Swatting group 'likely responsible' for false active shooter calls at Villanova and others

VILLANOVA, Pa. (WPVI) -- According to a report released Wednesday, analysts with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.

The report states the calls, which were made between August 21 and 25, "resulted in lockdowns, panic, and significant disruptions to campus operations."

The first call was placed last Thursday, August 21, to emergency services at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. "Approximately one hour later, the school announced law enforcement found no evidence of a threat," the report states.

Then, around 4:30 that afternoon, the report states Delaware County's Department of Emergency Services rece