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Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post

Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 17 September 2024

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.

FBI investigating Florida incident as ‘an attempted assassination’ on Trump

Politico reports:

“A witness spotted the suspect flee in a black Nissan, and took photos of the car and license plate, Bradshaw said. The suspect was subsequently stopped in the vehicle and detained by authorities on Interstate 95 in neighboring Martin County.”

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Analyst Comments:

A civilian witness saw something and not only said something, but they also took a photo of the vehicle and license plate. This action and their reporting to local law enforcement facilitated the capture of a would-be assassin. This is a good example of DHS’ If You See Something, Say Something®.

DHS provides How to Report Suspicious Activity. They advise that witnesses should provide the 5Ws:

  • Who or what you saw;
  • When you saw it;
  • Where it occurred; and
  • Why it’s suspicious.

They also provide links to local tip lines but emphasize that if it is an emergency, call 911.

Cyber security guidance for high-profile individuals

The New Zealand government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released cyber security guidance for high-profile individuals.  The guidance outlines best-practice cyber security measures. It explains what high-profile means and details several ways to secure yourself against common threats, including identifying your digital assets, having good password hygiene, and enabling multi-factor authentication.

Analyst Comments:

Leaders of Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) and their members may find themselves “high-profile individuals”. The October 7 Hamas attack and its upcoming anniversary, the ongoing Hamas/Israel Conflict, and current campaign season can put FBOs and their members in the spotlight.

While the NCSC guidance was created for New Zealanders, it can be part of a robust cybersecurity posture. It can be beneficial to receive security suggestions from different perspectives.

Weekly Security Sprint EP 82. Assassination, BEC, and All-Hazards

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, Dave and Andy covered the following:

The above Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint website also provides links to many security-related items of interest.

Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcasts (gate15.global).

More Faith-Based Stories

PA: Church damaged after early morning fire in Centre County and Future uncertain for Centre County church after horrible fire

CT: Man threatened to shoot people at Middletown-Portland Seventh-day Adventist Church: Police & Portland police investigating violent threat directed at Seventh-day Adventists Church, officials say

NC man arrested, accused of making threats on Virginia Beach’s St. John the Apostle

CAIR-WA Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hit-and-Run Targeting Two Muslim Women, Newborn in Stroller

CAIR-NY Condemns Hate Vandalism Targeting Long Island Hindu Temple

Significant Increase in Campus Anti-Israel Activity Marked by Support for Terror and Incidents Targeting Jewish Students, ADL Report Finds

Hate literature now being distributed in Springfield according to local pastor

‘Haitians are not eating pets’: Springfield faith leaders stand with embattled migrants

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

MI: Pastor fired, accused of placing hidden camera in church bathroom

Catholic Priest Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges

SC Church Sued After Multiple Sexual Assault Victims Come Forward

DOJ: Six Members of a Former Cult Convicted of Forced Labor Conspiracy Charges in Years-Long Scheme that Included Multiple Minors

Fresh Wave of Extremist Attacks Hit Nigeria’s Christian Communities

UK: Synagogue evacuated on Shabbat after suspicious packet found nearby

An American pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released

Ecumenical Patriarch: Shooting of Virgin Mary Icon in Switzerland is an act of sacrilege, vandalism

Select All Hazard Stories

Manhunt for I-75 shooting suspect enters second week & With the I-75 shooter still at large, students stay home for a week as police urge residents to avoid some outdoor activities

Arizona Man Accused of Online Terror Threats has Been Arrested in Montana

Springfield, Ohio cancels annual culture celebration amid safety concerns

UK: Man convicted for encouraging violent terrorist acts online

2 Ohio hospitals lock down due to bomb threats

Athens, Tanner students become 9th and 10th arrested for threats from North Alabama

Emergency dispatch center overwhelmed during Georgia high school shooting, 911 calls reveal

Florida Sheriff Fed up With School Shooting Hoaxes Posts Boy’s Mugshot to Social Media and Florida boy, 11, gets handcuffed, thrown in jail after sheriff says he bragged about ‘kill list,’ arsenal of swords and knives

Twenty years later, the National Counterterrorism Center confronts new phase of terrorism

The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com.’

Terrorgram: Saints Culture

Sweeping Iraq Raid Killed 4 ISIS Leaders

Wireless Devices Explode Across Lebanon After Israel Warns Hezbollah

Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time, no injuries reported

Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic National Weather Service

CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update September 13, 2024

Tennessee reports first measles case in 5 years

Did you get a call or email saying you missed jury duty and need to pay? It’s a scam

20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Investment Scams 

Spam With A Political Twist: Fraudsters Are Exploiting The Election Season

Leaked Records Detail Vast Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Ukraine, EU

US Department of State: Alerting the World to RT’s Global Covert Activities

Foreign Threats to Elections in 2024 – Roles and Responsibilities of U.S. Tech Providers

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