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The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is an academic research initiative backed by The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, a special project delivered by @csns-uk.bsky.social.
Following the 2 Oct attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, mis/disinformation and violent reactionary content exploded online.
Ella Goldschmied from @vpnderad.bsky.social analyses the crucial 'attention window' - when online narratives take shape and can fuel or prevent radicalisation.
Ella Goldschmied from @vpnderad.bsky.social analyses the crucial 'attention window' - when online narratives take shape and can fuel or prevent radicalisation.
The Attention Window: Online Ecosystems of Rage, Mobilisation, and Extremist Narratives Following the Heaton Park Synagogue Attack - GNET
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November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Following the 2 Oct attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, mis/disinformation and violent reactionary content exploded online.
Ella Goldschmied from @vpnderad.bsky.social analyses the crucial 'attention window' - when online narratives take shape and can fuel or prevent radicalisation.
Ella Goldschmied from @vpnderad.bsky.social analyses the crucial 'attention window' - when online narratives take shape and can fuel or prevent radicalisation.
In our latest Insight, Imtiaz Baloch examines the strategies, narratives, and fundraising efforts used during the recent #flooding events in #Pakistan by militants seeking to exploit the state’s governance weaknesses amid growing climate vulnerabilities.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
Climate Catastrophe: Militants’ Manipulation of Climate Narratives in Pakistan - GNET
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November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In our latest Insight, Imtiaz Baloch examines the strategies, narratives, and fundraising efforts used during the recent #flooding events in #Pakistan by militants seeking to exploit the state’s governance weaknesses amid growing climate vulnerabilities.
#ClimateChange
#ClimateChange
Today, Alessandro Bolpagni and Eleonora Ristuccia discuss the return of the Electronic Horizon Foundation to the Islamic State information environment by analysing its most recent propaganda material and potential explanations for its re-emergence.
Islamic State Information Technology: The New “Security Tips Series” of Electronic Horizon Foundation - GNET
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October 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Today, Alessandro Bolpagni and Eleonora Ristuccia discuss the return of the Electronic Horizon Foundation to the Islamic State information environment by analysing its most recent propaganda material and potential explanations for its re-emergence.
Linda Schlegel, @constantinwinkler.bsky.social and Lars Wiegold explore how extremist actors across the ideological spectrum are exploiting gaming spaces such as #Roblox for youth radicalisation. They conclude by offering key insights for platform content moderation and P/CVE practice.
Youth Radicalisation in the Gaming Sphere: An Exploration of Identity-Based Hate and Extremist Content on Roblox - GNET
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October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Linda Schlegel, @constantinwinkler.bsky.social and Lars Wiegold explore how extremist actors across the ideological spectrum are exploiting gaming spaces such as #Roblox for youth radicalisation. They conclude by offering key insights for platform content moderation and P/CVE practice.
To coincide with Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Adam Rousselle explores emerging regulatory and tech trends aimed at closing the global enforcement gap in counter-terrorist financing, shifting from reactive disruption toward proactive resilience.
#GlobalMILWeek
#GlobalMILWeek
Closing the Enforcement Gap: AI, Illicit Liquidity, and the Next Phase of Counter-Terrorist Finance - GNET
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October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
To coincide with Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Adam Rousselle explores emerging regulatory and tech trends aimed at closing the global enforcement gap in counter-terrorist financing, shifting from reactive disruption toward proactive resilience.
#GlobalMILWeek
#GlobalMILWeek
Despite warnings about the risk of malicious use of #AI, #policy frameworks lag behind the rapid adaptation of the technology by TVEs.
Kevin Marc Blasiak and Daniel Levenson examine the tension between emerging technologies, TVEs’ capacity to innovate, and policy.
Kevin Marc Blasiak and Daniel Levenson examine the tension between emerging technologies, TVEs’ capacity to innovate, and policy.
Malicious Use of AI and the Race to Respond: Innovation, Regulation, and Risk - GNET
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October 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today, Nina Kurt examines ICERAID, an app linked to ex–Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. The app offers crypto rewards for reporting “suspected” undocumented immigrants - blending AI, surveillance, and vigilantism into an app with extremist ties.
