Tech Against Terrorism
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Saving lives and preventing harm by disrupting terrorist activity online and upholding human rights. Supported by UNCTED
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🔸 Podcast: https://podcast.techagainstterrorism.org/
🔸 Website: https://techagainstterrorism.org/home
🔸 Podcast: https://podcast.techagainstterrorism.org/
✍️ NEW BLOG POST | ISKP’s Online and Militant Operations are Inextricably Linked
We’re excited to launch our blog series, which will showcase insights from TAT experts and leading voices in the field
Lucas Webber, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at TAT, writes our first post: bit.ly/TATbpsb1lw
We’re excited to launch our blog series, which will showcase insights from TAT experts and leading voices in the field
Lucas Webber, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at TAT, writes our first post: bit.ly/TATbpsb1lw
Blog Post: ISKP’s Online and Militant Operations are Inextricably Linked
The online activities of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)’s robust and expanding propaganda apparatus directly strengthen its operational capacity to inflict violence locally, regionally, and in...
techagainstterrorism.org
May 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
✍️ NEW BLOG POST | ISKP’s Online and Militant Operations are Inextricably Linked
We’re excited to launch our blog series, which will showcase insights from TAT experts and leading voices in the field
Lucas Webber, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at TAT, writes our first post: bit.ly/TATbpsb1lw
We’re excited to launch our blog series, which will showcase insights from TAT experts and leading voices in the field
Lucas Webber, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at TAT, writes our first post: bit.ly/TATbpsb1lw
💻 Webinar | Under the Umbrella: The Significance of Unofficial Media Outlets in Terrorists' Use of the Internet
The webinar will explore the proliferation of unofficial VI propaganda outlets and how such networks exploit social media, encrypted applications, and TOWs
Register here: bit.ly/UtUTSUM
The webinar will explore the proliferation of unofficial VI propaganda outlets and how such networks exploit social media, encrypted applications, and TOWs
Register here: bit.ly/UtUTSUM
April 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
💻 Webinar | Under the Umbrella: The Significance of Unofficial Media Outlets in Terrorists' Use of the Internet
The webinar will explore the proliferation of unofficial VI propaganda outlets and how such networks exploit social media, encrypted applications, and TOWs
Register here: bit.ly/UtUTSUM
The webinar will explore the proliferation of unofficial VI propaganda outlets and how such networks exploit social media, encrypted applications, and TOWs
Register here: bit.ly/UtUTSUM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Evolution of the Islamic State: From Regional Force to Global Threat
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Aaron Zelin to chart how IS expanded beyond the Middle East, using technology, propaganda, and local affiliates to spread its ideology globally
Listen: bit.ly/tat4e7x
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Aaron Zelin to chart how IS expanded beyond the Middle East, using technology, propaganda, and local affiliates to spread its ideology globally
Listen: bit.ly/tat4e7x
April 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Evolution of the Islamic State: From Regional Force to Global Threat
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Aaron Zelin to chart how IS expanded beyond the Middle East, using technology, propaganda, and local affiliates to spread its ideology globally
Listen: bit.ly/tat4e7x
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Aaron Zelin to chart how IS expanded beyond the Middle East, using technology, propaganda, and local affiliates to spread its ideology globally
Listen: bit.ly/tat4e7x
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Dark Side of Drone Tech: How Extremists Are Exploiting UAVs
Don Rassler joins Lucas Webber to discuss how terrorist organisations are using drones, the evolving threat landscape, and the countermeasures being developed to mitigate these risks.
Link: bit.ly/tat4e5
Don Rassler joins Lucas Webber to discuss how terrorist organisations are using drones, the evolving threat landscape, and the countermeasures being developed to mitigate these risks.
Link: bit.ly/tat4e5
March 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Dark Side of Drone Tech: How Extremists Are Exploiting UAVs
Don Rassler joins Lucas Webber to discuss how terrorist organisations are using drones, the evolving threat landscape, and the countermeasures being developed to mitigate these risks.
Link: bit.ly/tat4e5
Don Rassler joins Lucas Webber to discuss how terrorist organisations are using drones, the evolving threat landscape, and the countermeasures being developed to mitigate these risks.
