We published a joint advisory with FBI and Australian Cyber Security Centre on recent ransomware activity involving Play ransomware actors. Read the advisory for recommended mitigations. go.dhs.gov/JZa

Hoping everyone across Mississippi makes an effort to stay cyber aware this coming year!

We are currently monitoring any threats to Christmas from the Grinch, who is currently on Mt. Crumpit! MS Highway Patrol & CTED will monitor traffic to ensure Santa & his crew are safe!🎅 MS Homeland Security will be monitoring through the night. Be safe & merry Christmas!🎄

Merry Christmas from MOHS!

Great job done by Capitol Police, MS Homeland Security, MSMBI, and all other agencies involved with handling this matter quickly and efficiently. 👏🏼 The Mississippi State Capitol building has been cleared. There is no further threat to the building or surrounding areas.

MOHS joins all of MS DPS in sending our thoughts and prayers to the men and women of the George County Sheriff's Office tonight and join them as they grieve for the loss of one of their own in the line of duty.

Today is #WearBlueDay! Help raise awareness about #HumanTrafficking by wearing blue. Post a photo of yourself with the hashtag #WearBlueDay and share why you wear blue. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/ZSX

This week we are highlighting Cybersecurity Performance Goal (CPG) 2.H - 🎣Phishing-Resistant Multifactor Authentication (MFA). Adding an extra layer of security like phishing-resistant MFA is the 🥇gold standard for MFA. Implement our CPGs today: cisa.gov/cpg

Are your Facebook and Instagram pages down right now? Today is a great reminder to have MULTIPLE WAYS to get in touch with family and friends: 📱Call or text 💬Social media apps 🕊️Carrier pigeon...? Check out Ready.gov for ways you can prepare for emergencies!

Turn around, don't drown! ✅ Stay away from flooded areas. ✅ Stay indoors if possible. ✅ Seek higher ground if shelter isn't available. Tips: ready.gov/floods

Congratulations to our newest CTED K-9 officers! Officer White and K-9 Coca and Officer Twiner and K-9 Charlie recently graduated from their drug training program and been assigned to the interdiction unit. Welcome to the team! 🐾

If you suspect #HumanTrafficking, don’t hesitate to report it. Save these phone numbers and help fight this crime. 📲

#SilverAlert

Hosting the Public Safety Summit again this year is truly an honor. Our officers, firefighters & prosecutors play vital roles in ensuring the safety of MS citizens. I’m grateful for the chance to come together, enhance relationships & support crucial work.

Congratulations to graduates of Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 68. Each of you answered the call and had the endurance to become state troopers. As I told you yesterday, I support you, I’m proud of you, and I have high expectations for you!

Tune in to SuperTalk Mississippi at 8:05 to hear from Commissioner Sean Tindell and Deputy Director of MS Homeland Security, Jim Brinson!

Today we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on our nation. We will never forget those we lost, and we will always remember those who put their lives on the line to help those in need. Thank you. #NeverForget

Never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 83 years ago today…

Rest in peace Deputy Shields. Prayers to his family, friends, and his fellow deputies…

We’re keeping the dog (no, really, we love K-9 Chip and we won’t let him go).