The Daily Is More Violence Coming?
Jan 13, 2021
Sheera Frenkel, a cybersecurity reporter for The New York Times, dives into the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol attack and the shifts in online extremism. She discusses how the crackdown on social media has forced extremist groups into darker corners of the internet, complicating their tracking by law enforcement. Frenkel highlights the adaptability of these groups as they navigate encrypted channels, reflecting on their readiness for future violence amidst fragmentation and confusion. The rising threat of online extremism presents significant challenges for intervention and prevention.
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Post-Riot Celebration and Crackdown
- Following the Capitol attack, rioters initially celebrated online.
- Platforms quickly removed content and banned accounts, leading to migration to fringe sites like Parler.
The Move to Encrypted Apps
- The crackdown fragmented extremist groups, pushing them into encrypted apps like Telegram and Signal.
- This shift makes tracking and monitoring their communications more difficult.
Detailed Planning
- Discussions within encrypted channels reveal detailed planning, including legal implications of carrying arms across state lines.
- This contradicts the notion that these groups are disorganized or acting impulsively.
