Ask questions Quote by Evan Kohlmann
“Today, 90% of terrorist activity on the Internet takes place using social networking tools, be it independent bulletin boards. The most important terrorist communiques and videos are virtually all initially released on certain password-protected chat forums run by Al-Qaida supporters. These forums act as a virtual firewall to help safeguard the identities of those who participate, and they offer subscribers a chance to make direct contact with terrorist representatives, to ask questions, and even to contribute and help out the cyber jihad.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Terrorist online activity, 2015
Terrorist groups use password‑protected forums to share communications, creating a virtual firewall that protects participants and enables direct contact.
In simple terms: Secure online spaces facilitate extremist coordination.
Key Takeaway
Disrupt these hidden networks.
Themes
terrorism
cybersecurity
communication
privacy
radicalization
Mood
urgent
strategic
Type
policy
operational
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- internet policy
- social media platforms
- counter‑terrorism units
Key Concepts
online anonymity
information warfare
network security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can authorities balance privacy with security?
- What tech tools can expose hidden extremist channels?
A Different Perspective
Such forums can be hard to detect and infiltrate.
