The Challenge of Combatting Lone Wolf Terror Attacks

The video discusses the nature of lone wolf attacks, particularly focusing on the challenges of detecting and preventing such attacks due to their lack of organizational ties. It highlights the use of vehicle impact attacks as a tactic by extremists and the difficulties faced by security forces in defending against these unpredictable threats. The discussion also touches on the historical context of such attacks and the evolution of tactics used by lone actors.

What is a key characteristic of lone wolf attacks?

• They involve large networks of attackers.

• They are easy to predict and prevent.

• They are typically carried out by self-radicalized individuals.

• They are always claimed by organized groups.

Why are lone wolf attacks difficult for security forces to prevent?

• They are always carried out in remote areas.

• They lack the electronic communication typical of organized attacks.

• They are often planned in large groups.

• They involve complex electronic communications.

Which of the following is NOT a historical instance of a vehicle attack?

• Attack on a naval base in the United States.

• Attack on a recruitment center in Ontario.

• Attack on a soldier outside a mosque in 2014.

• Attack on a Christmas market in France.

What makes vehicle attacks particularly challenging to defend against?

• They require extensive electronic surveillance.

• They can be carried out at high speed in crowded areas.

• They are always planned by large groups.

• They are easily detected by security forces.

What is a common tactic used by lone actors in recent years?

• Cyber attacks on government websites.

• Planting explosives in remote areas.

• Using vehicles to target large crowds.

• Hijacking airplanes.