All accepted new registrations through 8:00a ET on April 26, 2025 have been activated. Terms of use are available here: ucp.php?mode=terms
Thank you.
Thank you.
Announcements:
1. There is a known issue with Gmail refusing to deliver PHP server-generated email messages. What this means is you will not receive account activation messages or password reset links if using Gmail. Please consider registering your account using a service other than Gmail. Also, please be aware server-generated email messages may appear in your Spam or Junk email folder as opposed to your normal inbox.
2. The Buzzboard is available on the Tapatalk mobile app! Visit the Google Play store on Android or the App Store on iOS to download it. Keep track of your favorite topics, create new threads, and more!
1. There is a known issue with Gmail refusing to deliver PHP server-generated email messages. What this means is you will not receive account activation messages or password reset links if using Gmail. Please consider registering your account using a service other than Gmail. Also, please be aware server-generated email messages may appear in your Spam or Junk email folder as opposed to your normal inbox.
2. The Buzzboard is available on the Tapatalk mobile app! Visit the Google Play store on Android or the App Store on iOS to download it. Keep track of your favorite topics, create new threads, and more!
Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
Happened to see a Facebook post that News 3 Sunday Morning did not air due to what they called "technical difficulties". Just read on a Facebook group that Sinclair's corporate network got hit with a ransomware attack over the weekend. No TelePrompts, video servers or graphics. Some stations worked around with Google Docs, laptops playing from thumb drives and even used a chalkboard for the copyright notice.
---
Scripps Community News: Take Away the Anchors and People Will Tune to Another Station
Scripps Community News: Take Away the Anchors and People Will Tune to Another Station
-
Trophyhead
- Posts: 446
- Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:36 am
Re: Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
Saw something on Twitter this morning about a young weathercaster getting ready to do her segments with a whiteboard and all the elements (Conditions, temp, winds, etc.) written out on there.
Hard luck for the conglomerate that takes so much abuse in the Flint/Tri-Cities regional media forum. Takes me back to when the basement flooded in 77 Monroe Center and I had to do Saturday morning news from Muskegon.
Hard luck for the conglomerate that takes so much abuse in the Flint/Tri-Cities regional media forum. Takes me back to when the basement flooded in 77 Monroe Center and I had to do Saturday morning news from Muskegon.
Re: Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
I saw they didn't have a Noon Newscast on Monday was Spotlight On America they did have the Noon Newscast today as I only watch for the weather. I think there was no Wheel or Jeopardy last night they did say they would air it tonight the anchors said that was a victory and to be happy about I don't think Big Bang was on CW7 tonight when I flipped a couple of minutes before Stargirl came on.
Go Pistons, Let's Go Redwings.
Re: Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
I don't know if this is related but Comet 15.3 has had the same frozen scene on for days.
-
Jason Kragt
- Posts: 85
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:01 pm
-
Jason Kragt
- Posts: 85
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:01 pm
Re: Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
Looks like it stopped being frozen for a day or two at most, but now it is back to frozen on a mortgage help commercial. I also noticed 41.4 had a PC update message plastered over the radar image. I wonder if anyone watches their own stations anymore?
Re: Sinclair's WWMT hit by ransomware
CW7 finally did get a 10PM Newcast on the air tonight as it has been The National Desk. Comet is back on no more stills I checked on Monday I don't watch that channel.
Go Pistons, Let's Go Redwings.