The DHS has identified a growing threat from commercial drones being weaponized by violent extremists in the US. Although technological capabilities are advancing, state and local law enforcement lack the authority and means to effectively counter this new form of aerial menace. Despite efforts to enhance detection and response, including repositioning CCTV and training police to handle hazardous drones, the accessibility of advanced evasion technologies complicates tracking and neutralization efforts. Reports of uncorroborated drone sightings have increased public concern, prompting the DHS to seek expanded legislative counter-drone authorities.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/intel-officials-police-us-cities-drones-dhs/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/us-department-of-homeland-security
"id": "us-001011225",
"linkid": "us-department-of-homeland-security",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "12/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "7",
"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Security',
'location': 'United States',
'name': 'Department of Homeland Security (DHS)',
'type': 'Government Organization'}],
'attack_vector': 'Drones',
'description': 'The DHS has identified a growing threat from commercial '
'drones being weaponized by violent extremists in the US. '
'Although technological capabilities are advancing, state and '
'local law enforcement lack the authority and means to '
'effectively counter this new form of aerial menace. Despite '
'efforts to enhance detection and response, including '
'repositioning CCTV and training police to handle hazardous '
'drones, the accessibility of advanced evasion technologies '
'complicates tracking and neutralization efforts. Reports of '
'uncorroborated drone sightings have increased public concern, '
'prompting the DHS to seek expanded legislative counter-drone '
'authorities.',
'motivation': 'Terrorism',
'response': {'containment_measures': ['Repositioning CCTV',
'Training police to handle hazardous '
'drones'],
'law_enforcement_notified': 'Yes'},
'threat_actor': 'Violent Extremists',
'title': 'Weaponized Drones Threat by Violent Extremists',
'type': 'Weaponized Drones'}