Faith-Based Security Headlines
These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
West Boca Raton man threatened mass shooting at synagogue, arrest report says
According to Morris’ arrest report, a Palm Beach County deputy responded to the suspect’s home on Vineyard Court after one of Morris’ friends called 911 and said Morris had posted threatening messages on Instagram and Discord. When the deputy arrived, he spoke to another man, Morris’ roommate, who also said he was “made aware of threatening posts” by Morris. That roommate then showed the deputy the posts, all of which were antisemitic in nature, the sheriff’s office said. In at least one post, Morris threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a synagogue, without naming a particular one. According to Morris’ arrest report, the roommate said “he has known Morris to suffer from mental health issues; however, he was concerned as he has never made any statements to commit violence like this before.”
Analyst Comments:
Social media can provide threat indicators. It is critical that the public report troubling posts to law enforcement. FB-ISOA’s 26 September 2023 Daily Awareness Post (DAP) highlighted an incident where a concerned citizen reported suspicious activity to the authorities. Law enforcement coordination across multiple jurisdictions, and robust house of worship security prevented a tragedy from occurring.
The U.S. Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators 2021 is a 34-page booklet produced by the Office of the Director of National Security (DNI), FBI, and DHS. The guide provides 43 indicators that US-based violent extremists are preparing an attack. The indicators are broken down by groups that may observe the indicators.
- Family Members and Peers
- Social Media Users
- Community Authority Figures and Members
- Including religious leaders
- Commercial Sector Representatives
- Financial Sector Representatives
There is also a one-page US Violent Extremist desk reference.
The DAP provided additional resources.
Weekly Security Sprint EP 69. Summer Scams & CISA is BIG TIME! Terror Alarms, NTAS Bulletins and FUD! Living on the Edge! Hurricane Season!
The Gate 15 Security Sprint is a weekly rundown of the week’s notable all-hazards security news, risks and threats and some of the key focus areas for organizations to consider behind the headlines. Gate 15 team members discuss physical security, cybersecurity, natural hazards, health threats and other issues across our environment.
On this week’s Security Sprint, Jen and Andy discuss:
- Summer Scams & CISA is BIG TIME!
- Terror Alarms, NTAS Bulletins and FUD!
- Vulnerability Management: Living on the Edge!
- Hurricane Season!
- AI/Preparedness/Resilience
The above Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint website also provides links to many security-related items of interest including:
- Join the new Gate 15 Resilience and Intelligence Portal – the GRIP! and get their daily report, the SUN, TARGET reports, their ransomware digest, partner reports, and more! Join the GRIP!
- TLP:CLEAR | FB-ISAO Newsletter
- America’s rural hospitals keep getting attacked by cybercriminals. Microsoft and Google are working to fix that
Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcasts (gate15.global).
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More Faith-Based Stories
Vandal Defaced UES Synagogue With Anti-Israel Graffiti: NYPD
MA: Salem Church Banner Supporting Peace In Israel Vandalized
OR: St. Michael the Archangel Church recovers stolen tabernacle after overnight burglary
Butler County, PA: Police respond to incident at synagogue
CA: Feds Probe Chapman University for ‘Unchecked Anti-Semitism on Campus’
NY: Auburn church closes due to health and safety concerns
Planned, new NYC migrant shelter at Staten Island church sparks outrage: ‘Have to fight back’
Brooklyn’s ‘bling bishop’ sentenced to nine years for defrauding parishioner
Justice Department Announces Extradition of Indian National Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City (Plot to Murder U.S.-Based Leader of Sikh Separatist Movement)
Paris gunman on the run after horror shooting at mosque filled with worshippers
Italian pro-life offices vandalized for the third time in a year
Record temperatures hit Saudi holy sites during Hajj
Select All-Hazards Stories
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Anti-Israel groups say they sparked recent fires at UC Berkeley
MD: Black Senate candidate’s signs defaced with ‘KKK’ and crosshairs on her forehead: report
Army Lieutenant Colonel Says Lewiston Shooter Had ‘Low Threat’ Profile upon Leaving Hospital (occurred Oct 2023 in Maine)
Terrorist Designation of Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya
Severe Thunderstorms Across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Plains; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Hot Conditions from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast National Weather Service
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CISA: Enhancing Election Security Through Public Communications
Combatting the Rising Threat of Deepfakes in Today’s Digital Landscape
Reuters Institute: Overview and key findings of the 2024 Digital News Report
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