Laith Alkhouri

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Did he really try to explain what xenophobic means to Sheryl? — PolitiTweet.org

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This is from a pro-#ISIS channel. Never thought I’d see the day when... But then again. https://t.co/gSeMIkycvg — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s been neatly a month since pro-#ISIS self-proclaimed hacking collective Caliphate Cyber Shield vowed the “Abu Suleiman Al-Maghrebi” new retaliatory cyber campaign. Crickets so far. — PolitiTweet.org

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@GlobalMedia_ It’s a reactive, need-based evolutionary process. The harder the scrutiny, the more work they put in to adapt. — PolitiTweet.org

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@GlobalMedia_ Horizons has been operational for over 5 years, and has published dozens of manuals even before #ISIS lost Mosul. The online jihadist community has been discussing infosec topics for a decade now. It’s effectively streamlined at this point. — PolitiTweet.org

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#ISIS has claimed responsibility for a #Katyusha rocket attack targeting #Bagram Airfield, the US largest military base in #Afghanistan. This comes on the heels of the #Taliban suicide attack at the base, which reportedly killed 4 and wounded others. — PolitiTweet.org

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Eid Fitr Mubarak to all celebrating! — PolitiTweet.org

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Horizons has been around for years, and its diligent focus on elevating cybersec/#infosec status of online jihadists has been diligently documented. See my chapter on Cyberjihadism (https://t.co/p2ypI8CZ79) and my 2017 @thecipherbrief article (https://t.co/1VPtHrVyIZ) — PolitiTweet.org

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One interesting recommendation in the magazine is to use open-source #Android postmarket firmware, namely: @GrapheneOS, @LineageAndroid, Replicant, and @postmarketOS. — PolitiTweet.org

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Aside from the usual recommendations to use VPNs and @torproject browser when cruising the Internet, the mag urges cyberjihadists to prevent GPS and network tracking by applying the right settings in apps (turning off Bluetooth, etc) and safer ways to use social media. — PolitiTweet.org

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The first issue focuses on security fundamentals of smart devices, security principles in #Android devices, iOS security basics, online security (#infosec), computer security, and set up steps for @Whonix privacy-forward operating system for Linux. — PolitiTweet.org

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Long time pro-#ISIS #infosec group #Horizons has released the first issue of its own online managzine, Amn al-Munaser (Security of the Supporter), focused on elevating the #cybersecurity status of online jihadists by giving advice on apps, processes & methods to evade scrutiny. https://t.co/zTVAXN8riD — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MaxKennerly: If the seatbelt works, why drive the speed limit? If the speed limit works, why be sober? If being sober works, why stay… — PolitiTweet.org

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Quite fascinating how quickly Hoop Messenger became one of the most robust online environments for the violent jihadist community. More & more (pro)#ISIS accounts pouring in; zero suspensions. Hoop is abuzz w/hundreds of accounts. #ISIS central media maintains dozens of channels. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pro #ISIS media unit Talaea al-Ansar is offering a course for fellow online jihadists on “fundamentals of designing web pages,” focused on #HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). https://t.co/WyTUgH8Tl4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Oops https://t.co/U5H4X9pCLv https://t.co/wkTbveMkZn — PolitiTweet.org

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#ISIS militants regularly raid homes of alleged govt personnel (police, army, related) in #Iraq, and have done so for years. We are now seeing this tactic exported to other geographies. Militants, normally dressed in fatigue, extract valuable details before executing the targets. — PolitiTweet.org

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Over the past 3-4 hours, #ISIS claims responsibility for ops in all 5 Iraqi provinces where it’s been heavily focused: Diyala, Kirkuk, Anbar, Salahuddin, and Nineveh. #Iraq continues to witness the majority of ISIS ops (by number of attacks). — PolitiTweet.org

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@TwShiloh I would add that it is also not too late to start your own entity, company, organization, network — even if the work is for free or minimal. The more you persist, the more your entity will get recognized. And don’t be afraid of applying for jobs overseas. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @yashar: Lmaooo https://t.co/lXwuHjLOtO — PolitiTweet.org

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In #Chad, #ISIS claims that its militants raided the residence of two alleged informants, interrogating them before executing them. This is likely the first time #ISIS claims this type of operation in Africa. — PolitiTweet.org

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Over the past 24 hours, #ISIS claimed responsibility for ops in Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Kashmir, Pakistan, Nigeria, Chad, and Yemen. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Volk_NCPTF: @MENAanalyst we couldn’t do it without people like you and @Mabl2K, @steelgts, and others sharing your time, resources, and… — PolitiTweet.org

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Frankfort Man Indicted for Assaulting and Threatening to Kill FBI Agents https://t.co/gcNIrMNwD2 — PolitiTweet.org

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An incredible story. Diligent work to bring the girl home safely. Supporting LE agencies & child protection NGOs is critical, and the sound responsibility of every concerned citizen. This is why I support my friends ⁦@Volk_NCPTF⁩ ⁦@NCPTF8⁩ https://t.co/TiHfQUeHzR — PolitiTweet.org

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Tragic https://t.co/MIgmkBDD49 — PolitiTweet.org

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#ISIS has not resorted to new tactics, techniques & procedures with the exception of regular arson attacks, damaging large swaths of harvested land in #Iraq. In the latest issue of al-Nabaa, it acknowledged setting ablaze over 60 acres in N.#Baghdad, and many more in #Kirkuk. https://t.co/2kY76O2NxY — PolitiTweet.org

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As I’ve mentioned over the past months, #Iraq will always be the group’s center of gravity. Support & persistent ops in Sunni-majority areas is critical for its success outside the ME. The morale of its global factions is uplifted when they witness it carnage at the launchpad. — PolitiTweet.org

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In its latest issue of Al-Nabaa, #ISIS confirms #Iraq again got the lion’s share of its ops over the past week, as well as throughout the entire month of Ramadan, claiming that throughout the month it killed and wounded 426 in various attacks, with #Diyala & #Kirkuk at the helm. https://t.co/AkrxyxJ50P — PolitiTweet.org