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The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks

The Verge • 2026-06-14T16:35

The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks

Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan's Alley, but for modern digital crime training. It's a massive 22,000 square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospital, and even fully furnished houses. It's a […]

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Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan's Alley, but for modern digital crime training. It's a massive 22,000 square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospital, and even fully furnished houses. It's a […]

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Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks.

Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan's Alley, but for modern digital crime training.

It's a massive 22,000 square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospital, and even fully furnished houses.

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