Arlington residents have a new concern on their hands as it has come to light that the city's former third-party mass notification system, CodeRed, has suffered a data breach. As reported by the City of Arlington, the breach may have compromised user data, including email addresses and passwords. This has significant implications for residents who use the system to stay informed about city-related updates and emergencies.
In the wake of the disclosure, the City of Arlington has been proactive in addressing the situation, advising residents and other users who had previously registered with the compromised system to take immediate action on their cybersecurity. A key recommendation is for individuals to update their passwords on any other accounts that might share the same password as their CodeRed account did. This is a basic yet crucial step in protecting against further unauthorized access.
Ensuring that residents remain informed, Arlington has provided several alternative methods for receiving updates. Residents can follow the City on social media or sign up for MyArlingtonTX news emails for the latest information. Moreover, registrations for text alerts are available through the City's chatbot, which can be accessed by simply texting "hello" to 855-950-4110. Additionally, the Arlington Water App is another useful tool for receiving push notifications about pertinent city news.
