The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by
extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite
violence. Last week, the neo-Nazi accelerationist group The Base called for
members of other white supremacist “militant groups” to join them via a
Telegram post, in an effort to promote cooperation among extremist groups.
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Extremist Content Online: The Base Calls For Members of Other White
Supremacist Groups to Join
(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the
methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread
propaganda and incite violence. Last week, the neo-Nazi accelerationist group
The Base called for members of other white supremacist “militant groups” to
join them via a Telegram post, in an effort to promote cooperation among
extremist groups.
Additionally, on February 24, an Active Club in the western U.S. launched a
recruitment and propaganda website, registered to a South Dakota individual,
with links to their Telegram channel. On Telegra.ph, CEP researchers discovered
a series of tips outlining methods for destroying communications infrastructure
and suggesting using bomb threats to shut down airports.
Also, last week, CEP located two URLs for explosives manuals on GoFile.Io and
two uploads on Ufile.Io, posted in a pro-ISIS chat. CEP reported the links to
both websites, GoFile.Io removed them while they were still on UFile.Io on
March 4. The pro-ISIS al-Azaim Media propaganda group released the 33rd edition
of the web magazine Voice of Khorasan, which condemned the Taliban for
allegedly not instituting religious law and also called for terrorist attacks
in Turkey. Additionally, the Qimam Electronic Foundation (QEF), a pro-ISIS tech
group, posted warnings on PasteThis.To via RocketChat about malware capable of
WhatsApp message theft, advising immediate deletion if installed.
The People’s Initiative of New England (PINE), a white supremacist extremist
group linked to the Nationalist Social Club (NSC), debuted a verified Twitter
account on February 25, advocating for New England as an independent white
ethnostate and sharing Substack links and images of members at demonstrations
and other events.
Finally, an extreme-right music festival planned for the end of March in Italy
announced they would accept Bitcoin for the first time.
The Base Calls for Cooperation Among White Supremacist Groups
In a Telegram post on February 26, the neo-Nazi accelerationist group The Base
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white supremacist “militant groups” to join the organization to network and
train. The post noted that extreme right groups frequently do not cooperate,
which further segments the movement. The post stated that finding common ground
would be helpful in the event of a “revolution” or “collapse” to take advantage
of disorder. The post also noted that individuals did not have to give up other
group affiliations but could cooperate “together as equals” and that The Base
could serve as a potential way to recruit for these other groups. The
administrator of a different Telegram channel with approximately 300 followers
noted that the post was an effort to build a successful movement.
In November, The Base released a video demanding that members of other groups
stop criticizing them and join, stating that organizing and training were the
only legitimate activities.
The Base has repeatedly claimed to be a network for the most radical members
of the accelerationist white supremacist movement. In January 2023, the group’s
founder, Rinaldo Nazzaro, who has claimed to no longer be involved, offered to
help connect “like-minded individuals” in the southwest U.S.
“Members of The Base have been arrested, tried, and convicted in courts of
plotting acts of violence and intimidation. Despite these arrests, the group is
still calling for the creation of cells. Advocating for unity among the most
extreme white supremacist groups and other entities is not new for the group,”
said CEP researcher Joshua Fisher-Birch. “Telegram and other tech companies
should continue to take action to remove these accounts and posts.”
Western Active Clubs Launch Website
On February 24, an Active Club
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for members in western U.S. states launched a recruitment and propaganda
website. The website, registered to an individual in South Dakota, includes
links to the group’s Telegram channel and chat. The site uses Cloudflare as its
registrar and nameserver. The main Active Club website became functional again
earlier
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Eco-Fascist/Neo-Nazi Accelerationist Telegram Channels Post Tips for
Destroying Communications Infrastructure
On February 26, CEP researchers located a series of tips on the Telegra.ph
bulletin board program for destroying communications infrastructure, including
fiber optic cables, cable internet connections, and radios, allegedly written
by a former cable worker. The post also noted airports could be shut down by
calling in bomb threats, noting that it would delay flights for hours.
The Telegra.ph post was made on February 23. CEP reported it on February 26,
but it was still online on March 4. The Telegra.ph post was initially shared by
an eco-fascist Telegram channel and then shared by at least two neo-Nazi
accelerationist channels.
Pro-ISIS Explosives Manuals Removed From File Sharing Website
On February 27, CEP located two URLs for explosives manuals on GoFile.Io
posted in a pro-ISIS chat. On March 1, additional uploads were found on
Ufile.Io. The uploads contained tips and guides for the homemade synthesis of
explosives and bomb-making components organized as a beginner’s course, as well
as guides on using explosive devices, other helpful information for committing
terrorist attacks, and pro-ISIS propaganda. The text accompanying one of the
URLs in the chat included advice for documenting experiments and bomb-making
attempts and maintaining proper operations security.
The uploads on GoFile.Io were 700 MB and 800 MB and had 29 and 17 downloads,
respectively, when they were located after being online for approximately 24
hours. CEP researchers reported the links to GoFile.Io, who removed them.
CEP reported the uploads to Ufile.Io on March 1, but they were still online on
March 4.
GoFile.Io screenshot on February 27.
Voice of Khorasan Issue 33 Released
On February 29, the pro-ISIS al-Azaim Media propaganda group released issue 33
of the web magazine Voice of Khorasan. The magazine totaled 92 pages, the
largest publication edition to date. The main article, totaling 18 pages,
condemnedHibatullah Akhundzada
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and the Taliban for allegedly not instituting true religious law, bending to
the will of the international community, protecting minority religious groups
in the country, and abusing their power. In an infographic, the magazine also
called for the killing of Taliban Minister of Defense Mullah Yaqoob. Another
section encouraged acts of terrorism in Turkey and condemned Recep Tayyip
Erdoğan for promoting secularism. Other articles encouraged actions over words
and promoted perseverance. A reprint of an essay likely from 2020 claimed that
COVID-19 was divine punishment.
As with prior issues, the web magazine also provided a wallet address for
donating the privacy cryptocurrency Monero. CEP reported two links for the web
magazine to the Internet Archive on February 29, which quickly removed the
files.
Article image from Voice of Khorasan issue 33. Screenshot taken March 4.
Pro-ISIS Tech Group Warns of Malware That Steals WhatsApp Messages
On February 26, the pro-ISIS tech group Qimam Electronic Foundation (QEF)
posted a warning on PasteThis.To, distributed via RocketChat, stating that
specific apps contained malware that could steal messages on WhatsApp. The
message claimed that six of the 12 programs could be downloaded from the Google
Play store and advised any users to delete the programs immediately if they
were installed.
Logo for Qimam Electronic Foundation (QEF). Screenshot taken on February 29.
Nationalist Social Club Affiliated Group Launched Twitter/X Account
The People’s Initiative of New England (PINE), affiliated with the Nationalist
Social Club
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(NSC), launched a verified Twitter/X account on February 25. The group hasstated
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that it wants New England to be an independent white ethnostate and claims to
want to achieve its goals through non-violent means. Twitter/X posts include
links to the group’s Substack account and photos of group members participating
in demonstrations and commemorative events. CEP reported the account to
Twitter/X on February 29, but it was still on the social media site on March 4.
White Supremacist Music Festival Announces That They Accept Bitcoin
On March 3, the organizers of the “Defend Europe II” festival, scheduled to
take place from March 29 to March 30 in Northeast Italy, announced that they
would accept payment for tickets in Bitcoin. The music festival is organized by
the Italian neo-Nazi entity Veneto Fronte Skinheads.
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