Usual preface, sharing strictly and solely from a security POV to the exclusion of everything else : https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/fbi_crackdown_on_swatting_not/
A spate of high-profile swatting incidents in the US recently forced the FBI into action with its latest awareness campaign about the occasionally deadly practice. The feds issued guidance on how members of the public can protect themselves from swatting, describing the action of making hoax phone calls or emails reporting serious crimes to law enforcement, giving an innocent person’s name, address, and other info to the authorities in the process. The tactic is used by criminals of many flavors – from pranksters looking to cause mischief to those with the intent to seriously harm or intimidate. … However, FBI director Kash Patel assured that the crackdown on swatting wasn’t politically motivated. … “We won’t tolerate the weaponization of law enforcement.” … And if you are ever swatted, the feds say to stay calm and fully comply while officials come to the correct conclusion. …
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