ICERAID: Surveillance, Vigilantism, and Crypto-Rewards - GNET
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October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today, Nina Kurt examines ICERAID, an app linked to ex–Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. The app offers crypto rewards for reporting “suspected” undocumented immigrants - blending AI, surveillance, and vigilantism into an app with extremist ties.
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📆 Join us for our Engelsberg Annual Lecture in Applied History, coming up later this month! This year, we are honoured to host speakers @kschake.bsky.social & Prof Francis Gavin
🕡 30 Oct, 18:30–20:00 GMT
📍 Strand Campus
👇 Registration is now open www.kcl.ac.uk/events/engel...
🕡 30 Oct, 18:30–20:00 GMT
📍 Strand Campus
👇 Registration is now open www.kcl.ac.uk/events/engel...
Engelsberg Annual Lecture in Applied History | King's College London
The Centre for Statecraft & National Security will host its Annual Lecture in Applied History. This year, we are honoured to host Dr Kori Schake and Professor Francis Gavin, who will be speaking about...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📆 Join us for our Engelsberg Annual Lecture in Applied History, coming up later this month! This year, we are honoured to host speakers @kschake.bsky.social & Prof Francis Gavin
🕡 30 Oct, 18:30–20:00 GMT
📍 Strand Campus
👇 Registration is now open www.kcl.ac.uk/events/engel...
🕡 30 Oct, 18:30–20:00 GMT
📍 Strand Campus
👇 Registration is now open www.kcl.ac.uk/events/engel...
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"In these ways, digital technologies do not merely enable abuse. Instead, they constitute the infrastructure of everyday extremism" - a great piece on the overlap between extremism, tech, and gender
Digital infrastructures enable everyday gender-based extremism, argues Dr Se Youn Park. By spotlighting #SouthKorea’s molka and Nth Room, Dr Park analyses how platforms and design features co-produce environments that monetise and normalise misogynistic harm.
Everyday Extremism: Molka, Nth Room, and the Infrastructure of Digital Misogyny - GNET
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"In these ways, digital technologies do not merely enable abuse. Instead, they constitute the infrastructure of everyday extremism" - a great piece on the overlap between extremism, tech, and gender
Digital infrastructures enable everyday gender-based extremism, argues Dr Se Youn Park. By spotlighting #SouthKorea’s molka and Nth Room, Dr Park analyses how platforms and design features co-produce environments that monetise and normalise misogynistic harm.
Everyday Extremism: Molka, Nth Room, and the Infrastructure of Digital Misogyny - GNET
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October 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Digital infrastructures enable everyday gender-based extremism, argues Dr Se Youn Park. By spotlighting #SouthKorea’s molka and Nth Room, Dr Park analyses how platforms and design features co-produce environments that monetise and normalise misogynistic harm.
Paula Núñez-Guerra analyses the pages of Light of Darkness, ISKP's digital handbook. She argues that its focus on OPSEC and controlled use of AI highlights an ongoing effort to preserve its online presence while evading algorithmic censorship.
Light of Darkness: An Analysis of ISKP’s Digital Handbook - GNET
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October 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Paula Núñez-Guerra analyses the pages of Light of Darkness, ISKP's digital handbook. She argues that its focus on OPSEC and controlled use of AI highlights an ongoing effort to preserve its online presence while evading algorithmic censorship.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and reports that the suspect etched obscure internet memes onto recovered bullet casings, @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social examines the rise of inscribed and decorated firearms in political violence and argues such markings are deliberate communicative acts.
Symbols and Scripts: Firearms as Artefacts of Extremist Violence - GNET
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October 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and reports that the suspect etched obscure internet memes onto recovered bullet casings, @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social examines the rise of inscribed and decorated firearms in political violence and argues such markings are deliberate communicative acts.
Today, Michaela Rana narrows in on #Australia's landscape of 'digital natives'. She examines case studies of youth involvement in terrorism-related offences and addresses both the response and responsibility of tech platforms in countering online radicalisation.
