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EU warns of chilling new terror threat as young people seek nihilistic violence online

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • The EU counter-terrorism coordinator warned that an online community called The COM is promoting violent extremism.
  • The warning comes ahead of the September 11 anniversary, as officials report an increase in related incidents over the past two to three years.

The European Union has warned of a new online terror threat centered on young people seeking violent and nihilistic thrills. The EU counter-terrorism coordinator said a virtual community known as The COM is promoting violent extremism.

The warning was issued ahead of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Officials said incidents linked to this type of activity have increased over the past two to three years.

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