Swatting
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Huntington Hospital Bomb Threat Linked to Extremist Network ‘764’
A swatting call targeting Huntington Hospital in Pasadena has been linked to ‘764’, an online extremist network known for coercing minors into violent acts.
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Cybercriminals Escalate Tactics: Data Ransom Gang Targets Executives Personally
A data ransom gang known as SLSH is employing extreme tactics, including swatting and personal threats against executives and their families, to extort companies. Experts warn that any engagement beyond refusal only fuels further harassment.
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Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Massive Evacuation at Bell Gardens’ Parkwest Bicycle Casino
A ‘swatting’ hoax involving a bomb threat forced the evacuation of approximately 500 people from the Parkwest Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California, triggering a significant police response and street closures before being declared unfounded.
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False Alarm at Naval Base Ventura County: Port Hueneme Lockdown Lifted Amid Active Shooter Report
A tense morning at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme saw a base-wide lockdown after reports of an active assailant, only for authorities to declare it a false alarm after a thorough sweep. The incident, which caused significant disruption…
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Grove City College Secures Campus After Swatting Incident
Grove City College responded swiftly to a reported threat that state police now confirm was a computer-generated swatting call. The campus was secured, no injuries occurred, and classes will resume as normal.