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Tech Sector Outreach: Identifying Violent Extremist Indicators and Reporting Mechanisms for Online Service Providers

 

Published: Nov 21, 2025

 

This product is intended as a reference for the most common mobilization indicators that may be observed by online service providers.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

 

Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems by FTO-Designated Mexico-Based Cartels a Danger to US Security Officials and Public Safety

 

Published: Sept 18, 2025

 

Product is intended to inform partners of the threat of unmanned aircraft systems used by select Mexico-based foreign terrorist organizations.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

 

Natural Resources Provide Illicit Profits for Terrorists

 

Published: June 10, 2025

 

This product provides awareness of the strategic threat posed by financing of national resources by Mexico-based FTO-designated transnational criminal organizations (FDTCOs) and other terrorists.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

 

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Emergency Planning and Postattack Response Considerations

 

Published: Aug 5, 2025

 

Provides planning, safety considerations, and mitigation measures for responding to terrorist attacks involving hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) with high-voltage (HV) battery hazards.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

 

Large Public Gatherings Attractive Targets for Violent Extremists

 

Published: May 14, 2025

 

Provides public safety and private sector partners planning and response considerations to terrorism threats against mass gatherings.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

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