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The Threat from Islamist Terrorism

… from attacks directed and enabled by Islamist terrorist groups overseas, a threat will remain as long as al-Qa’ida … of ‘Khilafah’ or an Islamic Caliphate. While some Islamist groups do not advocate violence in furtherance of these … decades. Notable amongst these are Salafi-Jihadi terrorist groups al-Qaida (AQ), formed in late 1990s in Afghanistan by …
Keywords: Terrorism , Threat analysis , Risk , Threat , Islamist Terrorism , insights , Intelligence assessments

The Threat from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism

… Assessment Since 2016, the UK has proscribed five ERWT groups, all of whom hold a White Supremacist ideology. The primary threat from these groups is their ability to radicalise and inspire … a cohesive body, rather a fragmented movement made up of groups and individuals with a range of ideologies. These can …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , ERWT , RIGHT-WING , Terrorism , GROUPS , EXTREME , EXTREME RIGHT-WING , THREAT FROM , EXTREME RIGHT-WING TERRORISM

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… hostile cyber activity to specific named terrorist groups or their supporter networks. The nature of online … and website defacement. It is almost certain most terrorist groups and their supporters lack sufficient knowledge and …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks

… one of several simple methodologies promoted by terrorist groups in recent years that can be used alongside other … targets. Despite propaganda from Islamist Terrorist groups advocating the use of fire in attacks against the …
Keywords: Fire as a weapon , Attack , Attack Methodology , FAW , Arson , Terrorist Attack , Fire , Weapon , Terrorist threat , MTA , Marauding Attack

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… years. This includes operational guidance from terrorist groups such as al-Qaida (AQ) and Daesh encouraging … a “terrorist attack” and pledged to combat far-right groups and online hate.  On 10 February 2023, an east …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

Threat from Drones in the UK

… seek to learn from these developments.   While terrorist groups have made extensive use of drones in overseas … sensitive locations. How have drones been used by terrorist groups? One of the earliest uses of a remotely piloted … not clear how many of these were credible. At the same time groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah were experimenting with …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… which encourages S-IT attacks. Supporters of terrorist groups continue to leverage armed conflicts overseas for …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

… following: A lone attacker, multiple attackers or multiple groups of attackers Arrival at a location on foot, in a …
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack

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

… fallout). How has CBRN previously been used by terrorist groups worldwide? Globally, there has been a very small … them will also vary, as well as the ability of terrorist groups to use them.   What does this mean for UK Businesses …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology

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

… products and communication(s) and the impact on minority groups. As Tankebe warns, ‘a major cautionary tale in … guidance, products and communications on minority groups.   Objectives Identify whether NaCTSO’s guidance, … NaCTSO’s guidance, products and communications on minority groups; Understand how NaCTSO’s guidance, products and …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness