FBI: Reported ISIS threat against atlanta event not credible

11/22/2015 3:40:08 AM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula)

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed Saturday that it's aware of a reported ISIS threat against WWE Survivor Series event in Atlanta to be held Tuesday but doesn't consider it to be credible.

"The FBI is aware of reports of an alleged threat that includes an Atlanta Georgia venue and event" J. Britt Johnson special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta office said in a statement to (CBS News). "While we take all threats seriously we do not have specific or credible information of an attack at this time. We have however made the proper notifications as we continue to work closely with our law enforcement and private sector partners to keep our community safe" he added.

In a statement Saturday the WWE said it and the Atlanta venue hosting the event have increased security measures to ensure fans' safety.

In a video released Wednesday a hacker group called (Anonymous) said it has taken down more than 20000 ISIS-related Twitter accounts.

Anonymous also said that the ISIS group is planning an assault at the WWE Survivor Series event scheduled to take place in the Philips Arena in Atlanta Sunday as well as attacks at multiple events in Paris according to CBS News.

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