CISA boss swatted: 'While my own experience was certainly harrowing, it was unfortunately not unique'

CISA Director Jen Easterly confirmed she was targeted in a December 30 swatting incident, which the report situates within a broader surge of hoax emergency calls and extortion attempts affecting public officials, courts, political figures, and healthcare organizations ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections; it emphasizes the risks and real-world harm of swatting but provides no technical indicators or attribution.