Southport stabbings: As the far-Right flourish on our streets, Keir Starmer will face calls for action

Tech Against Terrorism Aug 1, 2024 1:56:42 PM

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The organisation Tech against Terrorism has identified a Russian news outlet as among those promoting the claim, raising the suspicion that this week’s violence was at least partly fomented by the Kremlin as an act of hostile state aggression.

In theory, that would bring either or both of the new National Security Act and Online Safety Act into play, given that both contain provisions designed to tackle the spread of disinformation.

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Telegram use surged after UK stabbing as rioters turn to chat apps

Telegram use surged after UK stabbing as rioters turn to chat apps

Tech Against Terrorism : Aug 8, 2024 11:54:13 AM

UN-backed counterterrorism group Tech Against Terrorism said on Wednesday it was issuing an “urgent alert” regarding the organisation of UK riots by...

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Germany’s Far Right Is in a Panic Over Telegram

Germany’s Far Right Is in a Panic Over Telegram

Tech Against Terrorism : Sep 5, 2024 12:20:19 PM

“If you're a terrorist or you're an extremist, you're going to follow the path of least resistance, and in this particular case, that probably means...

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How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence

How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence

Tech Against Terrorism : Aug 2, 2024 3:41:28 PM

The use of bots was also highlighted by analysts. Tech Against Terrorism, an initiative launched by a branch of the UN, cited a TikTok account that...

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