‘Malicious software attack’ blows Weather Channel off air

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The Weather Channel is blaming a “malicious software attack” for an incident that disrupted its live broadcast on Thursday.

Viewers tuning in to watch “AMHQ” at 6 a.m. instead saw a taped show, “Heavy Rescue: 401.” It wasn’t until 7:39 a.m. that “AMHQ” returned on air, according to CNN.

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