‘The Generation of ‘Digital Natives’: How Far-Right Extremists Target Australian Youth Online for Radicalisation and Recruitment’ - GNET
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October 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today, Michaela Rana narrows in on #Australia's landscape of 'digital natives'. She examines case studies of youth involvement in terrorism-related offences and addresses both the response and responsibility of tech platforms in countering online radicalisation.
Timothy Kappler explores #OSINT-driven extremism: its strategic effects and how tech & other stakeholders can fight back — from enhanced moderation to cross-platform intelligence sharing — to raise the costs for extremists.
OSINT: The Digital Force-Multiplier for Extremist Violence - GNET
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October 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Timothy Kappler explores #OSINT-driven extremism: its strategic effects and how tech & other stakeholders can fight back — from enhanced moderation to cross-platform intelligence sharing — to raise the costs for extremists.
Ghost guns, in particular 3D-printed guns, have been gaining popularity among youth, with several violent extremist examples in recent years. Rueben Dass aims to shed light on the global trends pertaining to youth involvement with 3DPFs with this Insight.
Gen-Zs and Ghost Guns: Trends, Threats and Implications - GNET
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Ghost guns, in particular 3D-printed guns, have been gaining popularity among youth, with several violent extremist examples in recent years. Rueben Dass aims to shed light on the global trends pertaining to youth involvement with 3DPFs with this Insight.
Today, Tore Refslund Hamming discusses how gaming platforms have become attractive digital spaces for extremists, focusing specifically on #Roblox and recent cases of extremist exploitation.
Virtual Worlds, Real Threats: Violent Extremist Exploitation of Roblox and Wider Gaming Ecosystems - GNET
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September 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Today, Tore Refslund Hamming discusses how gaming platforms have become attractive digital spaces for extremists, focusing specifically on #Roblox and recent cases of extremist exploitation.
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New piece countering hype on terrorist use of Gen AI. Adoption has been slow and its impact minimal, in contrast with criminals (where the impacts have been immediate & significant). But, we should anticipate an increase in adoption, largely in line with broader societal trends in future
Despite widespread warnings, terrorists’ adoption of Generative AI has so far been largely ad hoc and experimental. @davidwellsct.bsky.social contrasts TVE GenAI use with serious/organised crime, and outlines what could shape future adoption.
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Mapping Terrorist AI Use: Identifying Factors Behind a Relatively Slow Adoption Rate - GNET
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September 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
New piece countering hype on terrorist use of Gen AI. Adoption has been slow and its impact minimal, in contrast with criminals (where the impacts have been immediate & significant). But, we should anticipate an increase in adoption, largely in line with broader societal trends in future
Despite widespread warnings, terrorists’ adoption of Generative AI has so far been largely ad hoc and experimental. @davidwellsct.bsky.social contrasts TVE GenAI use with serious/organised crime, and outlines what could shape future adoption.
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Mapping Terrorist AI Use: Identifying Factors Behind a Relatively Slow Adoption Rate - GNET
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September 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Despite widespread warnings, terrorists’ adoption of Generative AI has so far been largely ad hoc and experimental. @davidwellsct.bsky.social contrasts TVE GenAI use with serious/organised crime, and outlines what could shape future adoption.
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Explore @gnetresearch.bsky.social’s PhD Researcher Series:
➡️ Sovereign Solutions: Extremist seller crimes & digital footprints
➡️ Antisemitism & Terrorist Manifestos: Online influence on beliefs
➡️ BR-ECHO: Countering extremism in Brazilian Portuguese
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#GNET #CVE
➡️ Sovereign Solutions: Extremist seller crimes & digital footprints
➡️ Antisemitism & Terrorist Manifestos: Online influence on beliefs
➡️ BR-ECHO: Countering extremism in Brazilian Portuguese
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#GNET #CVE
September 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Explore @gnetresearch.bsky.social’s PhD Researcher Series:
➡️ Sovereign Solutions: Extremist seller crimes & digital footprints
➡️ Antisemitism & Terrorist Manifestos: Online influence on beliefs
➡️ BR-ECHO: Countering extremism in Brazilian Portuguese
🔗 gnet-research.org/insights/
#GNET #CVE
➡️ Sovereign Solutions: Extremist seller crimes & digital footprints
➡️ Antisemitism & Terrorist Manifestos: Online influence on beliefs
➡️ BR-ECHO: Countering extremism in Brazilian Portuguese
🔗 gnet-research.org/insights/
#GNET #CVE
🗓️ One day until our webinar - 'Terrorist Financing: Trends, Technologies, & Countermeasures', tomorrow at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST.
