl was an avid photographer all his life. The … Continue reading W3HC SK

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My grandfather, W3HC (ex-W3HCW), is 100 years old. Grandson Kevin, Mac W3HC, great-granddaughter Eliza, grandson K3NG. Grandson Kevin and W3HC having some 807s. Mac (then W3HCW) in his shack in Williamsport, PA, USA sometime around 1956-57. My grandmother, Gladys, K3JJN (SK), and my mother, Sherry, who passed away in 2000. Photo from around 1959 or … Continue reading W3HC 100

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