The report largely focused on threats from China and Russia, as well as noting the risks of broader conflict related to Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 attacks.
He is charged with communicating a threat in interstate commerce and faces a maximum of five years in prison.
The updated list is one of the numerous actions Washington has taken in recent years to highlight and restrict Chinese companies that it says may strengthen Beijing's military.
"I do want the American people to know that we cannot afford to sleep on this danger," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Under a plea agreement the prosecution filed at the hearing, the prosecution and the defense agreed to recommend a prison sentence of 8-14 months and a fine between $4,000 and $40,000.
"If you can kill their children we can kill yours,” Reardon, of Millis, Massachusetts, allegedly said.
The bureau cited spikes in both "reporting on potential hate crimes or other criminal violations" and "hoax bomb and active shooter threats," the latter targeting synagogues.
Eyewitness video showed heavy smoke rising from the area; Buffalo airport cancels all flights as FBI investigates.
The FBI director stressed that while heightened vigilance is required "it is by no means a time to panic."
If convicted, Abuayyash could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
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