Tech Against Terrorism

Tech Against Terrorism

Want to learn more about how terrorists and violent extremists are using the internet to communicate and share propaganda? Perhaps you’re interested in why terrorists share their manifestos online and livestream their attacks? The Tech Against Terrorism podcast is a deep dive into the evolving use of the internet by terrorists and violent extremists, how this relates to real world harms, and what can be done to support the tech sector to disrupt this threat. Join us as we speak to the world’s leading experts in this field and uncover everything from the online propaganda behind an IS prison break in Syria, to the online network of neo-Nazis behind a foiled terrorist plot in Texas.

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Media Jihad: Islamic State's Resurgent Propaganda Network
March 28, 2024x
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00:38:5927.07 MB

Media Jihad: Islamic State's Resurgent Propaganda Network

In this week’s episode, we are delving into Islamic State’s global propaganda network. We map the group’s media apparatus, unpacking the term “media Jihad” to understand the role of pro-IS online networks in waging its propaganda war. We highlight the centrality of Islamic State Khorasan Province, ...

God, Guns and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America
March 14, 2024x
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00:38:5626.99 MB

God, Guns and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America

In this week’s episode, we look at how the far-right threat has intersected with their exploitation of technology over the past 40 years or so. We trace the far-right's experimentation with technology back to white supremacists in 1980s America, discuss the revolutionary effect of social media...

How has the Online Dissemination of Jihadist Propaganda Evolved?
February 29, 2024
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00:29:0620.16 MB

How has the Online Dissemination of Jihadist Propaganda Evolved?

In this week’s episode, we’re revisiting how Islamist terrorist groups disseminate propaganda online. We look at the tactics these groups use to ensure their propaganda remains online and reaches as wide an audience as possible. And we find out how platforms are fighting back. Join Archie Macfarlan...

What is White Jihadism?
February 15, 2024
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00:21:1614.86 MB

What is White Jihadism?

In this week’s episode, we investigate the term ‘White Jihad,’ the seemingly paradoxical interaction between white supremacy and Jihadism online. We ask how this loose online community emerged, who it attracts, and what can be done to counter it.  Join Archie Macfarlane as he speaks with Dr. Federi...

Why Media Reporting on Terrorism Matters
January 18, 2024
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00:33:2422.97 MB

Why Media Reporting on Terrorism Matters

In this week’s episode, we ask why media reporting on terrorism matters, discussing the research on media coverage of terrorist attacks and suicides, the potentially harmful effects on society, and what guidelines can be put in place to ensure more responsible media reporting, including on social m...