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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 14h

Explore the latest @gnetresearch.bsky.social Insights on emerging digital threats:

➡️ Mapping factors in terrorist AI use
➡️ Gen-Zs and the threat of 'ghost guns'
➡️ New online financing trends in South Asia
➡️ Unpacking the FATF's threat assessment

Read here: gnet-research.org/insights/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 5d

Explore recent @gnetresearch.bsky.social insights on violent extremism online:

➡️ Building Community, Spreading Hate: Extremism, Hate, and Arma 3
➡️ Voices of Extremism: The Rise of Ala Nahjen Qaweem Foundation

gnet-research.org/insights/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 5d

Teaming up with UNCTED at #UNGA80, GIFCT brought together industry leaders and researchers. Our focus: protecting kids and teens from terrorists online and off.

Check out our blog for all the insights: gifct.org/2025/10/03/o...

#DigitalSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 6d

British Counter Terrorism Policing has officially declared this a terrorist incident, and two arrests have been made.

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 6d

Following the recent events in Crumpsall, UK,
@gifct.bsky.social has activated our Incident Response Framework. We're collaborating with partners to monitor and address related content and provide support. Our thoughts are with the affected communities.
#OnlineSafety #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 11d

GIFCT, Public Safety Canada, and UNCTED teamed up at #UNGA80 for a roundtable on protecting youth from radicalization. We brought together stakeholders to talk about how to keep young people safe online. It was a great discussion on the importance of working together. #DigitalSafety #ProtectChildren

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 12d

Teaming up with UNCTED at #UNGA80, GIFCT brought together industry leaders and researchers. Our focus: protecting kids and teens from terrorists online and off.

Stay tuned for the event blog.

#DigitalSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 13d

@gifct.bsky.social was at a great session with the Christchurch Call Foundation at #UNGA80. We discussed how to tackle terrorist content online with a community of global partners. It's all about working together for a safer internet.

#DigitalSafety #GIFCTUNGA80

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 13d

GIFCT has launched a new Incident Response Framework! It's designed to help our members respond quickly and effectively to offline events, with better information sharing and communication. Learn more on our blog! gifct.org/2025/09/24/g... #GIFCT #OnlineSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 14d

Working with the UN, @gifct.bsky.social is convening a critical event at #UNGA80. We're bringing together experts to talk about how to protect kids and teens from terrorists and violent extremists, both online and off. Our goal: to strengthen global efforts. #DigitalSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 14d

Following the recent events in Dallas, @gifct.bsky.social has activated our Incident Response Framework. We're collaborating with partners to monitor and address related content, and provide support. Our thoughts are with the affected communities.

#OnlineSafety #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 15d

GIFCT attended a great Tech Coalition briefing at #UNGA80. We discussed how to better measure progress on online child safety. At GIFCT, we're proud to collaborate on solutions that protect children from online threats.

#DigitalSafety #ProtectChildren

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 16d

At the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, we discussed how extremist groups exploit AI. Our own Nagham moderated a panel on balancing AI-driven threats with human rights. A crucial conversation for a safer digital world.

#EradicateHate #AI #DigitalSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 16d

At #UNGA80, @gifct.bsky.social and UNCTED are addressing how terrorists exploit children online. We're convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss new threats and share solutions to protect young people. Stay tuned for updates! #GIFCTUNGA80 #CounterTerrorism

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 19d

Erin Saltman & Naureen Chowdhury Fink share how @gifct.bsky.social grew from a tech collab to an independent nonprofit driving tools, incident response & knowledge-sharing.

🔗 Read the preprint: gifct.org/2025/09/11/i...

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 20d

Our Memberships & Programs Senior Lead, Nagham, joined a @thegni.bsky.social call to discuss hash databases, government demands & human rights. She shared @gifct.bsky.social’s rights-based approach, our HRIA findings & lessons on due diligence. Learn more: globalnetworkinitiative.org

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 22d

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/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 23d

Our mission: to make the online world a safer place.

@gifct.bsky.social empowers the tech industry to fight terrorism and violent extremism through tools and collaboration, ensuring safety without sacrificing human rights. gifct.org

#GIFCT #OnlineSafety #TechForGood

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 26d

Want to help make the internet safer? Join @gifct.bsky.social. Our members work together to combat violent extremism online and build a more resilient digital world.

Be part of the solution.
gifct.org/membership/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · 28d

The fight against terror and violent extremism online requires a global, united front.

At @gifct.bsky.social, we connect tech companies, governments, and civil society to build that front, ensuring a safer digital world.

gifct.org

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · Sep 5

Violent extremist groups are innovating online: White Supremacy’s transnational reach, ISKP’s digital land war in Balochistan, & IS supporters on SimpleX. Tracking these evolving tactics is vital to resilience.

🔗 Read more: gnet-research.org/insights/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · Sep 3

Explore recent @gnetresearch.bsky.social insights on emerging violent extremist tactics:

➡️ Deepfakes after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir
➡️ Terrorist financing through in-game economies in Indonesia
➡️ Arson, social media & the violent extreme-right in Ireland

gnet-research.org/insights/

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · Aug 28

@gifct.bsky.social’s 2024 Impact Report is here!

From expanding membership to building frameworks for the future, we’re driving innovation & collaboration into 2025 and beyond.

➡️ Read the full report: gifct.org/2025/07/23/o...

#TechForGood #OnlineSafety

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · Aug 21

Violent extremist content online threatens global safety. @gifct.bsky.social convenes tech, governments & civil society to stop this harm, protect lives, and promote digital safety. Join us to make an impact.

➡️ Learn more: gifct.org

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) @gifct.bsky.social · Aug 18

Explore recent @gnetresearch.bsky.social insights on extremists exploiting digital platforms:

➡️ Hezbollah’s Latin America stablecoins & smuggling
➡️ Far-right Minecraft radicalization tactics
➡️ Nihilistic violent extremism & significance quest theory

gnet-research.org/insights/

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