Potential Indicators of Illegal Fishing and Wildlife Trafficking by Terrorists
Published: March 10, 2026
Highlights indicators, evidence preservation considerations, and protective safety measures associated with illegal wildlife trade and crimes associated with illegal fishing by terrorists.
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.
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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Identifying and Preventing Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing
Published: December 5, 2022
Identifies indicators and provides resources for public and private sector partners investigating terrorism-related financial crimes.
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.
Identifying Terrorist Trade-Based Money Laundering
Published: April 19, 2024
This product provides awareness of terrorist trade-based money laundering activities and offers indicators for improved detection.
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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Awareness of Illicit Cryptomining-Related Activities May Improve Detection
Published: September 27, 2021
Raises awareness of illicit crypto mining-related activities and provides best practices to protect against such activity.
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.



