Detected on Wednesday 28 October, 08h10
The police prefecture warns about "swatting" and its consequences
The police prefecture reminds that false emergency calls that unnecessarily mobilise intervention forces are punishable by two years' imprisonment and a €38,000 fine.
In brief
Cyber event (severity: info) in Paris, first detected on 28 October 2026 at 08:10. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 28 October 2026 at 08:10.
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- 08h10X (Twitter)Press release28 Oct@prefpolice : #Swatting | Un faux appel aux secours peut avoir de réelles conséquences.
Préfecture de Police (@prefpolice) : #Swatting | Un faux appel aux secours peut avoir de réelles conséquences. En mobilisant inutilement les forces d'intervention, vous risquez de retarder la prise en charge de personnes en situation d'urgence. Ce délit est puni par la loi : 🔴 2 ans d'emprisonnement 🔴 38 000 € d'amende
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#swatting · #faux appels · #préfecture de police
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