The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. On June 16 and June 21, CEP researchers identified posts in a pro-ISIS...
"World Geostrategic Insights interview with Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler on how terrorists operate and finance their activities through cryptocurrencies, the extent to which this phenomenon has been spreading in Europe and the United States, and the prospects for imposing robust regulation on the cryptocurrency industry and preventing the misuse of digital currencies for criminal activities, such as money laundering and terrorist financing."
"Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, the Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), spoke with EER on this episode of the podcast about the use of cryptocurrency and related technologies by terrorists and other malign actors."
Cryptocurrencies are paving the way for extremists and terrorists to facilitate domestic and cross-border funding, while simultaneously working outside regulated channels. On November 3, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Senior Director and former...
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler writes: "Historically, terrorist financing included donations, the misuse of non-profit organisations and criminal acts such as kidnapping, theft or the illicit drug trade and more recently, the exploitation of natural resources. However, with the growing adoption of new technologies, the misuse of cryptocurrencies by violent extremist groups and individuals has emerged as a new and additional financing technology. "
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed for story on the cost of terror attacks, how global terrorist networks organize and fund low-cost attacks, and how extremists are using new technology such as cryptocurrency to finance their activities.
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler discusses the cost of terror attacks, how global terrorist networks organize and fund low-cost attacks, and how extremists are using new technology such as cryptocurrency to finance their activities.
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed about new EUROPOL TE-SAT report on terrorism financing aspects.
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. CEP researchers located a new self-published novel on Amazon from an...
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located a YouTube video advertising a pro...
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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