Link: bit.ly/tat4e5
📝 Would you like to write for Tech Against Terrorism?
Whether you are an academic, independent researcher, or a professional with an institutional affiliation we want to hear from you!
Click here to submit your proposal: lnkd.in/dagzWsaB
Whether you are an academic, independent researcher, or a professional with an institutional affiliation we want to hear from you!
Click here to submit your proposal: lnkd.in/dagzWsaB
March 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📝 Would you like to write for Tech Against Terrorism?
Whether you are an academic, independent researcher, or a professional with an institutional affiliation we want to hear from you!
Click here to submit your proposal: lnkd.in/dagzWsaB
Whether you are an academic, independent researcher, or a professional with an institutional affiliation we want to hear from you!
Click here to submit your proposal: lnkd.in/dagzWsaB
📰 IN THE NEWS | Pakistan's Arrest Of Islamic State Operative
Read Lucas Webber's (Senior Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism) insights on @rferl.org.web.brid.gy here: www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-a...
Read Lucas Webber's (Senior Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism) insights on @rferl.org.web.brid.gy here: www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-a...
Pakistan's Arrest Of Islamic State Operative Signals Renewed U.S. Cooperation
The arrest of an Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) militant who is suspected of helping plan an attack against the U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2021 marks an upturn in strained ties between Washington an...
www.rferl.org
March 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📰 IN THE NEWS | Pakistan's Arrest Of Islamic State Operative
Read Lucas Webber's (Senior Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism) insights on @rferl.org.web.brid.gy here: www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-a...
Read Lucas Webber's (Senior Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism) insights on @rferl.org.web.brid.gy here: www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-a...
Don't miss out on our upcoming webinar! 👉 2025 Online Threat Landscape: Forecasting Terrorism and Violent Extremism Trends.
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1530 GMT | 1630 CET | 0730 PT
More info here: techagainstterrorism.org/events/webin...
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1530 GMT | 1630 CET | 0730 PT
More info here: techagainstterrorism.org/events/webin...
March 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Don't miss out on our upcoming webinar! 👉 2025 Online Threat Landscape: Forecasting Terrorism and Violent Extremism Trends.
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1530 GMT | 1630 CET | 0730 PT
More info here: techagainstterrorism.org/events/webin...
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025
⏰ Time: 1530 GMT | 1630 CET | 0730 PT
More info here: techagainstterrorism.org/events/webin...
🇫🇷 Join us in Lille for the Trust & Safety #InCyberForum!
Click the link for more info: trust-safety.forum-incyber.com
Click the link to register for our workshops: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Click the link for more info: trust-safety.forum-incyber.com
Click the link to register for our workshops: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🇫🇷 Join us in Lille for the Trust & Safety #InCyberForum!
Click the link for more info: trust-safety.forum-incyber.com
Click the link to register for our workshops: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Click the link for more info: trust-safety.forum-incyber.com
Click the link to register for our workshops: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Game On: How Simulations are Enhancing Counter-Terrorism Responses
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Eleanor Ross of Valens Games
They discuss how immersive wargames are shaping the future of counterterrorism training
Listen here: bit.ly/tat4e4
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Eleanor Ross of Valens Games
They discuss how immersive wargames are shaping the future of counterterrorism training
Listen here: bit.ly/tat4e4
February 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Game On: How Simulations are Enhancing Counter-Terrorism Responses
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Eleanor Ross of Valens Games
They discuss how immersive wargames are shaping the future of counterterrorism training
Listen here: bit.ly/tat4e4
In this episode, Lucas Webber is joined by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Eleanor Ross of Valens Games
They discuss how immersive wargames are shaping the future of counterterrorism training
Listen here: bit.ly/tat4e4
📰 Would you like to join the Tech Against Terrorism team?
We are currently looking for a Press and Strategic Engagement Lead. Click here for more info: app.screenloop.com/careers/quan...
We are currently looking for a Press and Strategic Engagement Lead. Click here for more info: app.screenloop.com/careers/quan...
February 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📰 Would you like to join the Tech Against Terrorism team?
We are currently looking for a Press and Strategic Engagement Lead. Click here for more info: app.screenloop.com/careers/quan...
We are currently looking for a Press and Strategic Engagement Lead. Click here for more info: app.screenloop.com/careers/quan...
