Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

New report: Enhancing Incident Response for Online Extremism The 2024 Incident Response Working Group report? is now available! It focuses on improving GIFCT Incident Response Protocols operating across platforms. Key Highlights: ?? Best practices for rapid response. ?? Strengthening global collaboration. ?? Addressing early intervention challenges. A big thank you to the team at Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism who made this output possible! ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/esgj8EdR #GIFCT #IncidentResponse #OnlineSafety #Collaboration #CVE

Catch up on the latest insights from GIFCT's academic arm, Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET): ?? Sonic Hate: Examining Brazil’s NSBM Scene and Its Global Networks ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/epXZWHCp ?? The New Orleans Attack: Vulnerabilities of Peer-to-Peer Rental Services ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHgGRGDx ?? Policing Extremism on Gaming-Adjacent Platforms: Awful but Lawful? ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBx_rfaR ?? Decoding Saboteurism: An Explanation of Infrastructure Attacks by Far-Right Extremists ?? Read more:https://lnkd.in/emKynUdF #GNET #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism #TechInnovation #Extremism

?? Discussion Announcement: Combating the Glorification of Terrorism in the Age of AI ?? The spread of terrorist content online has become increasingly sophisticated, blending into extreme ideologies and exploiting social behaviors. As AI technology evolves, so do the methods used to detect and counteract this content. Join Julien Bellaiche, Arda Gerkens and Thomas Scrivener to discuss how researchers and tech solutions have adapted to these emerging challenges? What role does AI play in strengthening trust and safety online? Date: April 1st, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 12:30 Room: 3.7 This will be an insightful discussion on new challenges and solutions and an introduction to the workshops on April 2nd with Tech Against Terrorism This session is sponsored by Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET) and the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT).

This week, GIFCT Senior Director Erin Saltman, PhD participated in the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, joining leading policymakers and experts and sharing insights from our work at Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) during the panel Virtual Rubicon: Governing Digital Frontiers. Highlighting GIFCT’s work with the tech sector, governments, civil society, and practitioners, Dr. Saltman stressed the importance of cross platform and multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing rising online threats and the weaponization of digital platforms. Each year, the conference produces a journal capturing global perspectives on critical security challenges. This year, GIFCT Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink contributed the essay “The Instrumentalization of Gendered Narratives in the Search for Legitimacy of Terror Groups.” ?? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gx5PG7QE We are proud to see GIFCT’s expertise shaping global conversations on digital governance and security and grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Raisina Dialogue. ?? Catch up on the discussions here: https://lnkd.in/egCeDNax #GIFCT #RaisinaDialogue #DigitalGovernance #Collaboration #OnlineSafety #Innovation #CVE #CounterExtremism #CounterTerrorism

Last week, our Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink joined senior government representatives, UN officials, and civil society organizations at a conference hosted by the Government of Malta and the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to develop a framework of guidelines for national and regional counterterrorism strategies. "No single state or sector can alone address terrorism, and this is also true in the digital space; no single platform or solution is sufficient to address the threats or optimize the opportunities. This is why GIFCT adopts a ‘one to many’ approach that facilitates cross-platform engagement and cross-signal sharing," she said. We are pleased that the resultant Valletta Principles highlight, for the first time, the critical role of the private sector, especially technology companies. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/erGpZCaw We extend our gratitude to the organizers for the opportunity to share GIFCT’s perspectives and connect with the participants. #GIFCT #Collaboration #CounterTerrorism #TechForGood #VallettaPrinciples #DigitalSafety #CVE #CounteringViolentExtremism Photo credit: United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)

GIFCT's Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink is featured in the accompanying Raisina Files 2025 journal, The Reckoning: Regression or Renaissance? Her essay, “The Instrumentalization of Gendered Narratives in the Search for Legitimacy of Terror Groups,” explores terrorists’ utilization and instrumentalization of women’s voices and gendered narratives to derive legitimacy. She examines the case of ISIS and its recruitment and mobilization narratives, and considers comparable approaches by other violent extremist groups. The essay offers recommendations for policymakers and practitioners seeking to better understand and address terrorist efforts to drum up support and recruits in diverse contexts, both offline and online. GIFCT is also delighted to join in the Raisina Dialogue, hosted by the Observer Research Foundation this week, alongside leaders from politics, business, and civil society to tackle the pressing global issues of geopolitics and security in South Asia. Senior Director Erin Saltman, PhD will be speaking on the importance of addressing threats to networks and infrastructure, while promoting innovation and maintaining a secure, global digital environment. ?? Read the full piece on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gx5PG7QE #CVE #CounterTerrorism #CounterExtremism #OnlineSafety

Are you a tech company committed to combating terrorist and violent extremist activity online? Join GIFCT Membership to access powerful tools, resources, and partnerships that make a difference: ? Cross-platform tech solutions: Utilize the hash-sharing database, tech trials, and innovation programs to detect and prevent harmful content. ? Incident Response protocols and support: Strengthen collective responses during terrorist or violent extremist incidents. ? Action-oriented research and analysis: Access cutting-edge tools and insights to address emerging online threats. ? Knowledge sharing: Collaborate with a global community through events, workshops, and best practices. ?? Apply today to join over 30 tech platforms leading the charge: gifct.org/membership Together, we can create safer digital spaces. #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #TechForGood #CVE

I was honored to join senior government representatives, UN officials, leading experts and practitioners at a conference hosted by the Government of Malta and the UN Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (#CTED). The resultant "Valetta Principles" offer guidance for states and regional organizations in developing national and regional counterterrorism strategies, and I am delighted that the new principles highlight the role of the private sector and tech. It was a real privilege to to learn from so many about the threats, trends and initiatives for multistakeholder engagement in their regions and contexts, and share perspectives from our work at Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). Just as no single state or sector can alone address terrorism, this is also true in the digital space; no single platform or solution is sufficient to address the threats or optimize the opportunities, which is why cross-platform collaboration and cross-signal sharing remain key to addressing terrorist and violent extremist content online. To learn more about the conference visit: https://lnkd.in/ezuVx8RD Many thanks to so many colleagues and participants for their engagement and perspectives, including Ahmed Seif El-Dawla Andrew Begg Nathanael Cauchi Jones and their colleagues for the fantastic organization! #VallettaPrinciples #tech #counterterrorism #digitalsafety #UN #Malta #multistakeholderengagement

New key insights on combating the Islamic State Finance, from our academic arm, Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET): ?? Combating the Islamic State Finance: Somalia and the Pan-African Nexus ?? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/e3hKN99F ?? Combating the Islamic State Finance: West Africa and The Sahel ?? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eV7HzSsx ?? Combating the Islamic State Finance: Central Asia and Around the World ?? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eS3-GvDf #GNET #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism #TechInnovation #Extremism

?? Join us on Thursday, April 3rd at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST for our webinar, ‘Extremist Exploitation: Drones, 3D-Printed Weapons, and the Future of Hard Tech Innovation’. This webinar will feature presentations from Rajan Basra, Luke Baumgartner and Jonathan Lewis on the nexus between hard tech innovation and extremism, with a focus on drones and 3D-printed weapons. The panellists will examine how extremists and terrorists are exploiting these technologies, the regulation challenges they present, and the growing research on the subject. The presentations, followed by a Q&A, will highlight key considerations for P/CVE practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working to counter extremist exploitation of hard technology. For more details and to register, please follow the link below ??