13 November 2023 | Deep Dive, Tactics & Methodologies
Author: Oliver Hair ASyI, Threat Analyst Read Time: 15 minutes “Our borders are not as secure as they should be and much greater efforts should be made to prevent the illegal transportation of weapons and people into the country. It would be naive in the extreme to assume that would-be terrorists will not attempt to exploit any such weaknesses.” – Lord Toby Harris, 2016.[1] In September 2023, The Telegraph reported that the New IRA had allegedly acquired “two hand grenades, a handgun, more than 50 rounds of ammunition and more than a kilogram of plastic...
31 March 2023 | Tactics & Methodologies, Threat Analysis, Threat Landscape
Author: Oliver Hair,Junior Threat Analyst Read Time: 3 minutes Tags: As of 24 March 2023, a man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after conducting two separate Fire as a Weapon attacks outside mosques in Birmingham and London.[1] On 27 February 2023, an 82-year-old Muslim man was set on fire outside a West London Mosque.[2] On 20 March 2023, video footage shows the same perpetrator setting alight another Muslim individual who was walking home from a Birmingham Mosque.[3] The motivation for the attacks remains unknown at this time. Assessment...
03 March 2023 | Islamist Terrorism, Right Wing Terrorism, Tactics & Methodologies, Threat Analysis
This month: Man charged with terrorism offences following attempted Improvised Explosive Device attack outside Leeds Hospital. An independent Iranian news outlet forced out of London by reports of threat. Two prominent media figures sent threatening letters by affiliates of proscribed UK far-right terror group. A serving British Army serviceman charged with terror offences. Police targeted in Pakistan as suicide bomber kills over 80 in mosque attack. Read the full update here Monthly Threat Report © Pool Reinsurance Company Limited...
30 January 2023 | CBRN, Cyber Terrorism, Tactics & Methodologies, Threat Analysis, Threat Landscape
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04 January 2023 | Cyber Terrorism, Islamist Terrorism, Right Wing Terrorism, Tactics & Methodologies, Threat Analysis
What is the role of non-state cyber groups in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the implications of their actions at home and abroad? A report by Conrad Prince CB[1], Pool Re’s senior cyber terrorism adviser. Terrorism-related charges and co... This content is subscription only. Log in or sign up for FREE access to our Solutions Centre to gain unlimited access to all our premium content, tools, products, and services in one easy to reach platform. Subscribe...
07 December 2022 | Islamist Terrorism, Right Wing Terrorism, Tactics & Methodologies, Threat Analysis
This month we take a look at the threat of Fire-as-a-Weapon following a recent right-wing extremist attack at the Western Jet Foil immigration centre in Dover. Terrorism-related convictions in October remained consistent with September.... This content is subscription only. Log in or sign up for FREE access to our Solutions Centre to gain unlimited access to all our premium content, tools, products, and services in one easy to reach platform. Subscribe...
