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Radiowell Study Finds 35% of Two-Way Radios Sold at Auction Still Contain Sensitive Data

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Encryption keys, system programming, and employee information routinely survive disposal, exposing government agencies and businesses to security, financial, and reputational risk

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Radiowell, America’s largest provider of disposal solutions for land mobile radio (LMR) equipment, today released findings from a study of how commercial and government-owned LMR equipment is retired, resold, and recycled. The study found that 35% of radios offered on auction platforms — including eBay and government surplus auction sites — still contained sensitive data that was never erased.

For the study, Radiowell acquired more than 300 two-way radios over a six-month period from government surplus auction sites and commercial marketplaces including eBay, then examined each unit for programming and other data left behind by the previous owner.

The residual data includes system programming, encryption keys, talkgroup and channel assignments, and employee names. In the wrong hands, that information can be used to interfere with emergency communications or to obtain private details about an agency’s operations and personnel.

In one example, a radio resold by an electronics waste recycler in Southern California was used to transmit a false “officer down” call, drawing an emergency response that included a police helicopter. In another, emergency communications in a rural area of Texas were disrupted by radio equipment that had been sold while still programmed, prompting a federal investigation and seizure of the equipment.

The problem is largely caused by failure to follow procedures. Many organizations have no consistent life-cycle management program for two-way radios, and the problem compounds when sub-agencies dispose of equipment on their own rather than following the procedures of the agency that originally programmed it. Even where policy is sound, execution fails.

“We receive large lots of radio equipment every day, and a good portion of it arrives documented as already wiped,” said Andrew Park, Director of Research at Radiowell. “On average, about 3% of that equipment was recorded as sanitized but still held recoverable data. Usually it comes down to a glitch during the wipe process, or a vendor performing wipes with no audit step to verify the erasure actually took.”

Many organizations also underestimate the liability that improper disposal creates. Agencies can be held financially responsible for damages, criminal misuse, or the depletion of emergency resources traced back to equipment they released. They may also face reputational harm or loss of access to radio networks critical to their operations. The same exposure applies to businesses that operate on government and municipal systems, including for-profit ambulance services and utility companies.

Radiowell recommends that any organization retiring LMR equipment adopt a documented disposal process that protects sensitive data and limits legal, financial, and reputational exposure. Radiowell provides clients with a verified data-wiping process that includes serial-level tracking and a complete audit chain, and the company assumes legal responsibility for the equipment it receives, protecting clients from downstream liability.

Government agencies and businesses evaluating disposal options for their radio and LMR equipment can request a consultation at https://www.Radiowell.com.

About Radiowell

Radiowell is America’s largest provider of disposal solutions for two-way radio and land mobile radio equipment, serving government agencies, public safety organizations, utilities, and commercial fleets nationwide. The company provides LMR-specific asset disposition, including verified data sanitization with serial-level tracking and audit documentation, equipment buyback, and secure recycling. Learn

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FlexOffers Named Winner of 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Partner Marketing Solution of the Year

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Leading affiliate and partner marketing platform FlexOffers has been recognized among more than 4,000 nominations for its advanced tracking technology, global reach, and expertise in performance-based marketing.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FlexOffers, a leading affiliate and partner marketing network, has won the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for “Partner Marketing Solution of the Year.”

“Partner marketing is entering a new era, where brands need smarter technology, stronger partnerships, and more efficient ways to reach consumers. We’re proud of what we’ve built at FlexOffers and are excited for what’s ahead,” said Geoffrey Stevens, VP of Marketing at FlexOffers.

The MarTech Breakthrough Awards selected FlexOffers Performance-Based Marketing from more than 4,000 nominations submitted by marketing technology companies across AI, digital health, edtech, fintech, cybersecurity and martech. Now in its ninth year, the awards program is conducted by Tech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes outstanding companies, products and people across the global marketing industry through an independent evaluation process.

The award recognizes the platform for helping brands, creators and publishers build, manage and scale performance-based marketing programs through its global partner network, advanced tracking technology and experienced advisors.

This recognition caps a year of continued growth for the affiliate marketing platform, as the company expands its partner network, enhances its performance-based marketing capabilities and prepares for greater innovation in 2027. The MarTech Breakthrough Award reinforces its position as a trusted partner for brands, publishers and creators around the world.

About FlexOffers:

FlexOffers is a leading partner marketing network connecting a curated group of publishers, creators and media with more than 12,000 global brands. The platform has driven more than $5 billion in annual sales and has been recognized with multiple industry awards in affiliate and influencer marketing. Learn more at FlexOffers.com.

