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The Threat from Left-Wing, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT)

… Left-Wing, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT) encompasses a wide range … of ideologies. We look at the threat that organisations and individuals face from LASIT. … What is Left-Wing, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT)? … America have targeted educational settings and leisure venues, as opposed to stadiums and event spaces. There have …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , LASI , LASIT , Left Anarchist and Single Issue Terrorist , Single Issue Terrorist , Incel , Extreme views

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

… Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. … collaboration from: Dr Paul Dresser, Professor Mike Rowe and Dr Jamie Harding. … be read as NPSA. In the UK, public-facing products and counter-terrorism vigilance campaigns (VC hereafter) …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… likely employ a low-sophistication methodology in an attack and they can emerge from any ideology. … or Single Issue (LASI). They are also unpredictable and difficult to detect. Some successful S-ITs have … This could include using bladed weapons such as knives. Publicly accessible locations and religious institutions are …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist , Marauding Attack , Venues and Public Spaces , Mental health

Threat from Drones in the UK

… are available in the UK. The vast majority of users possess and operate drones for perfectly lawful reasons. During 2023 … which civilian drones can be adapted for military purposes and used to mount successful attacks. It is likely that … reconnaissance. What does this mean for business and the Public? Businesses and members of the public play a vital …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon , Hostile Reconnaissance , Drone , public spaces , Venues and Public Spaces

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

… where assailants move through a location aiming to find and kill or injure as many people as possible. Most deaths … that your organisation is aware of the heightened risks and adequately prepared for any potential attack. MTAs can … shopping centres, stadiums, theatres, temporary event venues and transport hubs. …
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack , Guidance , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Blunt Weapons , Combined attack , Public Safety

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a number of forms and vary significantly in scale and complexity. Hostile attacks against UK cyberspace are … Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a number of forms and vary significantly in scale and complexity. Ransomware …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , Cyber attacks , Cyber Security , Phishing , National cyber security , Terrorism and cyber threats , Security online , National Cyber Security Centre

Terrorist use of Firearms

… in the UK is not likely, but it is important to understand how the threat of firearms may impact you or your … has been discharged in a terrorist attack on the UK mainland. Although there is a criminal market for firearms in the … of ammunition. What this means for business and the public A terrorist-enabled firearms attack will cause …
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , Threat , Counter Terrorism , Attack , Weapons of Terrorism , Venues and Public Spaces , Guns , Ammunition

Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks

… gives an insight into Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks and Fire as a Weapon (FAW). … for decades. No special skill or training is required and the materials needed to produce fire are widely … for terrorism.  What does this mean for business and the public? The impact of any future use of fire by terrorists …
Keywords: Fire as a weapon , Attack , Attack Methodology , FAW , Arson , Terrorist Attack , Fire , Weapon , Terrorist threat , MTA , Marauding Attack

The Threat from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism

… characterised as Cultural Nationalism, White Nationalism and White Supremacism. … threat from these groups is their ability to radicalise and inspire Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs) . The threat from ERWT in the UK has evolved with several attacks and plots since 2017. Any future ERWT attack in the UK is …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , ERWT , RIGHT-WING , Terrorism , GROUPS , EXTREME , EXTREME RIGHT-WING , THREAT FROM , EXTREME RIGHT-WING TERRORISM , MTA , radicalisation

Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

… to cause harm. This encompasses a wide range of agents and materials including corrosive substances, poisons, toxins, biological organisms and radioactive sources.  These materials can be harmful to … robust response because of the health risks posed to the public. To date, there has been no UK terrorist attack using …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Counter Terrorism