Europol Levels Up: Gaming Platforms Now Battleground for Extremist Content
Europol’s Internet Referral Unit is on a mission, tackling gaming platforms like a boss. They reported thousands of URLs hosting extremist content, proving that even in the world of gaming, radical nutjobs are targeting gamers. So, gamers beware: your next raid might include more than just dragons!
Hot Take:
The digital playground could use a few more security guards! Europol’s got its game face on as it levels up to tackle extremists who think they’re playing Grand Theft Auto: Radicalization Edition. So, game on, but make sure it’s not Game Over for safety!
Key Points:
– Europol’s Internet Referral Unit (IRU) expands into gaming platforms to tackle extremist content.
– Thousands of URLs hosting terrorist material were reported during a “Referral Action Day.”
– Extremists are using gaming environments for radicalization and recruitment.
– Gaming-related streaming and chat platforms are being misused to spread extremist narratives.
– The IRU’s remit includes jihadist, right-wing extremist, and migrant-smuggling content.