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Biweekly Homeland Security Insights for a Safer New Jersey
 As Independence Day approaches, NJOHSP encourages everyone to enjoy the holiday safely and responsibly.
Whether you're watching fireworks, attending parades, or gathering with family and friends, remember that being aware of your surroundings helps keep our communities safe.
We encourage everyone to embrace "See Something, Say Something." If you notice unusual or suspicious activity or anything out of place, report it to local authorities or contact NJOHSP's 24/7 Counter-Threat Watch Unit at 866-4-SAFE-NJ (866-472-3365) or tips@njohsp.gov.
Thank you for helping to protect New Jersey and have a safe and memorable Fourth of July.
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Domestic Extremists Engage in Targeted Attacks |
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A new NJOHSP assessment concludes that recent targeted threats in New Jersey and across the nation reinforce the findings of the NJOHSP 2025 Threat Assessment that highlights the persistent danger posed by lone offenders who aim to target high-ranking officials associated with corporations, political parties, and government policies.
These extremists have various motives, such as the desire to spread their violent beliefs, encourage others to carry out similar attacks, and start a second civil war to speed up the breakdown of society.
Read the full intelligence note.
NJCCIC: Threat Actors Spotted With Hand in Microsoft’s Cookie Jar
The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell's (NJCCIC) email security solution has observed a phishing campaign aimed at harvesting Microsoft account credentials, multifactor authentication (MFA) tokens, and associated session cookies. Messages in this campaign appear to come from DocuSign, Edward Jones, or American Family Insurance.
A file opens upon clicking the provided link but the document is blurred. Users will be requested to enter Microsoft credentials into an official-looking login page. While it may appear to be a legitimate website, the credentials entered are forwarded to the threat actors. If this sign-in request is approved through a legitimate application, threat actors can capture the session cookie, allowing them access and bypassing the need for MFA.
To avoid this phishing campaign or others like it, refrain from answering unsolicited calls and messages from unknown contacts, reject unexpected MFA code requests you did not initiate, and avoid demands for sensitive information, account access, or monetary value, especially those with urgency.
For more information, view the NJCCIC's latest alerts and advisories.
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 NJOHSP's State Training and Exercise Coordinator Christopher Petrillo speaks with 2025 Police Security Expo attendees.
NJOHSP Showcases Statewide Support at 2025 Police Security Expo
NJOHSP participated in the 2025 Police Security Expo in Atlantic City on June 24–25, joining law enforcement and public safety partners from across the region.
Staff from the Training and Exercise Bureau engaged with attendees, highlighting NJOHSP’s mission and showcasing the tools, programs, and statewide resources available to support those working to protect New Jersey's communities.
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Upcoming Training Programs |
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NJOHSP-Coordinated Training
All NJOHSP-coordinated training courses are posted on the NJOHSP State Training Calendar. The calendar provides a course description, training location, target audience, and point of contact.
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Manager 2, Department of Law and Public Safety
NJOHSP has an opening for a full-time Manager 2, Department of Law and Public Safety position assigned to the Mission Support Bureau within the Intelligence and Operations Division. Under the direction of the Intelligence and Operations Division director, this position will function as the bureau chief for the Mission Support Bureau, leading NJOHSP's 24/7 Counter-Threat Watch Unit, Partner Engagement Unit, and the technical and administrative management and maintenance of the New Jersey Suspicious Activity Reporting System. Outreach responsibilities include leadership of the Partner Engagement Unit, which is comprised of the "Faith, Education, and Public Sector Squad" and "Private Sector and Counter-Threat Coordinator Squad." To apply, view NJOHSP's careers web page.
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Administrative Analyst 3
NJOHSP has an opening for a full-time Administrative Analyst 3 position assigned to the Mission Support Bureau within the Intelligence and Operations Division. The selected candidate will support the technical and administrative management and maintenance of the New Jersey Suspicious Activity Reporting System, which is the critical mechanism used to receive and document threat reports related to counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and targeted violence. The candidate will also share private sector engagement responsibilities, to include advancing public awareness through the Office's "See Something, Say Something" campaign, aimed at increasing threat reporting by the private sector and the general public. To apply, view NJOHSP's careers web page.
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Contact Information
For more information or to share feedback, please contact the Communications Bureau at communications@njohsp.gov.
The NJ Security Spotlight is a biweekly newsletter of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and is intended to provide constituents with important agency updates, publications, and announcements.
Please visit njohsp.gov/connect/nj-security-spotlight to read previous newsletters.
Report Threat-Related Suspicious Activity
Call 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ or email tips@njohsp.gov.
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