Examining the Continuing Threat to Critical Infrastructure from Domestic Violent Extremists

Domestic violent extremists (DVEs) continue to present one of the most lethal threats of extremist targeted violence to the U.S. homeland. In particular, many sub-categories of DVEs, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists (RMVEs) and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists (AGAAVEs), continue to call for and plot attacks against critical infrastructure to advance their ideological agendas. With several upcoming polarizing socio-political events, such as the U.S. elections, likely to drive an increase in attack plotting, critical infrastructure owners and operators are encouraged to maintain heightened vigilance. A (U//FOUO) report is attached to this analysis. FOR U.S. MEMBERS.

Domestic violent extremists (DVEs) continue to present one of the most lethal threats of extremist targeted violence to the U.S. homeland. In particular, many sub-categories of DVEs, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists (RMVEs) and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists (AGAAVEs), continue to call for and plot attacks against critical infrastructure to advance their ideological agendas. With several upcoming polarizing socio-political events, such as the U.S. elections, likely to drive an increase in attack plotting, critical infrastructure owners and operators are encouraged to maintain heightened vigilance. A (U//FOUO) report is attached to this analysis. FOR U.S. MEMBERS.