#swatting

[ follow ]
#bomb-threats

Threats Reported in 2 States, but None Are Found Credible

Officials responded to bomb threats against schools and polling places, which were not credible, highlighting ongoing vigilance and security measures.

Oregon man charged in bomb threat scheme targeting Jewish hospitals in New York

Oregon man faces charges for orchestrating bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York, causing panic and disruption.

California teen charged with serial swatting' after police say he made threats throughout the country

A 17-year-old from California is facing charges for hundreds of swatting incidents and bomb threats across the US.
Swatting has targeted celebrities, federal judges, lawmakers, state capitol buildings, and even the White House.

Judge in Trump's election subversion case targeted by swatting call

A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call.
Swatting, the act of making prank calls to emergency services in order to draw a police response, has been on the rise, with high-profile public officials being targeted.

Threats Reported in 2 States, but None Are Found Credible

Officials responded to bomb threats against schools and polling places, which were not credible, highlighting ongoing vigilance and security measures.

Oregon man charged in bomb threat scheme targeting Jewish hospitals in New York

Oregon man faces charges for orchestrating bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York, causing panic and disruption.

California teen charged with serial swatting' after police say he made threats throughout the country

A 17-year-old from California is facing charges for hundreds of swatting incidents and bomb threats across the US.
Swatting has targeted celebrities, federal judges, lawmakers, state capitol buildings, and even the White House.

Judge in Trump's election subversion case targeted by swatting call

A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call.
Swatting, the act of making prank calls to emergency services in order to draw a police response, has been on the rise, with high-profile public officials being targeted.
morebomb-threats
#public-safety

Jennifer Aniston home swatted, LAPD investigating

The swatting incident involving Jennifer Aniston highlights a growing trend of celebrity-targeted pranks that endanger lives and waste emergency resources.

US indicts duo over alleged Swatting spree

Two men were indicted for making nearly 120 fake emergency reports to provoke armed law enforcement actions, endangering officials and the public.

Foreign Citizens Charged With Carrying Out Swatting Attacks on U.S. Officials

Two citizens charged for falsely reporting threats against U.S. Capitol and officials, highlighting dangers of swatting incidents.

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

New laws in various states are addressing issues ranging from abortion inquiries to providing drug-testing kits in bars for safety measures.

Jennifer Aniston home swatted, LAPD investigating

The swatting incident involving Jennifer Aniston highlights a growing trend of celebrity-targeted pranks that endanger lives and waste emergency resources.

US indicts duo over alleged Swatting spree

Two men were indicted for making nearly 120 fake emergency reports to provoke armed law enforcement actions, endangering officials and the public.

Foreign Citizens Charged With Carrying Out Swatting Attacks on U.S. Officials

Two citizens charged for falsely reporting threats against U.S. Capitol and officials, highlighting dangers of swatting incidents.

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

New laws in various states are addressing issues ranging from abortion inquiries to providing drug-testing kits in bars for safety measures.
morepublic-safety
from www.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Two Rivals in Michigan's Crucial Senate Contest Say They Were Both Swatted

Swatting incidents targeted Michigan Senate candidates immediately after primary victory.
#emergency-response

Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting call reported as a fake homicide generated a significant emergency response.

Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting calls can mimic serious emergencies causing unnecessary panic and diversion of emergency resources.

White House decries swatting as 'dangerous' after being hit with fake 911 call claiming fire

White House press secretary condemns 'swatting' calls after false report of fire at executive mansion
The Secret Service is closely monitoring the situation

Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting call reported as a fake homicide generated a significant emergency response.

Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting calls can mimic serious emergencies causing unnecessary panic and diversion of emergency resources.

White House decries swatting as 'dangerous' after being hit with fake 911 call claiming fire

White House press secretary condemns 'swatting' calls after false report of fire at executive mansion
The Secret Service is closely monitoring the situation
moreemergency-response
#prank-call

15-year-old student arrested for Bay Area high school swatting incident

A 15-year-old student has been arrested for a swatting incident that caused a lockdown at Vanden High School.
Swatting incidents involve the making of prank calls to emergency services to attract a large police response to a specific address.

15-year-old student arrested for Bay Area high school swatting incident

A 15-year-old student has been arrested for a swatting incident that caused a lockdown at Vanden High School.
Swatting incidents involve making prank calls to emergency services to prompt a large police response to a particular address.

