Erik Hacker
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terrorism & extremism analyst at @ScenorCrew
Vienna, AT
Joined September 2011
My analysis of minors plotting jihadi attacks in Europe is out now in the latest issue of @CTCWP Sentinel — covering IS vs. ISK, cyber coaches, modi operandi, suspect profiles, and implications for counterterrorism. Check it out!.
June Analysis: “Generation Jihad: The Profile and Modus Operandi of Minors Involved in Recent Islamist Terror Plots in Europe” by Erik Hacker (@_erikhacker).
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RT @JcBrisard: Il y a 20 ans, le 7 juillet 2005, les attentats de #Londres, perpétrés dans les transports publics de la capitale britanniqu….
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RT @SeamusHughes: In this week’s court records roundup, terror attack planning using Roblox. Plus we passively aggressively call out that o….
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RT @orfonline: #EU must balance innovation, regulation, and ethics in #AI-driven counterterrorism efforts. The #AI Act provides strict over….
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RT @online_monitord: 218 Personen haben den entsprechenden Kanal auf dem geschlossenen IS RocketChat Server besucht. Die wenigsten davon dü….
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A jihadist plot targeting a train station in Vienna, Austria was reportedly foiled by authorities on 10 February, with the suspect being just 14 years old. Mixed ideological background, sympathy for both ISIS and al-Qaeda.
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RT @ScenorCrew: 📊 Zum Vergleich (2022 – heute):. 🇦🇹 Österreich: 7 vereitelte Anschläge, 1 (mutmaßlicher) Angriff .🇫🇷 Frankreich: 20 vereite….
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RT @ScenorCrew: 🔴 ANGRIFF IN ÖSTERREICH: Die Messerattacke in Villach wird als mutmaßlicher dschihadistischer Anschlag eingestuft. Ein Über….
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RT @_erikhacker: Some numbers for comparison (2022 - now), showing Austria as one of Europe's jihadism hotspots: 7 foiled plots, 1 (suspect….
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Some numbers for comparison (2022 - now), showing Austria as one of Europe's jihadism hotspots: 7 foiled plots, 1 (suspected) attack in Austria; 20 foiled plots and 4 attacks in France; 16 foiled plots and 7 attacks in Germany; 7 foiled plots and 2 attacks in Belgium.
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The stabbing in Villach, Austria yesterday is now reportedly being treated as a suspected jihadist attack. My recent overview of jihadist plots in Austria offers some context, suggesting the country has become a focal point for jihadist activity lately:
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RT @Pol_Sec_Analyst: A post that Boko Haram was USAID-funded receives thousands of RTs without any degree of scrutiny. We are losing the wa….
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RT @caleb_weiss7: Still early but very important to see who was targeted here and who Trump is referring to, if not Mumin himself. If Mumin….
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RT @60Minutes: The suspect behind the New Orleans terrorist attack was inspired by ISIS and radicalized online, says FBI Director Christoph….
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RT @MENAanalyst: As analysts keep track of terrorists’ advancement in exploiting technology and cyberspace (e.g. launching cyber attacks or….
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RT @TerrorismPolice: The threat posed to children by online extremism is growing. Today the Five Eyes alliance of the UK, USA, Canada, Au….
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RT @_erikhacker: Plotted jihadist activities in Europe since 7/10: 39 plots, 11 attacks, ~ one attack and three foiled plots each month on….
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While the share of Jewish targets also significantly increased since 7/10, the baselines (2 attacks, 11 foiled plots) remain lower than one would expect given the sustained IS/AQ & co. campaigns constantly calling for attacks against them. Details & analysis in the article above
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