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The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real

Emergency dispatcher Sarah Jones faced a critical threat when a caller announced his plan to carry out a school shooting.

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

The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real

Emergency dispatcher Sarah Jones faced a critical threat when a caller announced his plan to carry out a school shooting.

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
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Police responded to bomb threat at Arnold Schwarzenegger's home on Thanksgiving morning

The bomb threat at Arnold Schwarzenegger's home turned out to be false, with no explosives found.
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What is swatting, the tactic being used to target Trump Cabinet picks?

Many of Trump's transition team members have received threats linked to swatting incidents, raising concerns over their safety and the broader implications of such intimidation tactics.

Trump Transition Says Administration Picks Targeted by Bomb Threats, Swatting Attacks

Several incoming Trump administration officials faced serious threats, including bomb threats and swatting, prompting an FBI investigation.

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump's Cabinet nominees faced violent threats including bomb threats and swatting, sparking an FBI investigation.

What is swatting, the tactic being used to target Trump Cabinet picks?

Many of Trump's transition team members have received threats linked to swatting incidents, raising concerns over their safety and the broader implications of such intimidation tactics.

Trump Transition Says Administration Picks Targeted by Bomb Threats, Swatting Attacks

Several incoming Trump administration officials faced serious threats, including bomb threats and swatting, prompting an FBI investigation.

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump's Cabinet nominees faced violent threats including bomb threats and swatting, sparking an FBI investigation.
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#public-safety

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.

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.

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.

Teen Who Made Nearly 400 Swatting Calls to Schools and Officials Pleads Guilty

An 18-year-old made nearly 400 false bomb threats over 16 months, leading to his guilty plea and potential prison time.

Jonathan Turley's Swatting Theory Fizzled So He Launched His Own Phony Assault

The indictment reveals swatting as a significant threat to public figures, not solely a domestic issue.

L.A. County 18-year-old pleads guilty to making 375 'swatting' calls throughout the U.S.

A Lancaster teen admitted to making over 375 false threats, aiming to incite fear and massive police responses across the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

Teen Who Made Nearly 400 Swatting Calls to Schools and Officials Pleads Guilty

An 18-year-old made nearly 400 false bomb threats over 16 months, leading to his guilty plea and potential prison time.

Jonathan Turley's Swatting Theory Fizzled So He Launched His Own Phony Assault

The indictment reveals swatting as a significant threat to public figures, not solely a domestic issue.

L.A. County 18-year-old pleads guilty to making 375 'swatting' calls throughout the U.S.

A Lancaster teen admitted to making over 375 false threats, aiming to incite fear and massive police responses across the U.S.
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#cybercrime

Teen swatter-for-hire admits to hundreds of hoax calls

A teenager pleaded guilty to making over 375 fake threats, facing significant prison time for his swatting activities.
Swatting incidents are increasingly used by cybercriminals to extort victims and disrupt services.

Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

An 18-year-old pled guilty to federal charges for a nationwide swatting spree, facing up to five years in prison.

Teen swatter-for-hire admits to hundreds of hoax calls

A teenager pleaded guilty to making over 375 fake threats, facing significant prison time for his swatting activities.
Swatting incidents are increasingly used by cybercriminals to extort victims and disrupt services.

Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

An 18-year-old pled guilty to federal charges for a nationwide swatting spree, facing up to five years in prison.
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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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