As amateur radio operators, we’re always prepared for the unexpected—whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, family pets getting eaten, or an emergency communication scenario. This September, as we observe National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to ensure that all aspects of our emergency readiness are covered. One often overlooked but vital aspect … Continue reading Back Up Your Computers: A Critical Part of National Preparedness Month

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After several weeks of downtime due to a ransomware attack that crippled the Logbook of the World (LOTW) service and much of ARRL’s IT infrastructure, LOTW is finally operational again. Jeff Davis, KE9V, penned a compelling article in response to ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA’s Second Century article entitled Dewy Defeats Truman! Davis’s critique eloquently … Continue reading LOTW Operational Again: Lessons Unlearned

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After several weeks of downtime due to a ransomware attack that crippled the Logbook of the World (LOTW) service and much of ARRL’s IT infrastructure, LOTW is finally operational again. Jeff Davis, KE9V, penned a compelling article in response to ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA’s Second Century article entitled Dewy Defeats Truman! Davis’s critique eloquently … Continue reading LOTW Operational Again: Lessons Unlearned

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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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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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