The DHS memo highlighted the vulnerability of US cities to weaponized drones, with extremists potentially modifying drones to carry threats like explosives and chemicals. Despite observing nefarious drone activities, local authorities often lack the authority to intervene. To combat this, the DHS has recommended repositioning CCTV cameras, training police on handling hazardous drones, and deploying sensors for drone detection. The rising threat emphasizes the need for improved countermeasures and preparedness against unmanned aircraft systems.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/intel-officials-police-us-cities-drones-dhs/
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/us-department-of-homeland-security
"id": "us-000122324",
"linkid": "us-department-of-homeland-security",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "12/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "7",
"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Safety',
'location': 'United States',
'type': 'US Cities'}],
'attack_vector': 'Weaponized Drones',
'description': 'The DHS memo highlighted the vulnerability of US cities to '
'weaponized drones, with extremists potentially modifying '
'drones to carry threats like explosives and chemicals. '
'Despite observing nefarious drone activities, local '
'authorities often lack the authority to intervene. To combat '
'this, the DHS has recommended repositioning CCTV cameras, '
'training police on handling hazardous drones, and deploying '
'sensors for drone detection. The rising threat emphasizes the '
'need for improved countermeasures and preparedness against '
'unmanned aircraft systems.',
'lessons_learned': 'Improved countermeasures and preparedness against '
'unmanned aircraft systems are necessary.',
'motivation': 'To cause harm or disruption using weaponized drones',
'recommendations': ['Repositioning CCTV cameras',
'Training police on handling hazardous drones',
'Deploying sensors for drone detection'],
'references': [{'source': 'DHS Memo'}],
'threat_actor': 'Extremists',
'title': 'Weaponized Drones Threat to US Cities',
'type': 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Threat',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'Lack of local authority to intervene with '
'nefarious drone activities'}