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Rise of Jihadism in Central Asia
Lucas Webber is joined by @pannierb.bsky.social to map the history of terrorism in Central Asia
They explore:
💡 The origins of jihadism in Central Asia
💡 The rise of ISKP
💡 The impact of the Assad government’s fall
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep3
Lucas Webber is joined by @pannierb.bsky.social to map the history of terrorism in Central Asia
They explore:
💡 The origins of jihadism in Central Asia
💡 The rise of ISKP
💡 The impact of the Assad government’s fall
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep3
February 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Rise of Jihadism in Central Asia
Lucas Webber is joined by @pannierb.bsky.social to map the history of terrorism in Central Asia
They explore:
💡 The origins of jihadism in Central Asia
💡 The rise of ISKP
💡 The impact of the Assad government’s fall
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep3
Lucas Webber is joined by @pannierb.bsky.social to map the history of terrorism in Central Asia
They explore:
💡 The origins of jihadism in Central Asia
💡 The rise of ISKP
💡 The impact of the Assad government’s fall
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep3
🎙️ How New Technologies Are Fueling Terrorism
Have you tuned in to our podcast episode with
@colinpclarke.bsky.social & Clara Broekaert?
Find out:
🔎 How terrorists are using 3D printers
🔎 Why quantum computing poses an underestimated risk
🔎 The truth about AI misuse by terrorists
bit.ly/TATep2
Have you tuned in to our podcast episode with
@colinpclarke.bsky.social & Clara Broekaert?
Find out:
🔎 How terrorists are using 3D printers
🔎 Why quantum computing poses an underestimated risk
🔎 The truth about AI misuse by terrorists
bit.ly/TATep2
February 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🎙️ How New Technologies Are Fueling Terrorism
Have you tuned in to our podcast episode with
@colinpclarke.bsky.social & Clara Broekaert?
Find out:
🔎 How terrorists are using 3D printers
🔎 Why quantum computing poses an underestimated risk
🔎 The truth about AI misuse by terrorists
bit.ly/TATep2
Have you tuned in to our podcast episode with
@colinpclarke.bsky.social & Clara Broekaert?
Find out:
🔎 How terrorists are using 3D printers
🔎 Why quantum computing poses an underestimated risk
🔎 The truth about AI misuse by terrorists
bit.ly/TATep2
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | How New Technologies Are Fueling Terrorism
Lucas Webber is joined by experts @colinpclarke.bsky.social and Clara Broekaert to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the threat landscape and what’s next on the horizon
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep2
Lucas Webber is joined by experts @colinpclarke.bsky.social and Clara Broekaert to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the threat landscape and what’s next on the horizon
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep2
January 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | How New Technologies Are Fueling Terrorism
Lucas Webber is joined by experts @colinpclarke.bsky.social and Clara Broekaert to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the threat landscape and what’s next on the horizon
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep2
Lucas Webber is joined by experts @colinpclarke.bsky.social and Clara Broekaert to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the threat landscape and what’s next on the horizon
Listen here: bit.ly/TATep2
📻 This morning, our Executive Director joined BBC Radio 5 to discuss pressing issues surrounding online radicalisation, the Southport attack, and the urgent need for stricter regulations on weapon sales online.
Listen to the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDG...
Listen to the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDG...
BBC Radio 5: Southport attack, freedom of speech, and purchasing weapons online
YouTube video by Tech Against Terrorism
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January 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📻 This morning, our Executive Director joined BBC Radio 5 to discuss pressing issues surrounding online radicalisation, the Southport attack, and the urgent need for stricter regulations on weapon sales online.
Listen to the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDG...
Listen to the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDG...
