Joshua Whitcomb

EMA Director | DAD | ALEM | PIO | AEMT | “Appalachian Viking”

[Joshua Whitcomb @TheAppViking]

Pictures from last night’s EOC activation. I am loving the new upgrades!

[Cyber Security News @The_Cyber_News]

‼️ FBI Reveals How Hackers Use ARTEX AI Agents to Gain Privileged Access in Under Three Hours

Details: https://t.co/lnAZF8ByFR

The FBI has warned that hackers are using ARTEX AI agents to automate network attacks, with some intrusions reaching privileged access in under three hours.

Its November 13, 2026, FLASH alert describes how attackers combine stolen credentials, exposed applications, and cloud permissions to shorten the gap between discovery and compromise.

ARTEX is an open-source security testing framework, not a malware family. Written in Go, it connects external large language models to agents that turn instructions into commands.

#cybersecuritynews

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

9:12pm Tonight will be another chilly one with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
👉Remember to keep objects at least 3 ft away from space heaters
#HUNwx

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

A Freeze Warning is in effect again tonight from midnight through 8 AM on Sunday for temps dropping to or below 32 degrees across northern AL. Lows as cold as 27 degrees are expected in some locations. Then a slow warmup during the day is expected early next week. #HUNwx

[Steve Lookner @lookner]

Peoria Police: bomb technicians have rendered a suspicious package safe after a bomb threat had been made, the area is being searched and the search is not complete. (The package was rendered safe around 9:12 p.m. CT.) The package had been determined to be a threat. Current evacuation order is still in effect, as search is still ongoing. Video of latest press conference below (video originally posted by Peoria Police on Facebook).

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

Dry weather with cool days and cold nights is ahead for the next three days. Highs will be in the upper 40s to middle 50s Today, 50s on Sunday, and 50s to around 60 on Monday. Temps will fall to or below freezing in all areas tonight, and in some areas Sun-Mon Nights. #HUNwx

[FBI Birmingham @FBIBirmingham]

Industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems protect food, medicine, and other temperature-sensitive products, making them attractive targets for malicious cyber actors.

The FBI is seeing these systems targeted across critical infrastructure sectors globally, putting inventory and equipment at risk. Together with partners at CISA, HHS, USDA, and the Department of Transportation, we have issued a fact sheet with clear, practical steps that network defenders can take to reduce their risk and protect operations.
We urge every organization that relies on these systems to review our guidance, implement the recommended mitigations, and report any suspicious activity to the #FBI.
https://t.co/BrfZevtzHT

[FBI Phoenix @FBIPhoenix]

The FBI is warning the public about FaceStealer, a highly effective social engineering scheme used by North Korean cyber actors to steal cryptocurrency and target the software supply chain. FaceStealer uses imposter versions of video conference platforms, secretly recorded web camera video, and computer intrusions to target individuals working in the cryptocurrency/Web3 industry and open-source software maintainers.

Over the last 18 months, the scheme has resulted in the theft of more than $400 million dollars. Today, the FBI announced the disruption of cloud-based infrastructure used in the scheme, identifying and seizing over 900 webcam videos of victims worldwide. For more on the #FBILosAngeles-led investigation, read: https://t.co/L9SiwaT4UM

Anyone who owns cryptocurrency, works in the cryptocurrency/Web3 industry, or maintains open-source software repositories is a potential target. The FBI recommends anyone potentially impacted visit https://t.co/inHi2Rd70b for additional information and follow the recommendations provided in the FLASH: https://t.co/e2C3aJzsWB

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

DYK we have more winter weather infographics on our website that you can share this season?
¿Sabías que tenemos más gráficos sobre el tiempo invernal en nuestra página web que puedes compartir esta temporada?

En español: https://t.co/YG3Z6465k1
En inglés: https://t.co/TtFQZBqlc9

[Senator Katie Boyd Britt @SenKatieBritt]

The Senate unanimously passed my bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act as part of the WEATHER Act of 2026!

This legislation will bolster America’s flood forecasting capabilities to mitigate the devastating impacts of water-related natural disasters. I am proud to continue supporting the critical work being done across the water-research enterprise at the University of Alabama. https://t.co/e5EyvfrptS

[Homeland Security @DHSgov]

"Every agency that has an asset involved in this…. we’re all working together…The President took a lead in this immediately and he gave us the assets and the communication to move forward in a fast way." @SecMullinDHS

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

325 PM - A Freeze Warning remains in effect tonight and Sat night. Lows both nights should chill into the mid 20s to lower 30s. Chilly conditions as well are forecast for the weekend, with highs only in the low/mid 50s. Dry weather continues over the weekend. #HUNwx

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

BREAKING: The FAA issued an advisory Friday afternoon ordering a nationwide ground stop “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” halting departures from airports across the United States.

The advisory said all departing flights must remain grounded until further notice, while inbound international flights will be handled case by case. The order follows radio frequency and radar outages at several air traffic control centers.

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Issued by the FAA just moments ago, ALL US airports are currently ground stopped. This means NO flights may depart for US airports. Flights already in the air will be allowed to land. This is related to an FAA equipment outage.

[AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_]

Over 129 people were onboard the river cruise when an Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided into it near the Port of New Orleans. At least 12 people into water.

[Agenda-Free TV @AgendaFreeTV]

Coming up, LIVE COVERAGE: Tanker Hits Cruise Ship in Mississippi River near New Orleans
https://t.co/4kBFUmjCst

[Readygov @Readygov]

Your family shouldn’t have to troubleshoot an emergency. If communications go down during a disaster, have a backup plan. Use Ready’s fillable form to help your family plan who to contact, how to check-in and where to meet: https://t.co/OoQgHtFb6z

[Ready Alabama @ReadyAlabama]

Keep water, non-perishable food, and an extra set of warm clothes in the car in case you get stranded during winter weather. #WinterReady #ReadyAL https://t.co/JF9z6InmxQ

[NWS Huntsville @NWSHuntsville]

1215 PM - Despite skies ranging from mostly sunny to overcast, chilly conditions prevailed across the TN Valley. Noon temps at noon ranged from the lower 40s to around 50, with at times gusty NW winds of 5-15 mph. Chilly conditions will continue for the rest of the day. #HUNwx

[AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_]

8 victims killed in Brooklyn, New York building collapse identified as:

Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, 9
Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10
Gabriel Siguencia, 22
Barry Mamadou, 23
Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, 26
Edgar Sapon, 26
Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, 31
Ndiaye Mamadou, 31

[Joshua Whitcomb @TheAppViking]

@visegrad24 He did what needed to be done to protect lives.