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Attackers can make it impossible to dial 911

  • Written by Mordechai Guri, Head of R&D, Cyber Security Research Center; Chief Scientist, Morphisec endpoint security, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
imageWhen calling these people, you want to be able to get through.Fairfax County, Virginia

It’s not often that any one of us needs to dial 911, but we know how important it is for it to work when one needs it. It is critical that 911 services always be available – both for the practicality of responding to emergencies, and to give people...

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