Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

🚨 Incident Response in Umhlali, South Africa 🚨 At 12:15 p.m. EST on October 13, 2026, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) activated its Perpetrator Content Incident (PCI) in response to a violent extremist attack in Umhlali, South Africa. The activation was prompted by the presence of perpetrator-produced content directly related to the event and widely available online. Through PCI activation, relevant content is now added to our hash-sharing database, enabling GIFCT member platforms to act swiftly in accordance with their policies. The PCI was concluded at 1:45 p.m. EST on October 14, 2026. Our thoughts are with the victims and affected communities. 🔗 Read the blog post for details: https://lnkd.in/gbbWW8u8 #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

Addressing terrorist and violent extremist content online requires more than one perspective - it requires collaboration across sectors. Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) convenes technology companies, governments, civil society, academia, and subject-matter experts to share knowledge, identify emerging challenges, and strengthen collective approaches to online safety. By bringing diverse expertise to the same table, GIFCT helps turn shared challenges into opportunities for meaningful, coordinated action. ➡️ Discover GIFCT’s multi-stakeholder approach: https://gifct.org #GIFCT #OnlineSafety #Counterterrorism #CVE #TrustAndSafety #MultiStakeholder #Collaboration

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in Umhlali, South Africa. In response, GIFCT has activated its Perpetrator Content Incident (PCI). At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. 🔗 Read the blog post for details: https://lnkd.in/gbbWW8u8 #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

What can emerging online spaces and tools tell us about the evolving landscape of violent extremism? Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)’s latest Insights examine three distinct but connected challenges for platforms and policymakers: ➡️ Neither Terrorist nor Criminal: How Hybrid Actors Fall Through Platform Moderators https://lnkd.in/eR9Gh9j9 ➡️ Playful Extremism: Unmasking Jihadist Identifiers in Roblox Games Among Minors https://lnkd.in/dsppZqhM ➡️ “Create, Share, and Support”: How Pro-Islamic State (IS) Supporters Are Exploiting CapCut to Produce and Disseminate ‘No-Brand’ Propaganda Content Online https://lnkd.in/dGPzk6G5 Together, these studies highlight how harmful content can move across categories, platforms, and audiences - from hybrid criminal-terrorist activity that challenges existing moderation frameworks, to violent extremist identifiers appearing in gaming environments, and propaganda adapted through mainstream creative tools. Understanding these evolving pathways is key to developing more effective, research-informed approaches to online safety and countering violent extremism. #GNET #GIFCT #CounterViolentExtremism #CVE #OnlineSafety #TrustAndSafety #ChildSafety #Gaming

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in Leszczydół-Nowiny, Poland. In response, GIFCT has activated its Incident Response Framework. At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

Catch up on the latest research from Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET) examining how extremist and criminal actors are adapting to changing digital, technological, and security environments. New insights include: ➡️ From Kashmir to Reels: The Localisation of Jihadist Propaganda in Indian Digital Spaces https://lnkd.in/eJXVGk8J ➡️ From Kyiv to Culiacán: How Mexican Cartels Are Adapting Drone Warfare Lessons from Ukraine https://lnkd.in/gaMB7nba ➡️ Blurred Lines: The Child Safety Gap in the Crime-Terror Nexus https://lnkd.in/dSXin9Wm These latest Insights explore the localisation of extremist propaganda, the adaptation and diffusion of drone warfare capabilities, and emerging challenges at the intersection of child safety, crime, and terrorism - highlighting the importance of research in understanding evolving online and security threats. #GNET #GIFCT #CounterViolentExtremism #CVE #OnlineSafety #TrustAndSafety #ChildSafety #DroneWarfare

Alongside the opening of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) co-hosted with Meta, our 2026 Operating Board Chair, a side event to examine areas of convergence and divergence between terrorist and violent extremist groups and criminal organizations. Discussions highlighted three key themes and opportunities: ➡️ Defining terrorism, violent extremism, and the impacts of dangerous organizations requires careful consideration: Greater precision and clarity in how we define terrorism, violent extremism, and crime ensures threats are addressed in appropriate ways, both on and offline, and approaches that blur this distinction risk being counterproductive for both policy and practice. ➡️ Converging harms demand cross-platform and cross-sector inputs: Terrorists and violent extremists use different platforms for different purposes, from youth recruitment to financing and coordination, and move between services to evade enforcement. Cross-platform signal sharing helps trust and safety teams understand the entirety of the threat. ➡️ Investments in prevention require trust and partnerships: Effective prevention models are grounded in trust-building, local perspectives, subject-matter expertise, and cross-sector collaboration. Partnerships with communities, civil societies, and policymakers are essential for this approach. Across the fireside chat and panels, participants underscored the challenge of meeting increasingly young, individually motivated, and rapidly mobilized perpetrators, reiterating the importance of collaborative efforts among civil society, tech, and governments to build the partnerships needed to address today's threat landscape. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to these productive discussions - we look forward to continued collaboration as we work towards improving online safety for all. ➡️ Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/edBAx4A9 #GIFCT #OnlineSafety #Counterterrorism #CVE #TrustAndSafety #MultiStakeholder #Collaboration

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in Torreón, Mexico. In response, GIFCT has activated its Incident Response Framework. At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

Last chance to register for Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)'s upcoming webinar. 🗓️ Join us on Wednesday, 30 September at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for At the Nexus of Crime and Terror: Exploring Emerging Challenges for Tech Platforms in Latin America. This webinar will explore the evolving intersection of crime and terrorism in Latin America and what it means for technology companies, with presentations from Cecilia Polizzi, Adriana Marin, and Rebecca Fainberg. Secure your spot here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ervPpGxk #GIFCT #Counterterrorism #OnlineSafety #TrustAndSafety #CVE #GNET

Why Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)? The online threat landscape is global, complex, and constantly evolving. Understanding it requires more than a single perspective. GIFCT brings together expertise from across technology, government, academia, civil society, and practitioner communities to strengthen collective understanding and help identify emerging trends, challenges, and solutions. Our multi-stakeholder approach ensures our work is informed by diverse expertise and grounded in the realities of today's threat environment. ➡️ Discover more about GIFCT and our global network: https://gifct.org #GIFCT #Counterterrorism #OnlineSafety #TrustAndSafety #CVE