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Davos calling. And yes, this is real. From Idlib to Davos in 6 weeks 🤯
January 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Davos calling. And yes, this is real. From Idlib to Davos in 6 weeks 🤯
➡️ “The Islamic State has aggressively and persistently leveraged hostile sentiments stirred up by the Israeli military response to Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack and the subsequent prolonged conflict"
Read our latest interview on @theguardian.com here: bit.ly/42k3Iv8
Read our latest interview on @theguardian.com here: bit.ly/42k3Iv8
Role of US servicemen in acts of extremist violence under scrutiny
Active duty servicemen and veterans statistically most likely demographic to be ‘mass casualty offender’
bit.ly
January 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
➡️ “The Islamic State has aggressively and persistently leveraged hostile sentiments stirred up by the Israeli military response to Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack and the subsequent prolonged conflict"
Read our latest interview on @theguardian.com here: bit.ly/42k3Iv8
Read our latest interview on @theguardian.com here: bit.ly/42k3Iv8
💰 How do terrorist organisations raise, store and transfer finances?
To find out, listen to our latest podcast episode "Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age" featuring Dr Jessica Davis (President and Principal Consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence.
Listen here: bit.ly/3ClX6Sj
To find out, listen to our latest podcast episode "Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age" featuring Dr Jessica Davis (President and Principal Consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence.
Listen here: bit.ly/3ClX6Sj
January 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
💰 How do terrorist organisations raise, store and transfer finances?
To find out, listen to our latest podcast episode "Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age" featuring Dr Jessica Davis (President and Principal Consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence.
Listen here: bit.ly/3ClX6Sj
To find out, listen to our latest podcast episode "Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age" featuring Dr Jessica Davis (President and Principal Consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence.
Listen here: bit.ly/3ClX6Sj
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Highlights: Caretaker government breaks up first Islamic State cell since fall of regime, Ahmad al-Shar'a meets delegations from Oman and Lebanon, Syrian caretaker FM travels to Saudi Arabia again, among other things
Diary of the Syrian Transition - January 11, 2025 www.jihadologyplus.com/p/diary-of-t...
Diary of the Syrian Transition - January 11, 2025
Highlights: Caretaker government breaks up first Islamic State cell since fall of regime, Ahmad al-Shar'a meets delegations from Oman and Lebanon, Syrian caretaker FM travels to Saudi Arabia again
www.jihadologyplus.com
January 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Highlights: Caretaker government breaks up first Islamic State cell since fall of regime, Ahmad al-Shar'a meets delegations from Oman and Lebanon, Syrian caretaker FM travels to Saudi Arabia again, among other things
Reposted by Tech Against Terrorism
ISIS supporters report new wave of Telegram channel & account deletions totaling several thousand over past 2 days.
In latest purge, Telegram Messenger removed a resurgent network targeted earlier this year, as well as core Islamic State channels active for several years
In latest purge, Telegram Messenger removed a resurgent network targeted earlier this year, as well as core Islamic State channels active for several years
December 3, 2024 at 12:29 AM
ISIS supporters report new wave of Telegram channel & account deletions totaling several thousand over past 2 days.
In latest purge, Telegram Messenger removed a resurgent network targeted earlier this year, as well as core Islamic State channels active for several years
In latest purge, Telegram Messenger removed a resurgent network targeted earlier this year, as well as core Islamic State channels active for several years
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age
Introducing Season 4 of the Tech Against Terrorism Podcast!
Join Lucas Webber in conversation with the internationally renowned terrorism finance expert Dr Jessica Davis
Listen here: bit.ly/TAT4ep1
Introducing Season 4 of the Tech Against Terrorism Podcast!
Join Lucas Webber in conversation with the internationally renowned terrorism finance expert Dr Jessica Davis
Listen here: bit.ly/TAT4ep1
January 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Disrupting Terrorist Financing in the Digital Age
Introducing Season 4 of the Tech Against Terrorism Podcast!
Join Lucas Webber in conversation with the internationally renowned terrorism finance expert Dr Jessica Davis
Listen here: bit.ly/TAT4ep1
Introducing Season 4 of the Tech Against Terrorism Podcast!
Join Lucas Webber in conversation with the internationally renowned terrorism finance expert Dr Jessica Davis
Listen here: bit.ly/TAT4ep1
🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT | Season 4 of our podcast launches tomorrow!
Join us as we speak to the world’s leading experts in this field to uncover the latest insights, research, and strategies for tackling online extremism
Press play to listen to a snippet of Episode 1 featuring Dr Jessica Davis ⤵️
Join us as we speak to the world’s leading experts in this field to uncover the latest insights, research, and strategies for tackling online extremism
Press play to listen to a snippet of Episode 1 featuring Dr Jessica Davis ⤵️
January 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT | Season 4 of our podcast launches tomorrow!
