The phrase “CodeRED: No Time to Panic” likely conflates two major, distinct topics currently in the public eye: the critical CodeRED emergency alert system and its recent high-profile ransomware crisis, or the bestselling book on panic attacks titled “No Time to Panic.” 1. The CodeRED Emergency Alert System Cyberattack
If you are referring to a “no time to panic” sentiment regarding public safety, it likely stems from a massive nationwide cybersecurity crisis involving the CodeRED platform.
The Incident: In late 2025, the INC Ransom group executed a major ransomware attack against Crisis24, the vendor operating CodeRED. The attack caused widespread system outages and exposed subscriber data—including names, phone numbers, and clear-text passwords.
Why Authorities Said “Don’t Panic”: Emergency management agencies across the U.S. scrambled to reassure the public that there was no reason to panic regarding disaster preparedness. While the local SaaS tool was temporarily down, federal backup tools like FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) remained fully active. IPAWS broadcasts life-saving alerts straight to cell phones without requiring an app or registration.
Action Steps: Officials strongly urge anyone who has ever registered a profile with the CodeRED Public Alerts Mobile App to immediately change their passwords on any other accounts that reused those credentials. 2. “No Time to Panic” (The Memoir by Matt Gutman)
Cambridge Public Safety Agencies Notify Community Of Cyber-Attack Against CodeRed; Encourage Residents to Change Passwords
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