Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), discloses her recent encounter with a swatting attack. Easterly describes the incident, occurring on December 30, where false calls to the police claimed a shooting at her Virginia residence.
Despite being alone and the police confirming no actual threat, Easterly emphasizes the troubling trend of swatting attacks targeting public figures, including lawmakers like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
The incident sheds light on the vulnerability of high-profile officials to such dangerous harassment, with reports indicating more than a dozen public officials facing swatting attempts since Christmas.
Notably, even the White House experienced a swatting attempt, revealing the severity of this alarming trend. Easterly, although not seeking controversy, underscores the importance of CISA’s role in securing the 2024 election, emphasizing the tireless efforts of those working to safeguard the democratic process.
