India, July 3 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have indicated that lone wolf attacks are the greatest threats to this year's July 4 celebrations in New York City and San Francisco.

ABC News reported that intelligence bulletins were sent out ahead of the holiday. "We are concerned about the potential threat of copycat attacks inspired by the 2025 New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans and continued messaging [from foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs)] calling for attacks against Western targets," two of the bulletins warn.

Law enforcement agencies are especially focused on individuals acting alone, noting that these so-called "lone offenders" can often operate under the radar ...