Pranksters Hijack Smart Devices to Live-Stream Swatting Incidents

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The FBI has released a statement regarding pranksters taking over Internet-connected home security video devices in order to live-stream swatting incidents. Swatting is the practice of falsely reporting crimes at the victims’ residence in order to elicit a police response from law enforcement. By accessing the smart devices located at the victims’ residences, pranksters are […]

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