Social networks could counter lone-actor terrorism

Research suggests that lone-actor terrorists often divulge parts of their plans to close friends or family

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  • Types of attacks
  • Lone actor profiling?
  • Terrorist motivations vary
  • Grievance-fuelled violence
  • Role of family and friends

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