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ICT Cyber-Desk Report: Incitement – Terrorist Attack in Wimbledon

Author: Published on: Published in: Terrorism & Cyber-Space

On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 a call was posted on a Telegram channel belonging to jihadist operatives to carry out a terrorist attack in Wimbledon similar to the attack that took place at the “Manchester Arena” events hall during a performance by the singer, Ariana Grande. On May 22, 2017 a terrorist carried out a suicide bombing as he mixed in with the audience during the exit from the event. 22 people were killed in the attack and over 50 others were injured. The next day, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

 

 

 This article is part of the RED-Alert project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon                                 2020 research and innovation Programme under grant agreement No 740688.

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The Cyber Desk Review is a periodic report and analysis that addresses two main subjects: cyber-terrorism (offensive, defensive, and the media, and the main topics of jihadist discourse); and cyber-crime, whenever and wherever it is linked to jihad (funding, methods of attack). The Cyber Desk Review addresses the growing significance that cyberspace plays as a battlefield in current and future conflicts, as shown in the recent increase in cyber-attacks on political targets, crucial infrastructure, and the Web sites of commercial corporations.

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