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Villanova University was targeted by ‘swatting.’ What is it, and how does it affect victims?

Swatting has become more mainstream since 2008 The Federal Protective Service, a law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security, defines swatting as "a malicious act that can ...

Villanova University residence hall evacuated after fake active shooter reported: sources

A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified ...

What is swatting? Was there an active shooter at USC, Villanova? What to know about 'hoax'

Swatting incidents have occurred at Villanova and University of South Carolina in recent days. What is going on? What is ...

Another false emergency report involving a weapon prompts a police search at Villanova University

A second false emergency incident report involving a weapon at Villanova University prompted Radnor Township police to deploy ...
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Villanova University hoax caller sought by FBI, local authorities

Villanova senior Ava Petrosky was part of a group singing at the ceremony when she saw people in the crowd begin to run.

Villanova University dorm evacuated after false threat report, police say

A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified ...

Villanova students process trauma as school seeks ‘return to normalcy’ after active shooter hoax

The day after a false report of an active shooter roiled the Villanova University campus during freshman orientation, campus ...