https://www.dni.gov/files/documents/Newsroom/Testimonies/2018-ATA---Unclassified...Terrorism in Australia
The violent ideology of Sunni Islamist terrorist groups—such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and al-Qa'ida—continues to appeal to a small number of people in Australia. These groups use the power of the internet to spread their propaganda to an existing audience and also aim it at those susceptible to radicalisation. The broad body of terrorist propaganda continues to grow. Some propaganda releases specifically celebrate previous terrorist attacks including the methods and tactics used in attacks, while others feature tailored messaging that references specific countries or individuals. Australia continues to be specifically mentioned in some pro-ISIL propaganda—these releases add to a large body of material that encourages terrorism. While a single piece of propaganda, or mention of Australia, is unlikely to be the sole catalyst for an onshore attack it can offer inspiration, guidance and instructions that may appeal to individuals willing to use violence. The impact of the actions of even one individual willing to use violence can be significant and is clearly evident in the terrorist attacks that have occurred in Australia since 2014.
The primary terrorist threat in Australia is from a small number of Islamist extremists, principally lone actors or small groups. While we must be prepared for more complex attack plots, simple attack methodologies that enable individuals to act independently and with a high degree of agility remain the more likely form of terrorism in Australia. The simple nature of these attacks means preparation may not involve activity that will come to the attention of authorities—meaning there is no guarantee of early detection or disruption. Many Islamist terrorist attacks and plots aim to inflict maximum casualties or indiscriminately target members of the public and attackers often aim to be killed during their attack.
The lone actor threat is not confined to Islamist extremists. Individuals motivated by other ideological agendas could also consider conducting an act of terrorism; the 2016 arrest and subsequent terrorism-related charges against a right-wing lone actor in Melbourne reinforces this threat.
https://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/Securityandyourcommunity/Pages/National-Terr...Europe faces a persistent threat from Islamist terrorism.[1] It is one that has increased with the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), the al-Qaeda offshoot that now controls significant parts of Iraq and Syria. The director of Europol recently described the current situation as “the highest terrorist threat we have faced for over 10 years.”[2] These security concerns are being exacerbated by unprecedented levels of migration into Europe from impoverished and/or war-torn areas of the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans, with ISIS known to have targeted such routes for infiltration.
https://www.heritage.org/terrorism/report/the-threat-islamist-terrorism-europe-a...Now bvgger off, turd.