Isis Kids Planned a Violent 'Caliphate Revival' on Discord
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- FBI received a tip in 2022 about a Discord group called 'Caliphate Revivalists' promoting ISIS.
- Discord group discussed militant training, jihad, and terrorist attack plans.
- UK police arrested a minor from the group who made a knife threat and found extremist materials.
- Other suspects were located in multiple countries including the US, Austria, and Germany.
- ISIS continues to rally supporters online despite losing physical territory.
- Discord is a preferred platform for violent extremists due to anonymous communication features.
- Ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace caused travel delays in major European airports.
- Secret Service uncovered a secret communications network near the UN General Assembly.
- Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover disrupted the automotive supply chain.
- ICE purchased banned social media surveillance tech and a robot for agent use.
- AI security startup Irregular raised $80 million to test AI models for malicious potential.
- UK national Thalha Jubair charged for cybercriminal activities with Scattered Spider group.