Man pleads guilty to swatting spree impacting scores of government officials

A Romanian man, Thomas Szabo, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a series of swatting and bomb threats targeting dozens of government officials and institutions. This cybercriminal activity included targeting high-profile individuals such as members of Congress, law enforcement officials, and even threatened violence against the U.S. Capitol. #Swatting #Threats #ThomasSzabo

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Thomas Szabo orchestrated swatting and bomb threats against senior government officials and institutions.
The incidents involved at least 25 members of Congress, law enforcement officials, and federal judiciary members.
Szabo previously threatened to trigger explosives at the U.S. Capitol in 2021 to harm President-elect Joe Biden.
The cybercriminal scheme continued through early January 2024, causing widespread fear and disruption.
Szabo faces up to 15 years in prison and will be sentenced on October 23.