Summary: The Feds Are Coming for “Extremist” Gamers
The feds are now monitoring our gaming interactions like never before, both in-game, Discord, and Reddit. Now, truth be told, when I had my security clearance training at TBI many moons ago, the case study the FBI showed us involved a popular MMORPG that was used in passing sensitive information "for the horde." I thought this bears a summary, and I encourage you to check out the full article, as it's well done: Key points from the article: The Feds Are Coming for "Extremist" Gamers (theintercept.com) Federal Engagement : Gaming companies are collaborating with the FBI and DHS to address domestic violent extremist content. Information Sharing : The GAO report details the cooperation between federal agencies and gaming companies, including information exchange during meetings. Constitutional Considerations : The government is proceeding cautiously due to legal concerns about free speech rights concerning combating extremism online. Strategic Development: The G...