TLDR Tech / InfoSec
The FBI built its own replica small town to simulate real-world cyberattacks
The FBI runs a 22,000‑square‑foot fake town in Huntsville, Alabama, to train investigators on live cyberattack scenarios using real consumer and enterprise tech. Houses, a hospital, utilities, and businesses are wired with functioning systems so teams can practice ransomware response, handle life‑safety decisions, and work in cramped data centers. The range also supports hands‑on digital forensics against encrypted devices and undisclosed exploits.
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