November 17, 2024 at 07:42PM A teenager, Alan Filion, pleaded guilty to making over 375 fake threats, known as “swatting.” Facing up to 20 years in prison, he conducted these calls targeting institutions and individuals to extort money. Meanwhile, cybersecurity updates reveal ongoing vulnerabilities in Metabase and D-Link devices, alongside rising online scams tracked by … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 04:42AM Two European men carried out a plot to intimidate and threaten numerous people, including a former U.S. president and members of Congress, by making false police emergency reports at their homes. The targeted individuals included public officials, prominent figures, and private citizens. The defendants are charged with conspiracy and multiple … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 01:34PM CISA Director Jen Easterly confirmed being the target of a swatting attempt on December 30, involving a false report of a shooting at her home. Swatting, a dangerous hoax, has been used for extortion and targeting government officials, including politicians and election officials. The incident is part of a concerning … Read more