Join us as we speak to the world’s leading experts in this field to uncover the latest insights, research, and strategies for tackling online extremism
Press play to listen to a snippet of Episode 1 featuring Dr Jessica Davis ⤵️
Join us as we speak to the world’s leading experts in this field to uncover the latest insights, research, and strategies for tackling online extremism
Press play to listen to a snippet of Episode 1 featuring Dr Jessica Davis ⤵️
📰 IN THE NEWS | Deadly New Orleans attack underscores looming threat of IS attacks in the US
Lucas Webber, our senior threat intelligence analyst, shared his insights with The Guardian about the potential threat posed by IS to the US
Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Lucas Webber, our senior threat intelligence analyst, shared his insights with The Guardian about the potential threat posed by IS to the US
Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
January 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📰 IN THE NEWS | Deadly New Orleans attack underscores looming threat of IS attacks in the US
Lucas Webber, our senior threat intelligence analyst, shared his insights with The Guardian about the potential threat posed by IS to the US
Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Lucas Webber, our senior threat intelligence analyst, shared his insights with The Guardian about the potential threat posed by IS to the US
Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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The New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks show stark media bias: Jabbar's act labeled terrorism, Livelsberger's a "mental health tragedy." Our research finds Muslim-perpetrated attacks receive more coverage and are more often framed as ideological.
Full paper: pt.icct.nl/article/unco...
Full paper: pt.icct.nl/article/unco...
Uncovering the Bias and Prejudice in Reporting on Islamist and Non-Islamist Terrorist Attacks in British and US Newspapers | Perspectives on Terrorism
This article presents an empirical analysis that unveils systematic biases in how major US and UK print media outlets portray terrorist attacks carried out by Muslim versus non-Muslim perpetrators. Em...
pt.icct.nl
January 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks show stark media bias: Jabbar's act labeled terrorism, Livelsberger's a "mental health tragedy." Our research finds Muslim-perpetrated attacks receive more coverage and are more often framed as ideological.
Full paper: pt.icct.nl/article/unco...
Full paper: pt.icct.nl/article/unco...
To be fair to Meta these bots have been around for some time without there being many issues. Perhaps best to get ahead and set good standards.
Question is: what are those standards and how can we encourage all platforms to adopt a common approach to GenAI profiles?
Question is: what are those standards and how can we encourage all platforms to adopt a common approach to GenAI profiles?
Meta envisions filling social networks with AI-generated bots that would blend with humans. Making it in ways indistinguishable from humans would be illegal considering EU AI Act. My assessment. blog.lukaszolejnik.com/filling-soci...
Filling social media with indistinguishable AI-bots is illegal with EU AI Act
Meta considers a future where AI-generated bots, avatars or artificial accounts seamlessly integrate into its platforms, filling networks with artificial agents that mimic human users. I must repeat: ...
blog.lukaszolejnik.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
To be fair to Meta these bots have been around for some time without there being many issues. Perhaps best to get ahead and set good standards.
Question is: what are those standards and how can we encourage all platforms to adopt a common approach to GenAI profiles?
Question is: what are those standards and how can we encourage all platforms to adopt a common approach to GenAI profiles?
GenerativeAI is potentially a game-changer for content moderation - deploying it cost-effectively is the biggest challenge!
More generally SaaS products that integrate GenAI are going to struggle with passing on the variable costs associated with features enhanced by LLMs
More generally SaaS products that integrate GenAI are going to struggle with passing on the variable costs associated with features enhanced by LLMs
OpenAI is completely screwed. If they're losing money on $200/month, they're losing it on $20/month and their real costs are so much higher than they can ever get anyone to pay. A pale horse.
techcrunch.com/2025/01/05/o...
techcrunch.com/2025/01/05/o...
January 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
GenerativeAI is potentially a game-changer for content moderation - deploying it cost-effectively is the biggest challenge!
More generally SaaS products that integrate GenAI are going to struggle with passing on the variable costs associated with features enhanced by LLMs
More generally SaaS products that integrate GenAI are going to struggle with passing on the variable costs associated with features enhanced by LLMs