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What is swatting? Here's what you need to know about the act of making false police reports with malicious intent, and how to protect yourself from it
You can safeguard yourself against swatters by enhancing your digital security.
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Swatting is the act of calling the police on an innocent person with a false claim that the individual is an active shooter, kidnapper, or another type of hostile criminal.
Livestreamers are a common target for swatting since it allows the person calling the police to see the results of their call immediately.
Swatting is recognized as a federal crime in the United States.
If you find yourself at risk of swatting, there are various steps you should take to protect yourself and your personal...
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