About MarTech Breakthrough Awards:

The MarTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the most innovative products, companies and individuals across the global marketing, advertising and sales technology industries, spanning categories such as Marketing Automation, AdTech, CRM, Analytics and Customer Experience. The program is part of Tech Breakthrough, a global market intelligence organization that researches and rewards innovation across the technology industry.

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Shannon Nigut, FlexOffers, 1 (305) 999-9940, pr@flexoffers.com, www.FlexOffers.com 

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Harsh Goyal, Founder of LEVAFX, Announces Dubai Launch Celebration on 19 August with Leading Trading

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The proprietary trading firm marks its next chapter with an exclusive Dubai event, joined by some of the trading community’s most recognized creators.

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEVAFX, the UK-registered proprietary trading firm building a reputation for transparent evaluations and reliable trader payouts, today announced that it will host an exclusive launch party in Dubai on 19 August 2026. The celebration brings together the LEVAFX team, its growing global trader community, and a line-up of respected trading content creators.

Confirmed to join the celebration are Morning Rohit Star, FX Nation, Rishav Negi, and Anand Rajan — creators who have each built engaged communities around trading education and market analysis. Their presence reflects LEVAFX’s commitment to working alongside voices the trading community knows and trusts.

“This launch party is a thank-you as much as a celebration. We built LEVAFX to be the prop firm we wished existed — clear rules, a fair evaluation, and payouts that are actually honoured. Getting to mark this moment in Dubai, alongside creators like Morning Rohit Star, FX Nation, Rishav Negi and Anand Rajan and the traders who believed in us early, means everything.”

— Harsh Goyal, Founder, LEVAFX

The Dubai event will bring the LEVAFX community together in person for the first time, offering an evening of networking, conversation, and a shared look at what the firm is building next.

LEVAFX offers skill-based trading evaluations through its own in-house software platform. Traders who meet the firm’s published performance and risk-management criteria qualify for a funded account and a share of the profits they generate.

ABOUT LEVAFX
LEVAFX LTD is a proprietary trading firm registered in England & Wales (Company No. 17355265). Through its proprietary platform at levafx.com, LEVAFX provides skill-based trading evaluations and funded-trader programmes built around transparency, clear rules, and reliable payouts. The company was founded by Harsh Goyal.

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Action Energy Company Reports H1 2026 Financial Results

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Action Energy Company K.S.C.P. (AEC), listed on Premier Market of Boursa Kuwait (Bloomberg: ALFTAQA KK) (Reuters: ALFTAQA.KW), Kuwait’s leading local partner for integrated upstream services, owner and operator of one of the youngest rig fleets in the region, announced its financial results for the first half ended 30 June 2026.

Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, AEC Chairman, said: “H1 2026 reflects the resilience of AEC’s business model, with net profit nearly doubling YoY and our contracted backlog with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) reaching a record $1.1 billion. In line with our commitment to delivering sustainable returns, the Board has recommended an interim cash dividend of 3 Fils per share. We remain committed to creating long-term shareholder value, and supporting Kuwait’s long-term energy ambitions.”

Ahmad Mohammad Al-Ajlan, Board Member and CEO, said: “H1 results reflect the successful execution of our growth and diversification strategy, with revenue increasing 34.4% and net profit rising 96.6% YoY. Record backlog, continued investment in fleet expansion, and the growing contribution of our oilfield services business provide a strong foundation for AEC’s next phase of growth and long-term value creation.”

Operational Review

Drilling and workover services account for ~61% of backlog. AEC operated 20 rigs at 100% utilisation, completing 202 rig moves versus 100 in H1 2025. Drilling revenue rose 39% to $45.21 million and rig leasing and mobilisation revenue grew 13.8% to $10.44 million.

Oilfield Services account for ~39% of backlog. AEC advanced mobilisation of its ESP, Slickline and OTSG service lines, investing $17.8 million. Other operating revenue increased 60.8% to $2.75 million. AEC also entered a strategic JV with Kellton to drive AI-led digital transformation across the GCC energy sector.

Dividends

The Board of Directors has recommended an interim cash dividend of ~10 cents per share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, representing a total distribution of approximately $5.5 million, and marking AEC’s first interim cash dividend.

Outlook

AEC enters the second half with strong revenue visibility and full fleet utilisation. Priorities include mobilising the ESP, Slickline and OTSG service lines and seven new rigs, executing the record backlog, and maintaining financial discipline. Over the medium term, AEC targets a mix of ~60% drilling and 40% oilfield services, and net debt to equity below 1.25x.

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