15-year-old student arrested for Bay Area high school swatting incident

A 15-year-old student has been arrested for a swatting incident that caused a lockdown at Vanden High School.
Swatting incidents involve the making of prank calls to emergency services to attract a large police response to a specific address.

15-year-old student arrested for Bay Area high school swatting incident

A 15-year-old student has been arrested for a swatting incident that caused a lockdown at Vanden High School.
Swatting incidents involve making prank calls to emergency services to prompt a large police response to a particular address.
moreprank-call
#law-enforcement

Why Politicians Will Probably Keep Getting Swatted

Swatting is a dangerous hoax where a false emergency is reported to draw a heavily armed police response.
Swattings have become an epidemic among political figures due to lax tech-platform oversight and slow-moving law enforcement.

L.A. County teen accused of 'swatting' Florida mosque, suspected in other hoax threats

A teenager from Lancaster, California has been arrested for making a false threat to shoot up a Florida mosque.
The suspect used swatting, a method of reporting false crimes or emergencies, to provoke an aggressive law enforcement response.

New peril of political life: "Swatting"

Swatting incidents targeting politicians and officials in the US have been on the rise.
Approximately a quarter of Americans say they are open to resorting to violence to save the country.

Opinion | Swatting and the Dangerous Rise of Political Violence

Swatting, or false emergency calls targeting public officials, is a dangerous trend in American politics.
These hoaxes pose real dangers of tragic outcomes and divert law enforcement resources from real emergencies.

A Whole Lot of Political Figures Are Getting Swatted Right Now

Swatting, a dangerous practice of falsely reporting emergencies to the police on someone's home, has targeted politicians and political figures recently.
The incidents of swatting have intensified during the holiday season, with multiple fake calls claiming shootings and other violent incidents.

Why Politicians Will Probably Keep Getting Swatted

Swatting is a dangerous hoax where a false emergency is reported to draw a heavily armed police response.
Swattings have become an epidemic among political figures due to lax tech-platform oversight and slow-moving law enforcement.

L.A. County teen accused of 'swatting' Florida mosque, suspected in other hoax threats

A teenager from Lancaster, California has been arrested for making a false threat to shoot up a Florida mosque.
The suspect used swatting, a method of reporting false crimes or emergencies, to provoke an aggressive law enforcement response.

New peril of political life: "Swatting"

Swatting incidents targeting politicians and officials in the US have been on the rise.
Approximately a quarter of Americans say they are open to resorting to violence to save the country.

Opinion | Swatting and the Dangerous Rise of Political Violence

Swatting, or false emergency calls targeting public officials, is a dangerous trend in American politics.
These hoaxes pose real dangers of tragic outcomes and divert law enforcement resources from real emergencies.

A Whole Lot of Political Figures Are Getting Swatted Right Now

Swatting, a dangerous practice of falsely reporting emergencies to the police on someone's home, has targeted politicians and political figures recently.
The incidents of swatting have intensified during the holiday season, with multiple fake calls claiming shootings and other violent incidents.
morelaw-enforcement

Ohio teen charged as adult in Lake County school bomb threat

A 17-year-old from Medina, Ohio, was charged with intimidation and false reporting related to threatening calls made to high schools.
The teen is suspected to have made over 30 swatting calls, including one targeting a Black Lives Matter leader and another involving the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Phony 911 call reports White House fire in latest swatting attempt

The White House received a bogus 911 call falsely claiming it was on fire.
Politicians from both parties have been targets of 'swatting' incidents in recent weeks.

Fred Hutch failed to reveal threats of potential swatting attacks until this site revealed the threat. Should they have disclosed it themselves?

A threat actor claimed to have threatened Fred Hutch with swatting patients during a cyberattack.
DataBreaches cannot confirm if the swat threat was actually made or not.

Oh Great, We've Reached The Swatting Stage Of Election Denial

Federal judge Tanya Chutkan and special prosecutor Jack Smith were swatted, a dangerous prank where police are falsely informed of an active shooter at a victim's home.
Swatting incidents pose a serious risk as police interactions can turn deadly even when there is no crime in progress.

Judge In Trump's Election Interference Case Reportedly Targeted With 'Swatting' Call

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan was targeted by a swatting call, where police were falsely led to believe there was a shooting at her home.
The incident occurred shortly after Judge Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request for immunity in a criminal case.
[ Load more ]