(CNN) - Federal officials warned Friday that the Islamic State poses a threat to churches and other holiday gatherings.
This comes after pro-ISIS websites published a publicly-available list of churches in the U.S.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued the warning out of an abundance of caution. There are no known specific or credible threats.
FBI spokesman Andrew Ames told people to stay aware and report suspicious activity.
"The FBI is aware of the recent link published online that urges attacks against U.S. churches," Ames said. "As with similar threats, the FBI is tracking this matter while we investigate its credibility."
The federal government is working with state and local law enforcement to ensure safety this holiday season.
Copyright 2016 CNN. All rights reserved. Raycom News Network contributed to this report.
This comes after pro-ISIS websites published a publicly-available list of churches in the U.S.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued the warning out of an abundance of caution. There are no known specific or credible threats.
FBI spokesman Andrew Ames told people to stay aware and report suspicious activity.
"The FBI is aware of the recent link published online that urges attacks against U.S. churches," Ames said. "As with similar threats, the FBI is tracking this matter while we investigate its credibility."
The federal government is working with state and local law enforcement to ensure safety this holiday season.
Copyright 2016 CNN. All rights reserved. Raycom News Network contributed to this report.
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