Rave Panic Button: Vulnerabilities in a Nationwide Emergency Alert System
A few months ago an article in the local news covering the launch of the Rave Panic Button caught my attention. I hadn’t heard of it before but the idea seemed interesting: efficiently coordinate emergency 9-1-1 notifications across multiple involved parties, i.e. emergency dispatch, on-site employees, and first responders. The system can also share important data about an affected location such as floor plans, emergency contacts, and even surveillance …