Register now by clicking the details below.
Register now by clicking the details below.
Join us for our next webinar💻
🗓️ Tues, Sept 16 | 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST
‘Terrorist Financing: Trends, Technologies, and Countermeasures.'
Featuring presentations from @jessmarindavis.bsky.social, Stephen Reimer, and Adam Rousselle.
Speakers + registration:
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🗓️ Tues, Sept 16 | 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST
‘Terrorist Financing: Trends, Technologies, and Countermeasures.'
Featuring presentations from @jessmarindavis.bsky.social, Stephen Reimer, and Adam Rousselle.
Speakers + registration:
gnet-research.org/event/gnet-w...
GNET Webinar – Terrorist Financing: Trends, Technologies, and Countermeasures - GNET
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September 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🗓️ One day until our webinar - 'Terrorist Financing: Trends, Technologies, & Countermeasures', tomorrow at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST.
Register now by clicking the details below.
Register now by clicking the details below.
Today, Abdul Basit analyses Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's propaganda arm, Umar Media, and its evolution, content, and expansion.
Evolution, Expansion and Diversification: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Umar Media - GNET
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September 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Today, Abdul Basit analyses Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's propaganda arm, Umar Media, and its evolution, content, and expansion.
Today, Stephen Reimer analyses the Financial Action Task Force (#FATF)'s recently published 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks' report. He explains the FATF's role in shaping CFT measures, and why what it says really matters for practitioners concerned with terrorism financing (TF).
State of the Art: Unpacking the FATF’s Terrorist Financing Threat Assessment - GNET
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September 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Today, Stephen Reimer analyses the Financial Action Task Force (#FATF)'s recently published 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks' report. He explains the FATF's role in shaping CFT measures, and why what it says really matters for practitioners concerned with terrorism financing (TF).
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Also going to plug mine and @jonlewis27.bsky.social's @gnetresearch.bsky.social article from earlier this year about the case and how legislators have failed to meet the moment.
Droning On: The Response to Use of Drones by Domestic Violent Extremists - GNET
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September 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Also going to plug mine and @jonlewis27.bsky.social's @gnetresearch.bsky.social article from earlier this year about the case and how legislators have failed to meet the moment.
Today, Dr. Linda Schlegel and Vivienne Ohlenforst offer a preliminary exploration of opportunities for gaming-related tertiary prevention and disengagement approaches, as well as the challenges that may arise for P/CVE practitioners in the space.
Can Gaming Support Disengagement? Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Innovative Disengagement Approaches - GNET
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September 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today, Dr. Linda Schlegel and Vivienne Ohlenforst offer a preliminary exploration of opportunities for gaming-related tertiary prevention and disengagement approaches, as well as the challenges that may arise for P/CVE practitioners in the space.
Ashreet Acharya maps the evolution of fundraising tactics used by VEOs across #SouthAsia. He draws on recent open-source case studies to analyse how extremist actors misuse cryptocurrency, crowdfunding platforms, and digital payment apps.
Beyond Hawala: Emerging Online Financing Trends Among South Asian Violent Extremist Groups in 2025 - GNET
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September 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Ashreet Acharya maps the evolution of fundraising tactics used by VEOs across #SouthAsia. He draws on recent open-source case studies to analyse how extremist actors misuse cryptocurrency, crowdfunding platforms, and digital payment apps.