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What Is Swatting:
Swatting is the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address. “Swatting” is defined as a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence intended to prompt an immediate law enforcement response.
Swatting is a federal crime in the US — one man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for it. Swatting gets its name from the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) division of police — the sort of police units usually called in to deal with active shooters and similar situations.
To protect yourself from swatting, there are steps you should take to hide personal information. Keep any info about your location private, and use tools to guard your computer’s IP address. If your job involves receiving packages or letters, consider using a P.O. Box — this lets you receive mail away from your home.
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Useful Resources:
Swatting Prevention Registry For Adding Your Address For Police To Check:
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-swatting-before-it-happens-seattle/
What is Swatting and How do you Avoid Becoming a Victim?
https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/cybercrime/what-is-swatting/
All The Resources You Need To Equip Yourself Against Swatting:
https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/swatting
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About The Article Author:
Our mission with FutureSTRONG Academy – to grow children who respect themselves, their time and their capabilities in a world where distractions are just a click or a swipe away.
I see myself as an advocate for bringing social, emotional and character development to families, schools and communities. I never want to let this idea out of my sight – Our children are not just GPAs. I’m a Writer and a Certified Master Coach in NLP and CBT. Until 2017, I was also a Big Data Scientist. In December of 2044, I hope to win the Nobel. Namasté.
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