On Telegram, Pro-ISIS Outlet Publishes Guide For Using App That Erases Android Data After Wrong Password Is Entered

January 11, 2021

On December 28, 2020, a pro-Islamic State (ISIS) outlet on Telegram published a nine-page PDF guide in Arabic and English for protecting data on Android phones. The document recommended the use of an open-source app that automatically erases smartphone data after a set number of wrong password attempts. The guide provided step-by-step instructions for setting up the app.

Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor

JTTM subscribers receive daily updates on imminent and potential threats posed by terrorists, extremist organizations, and individuals worldwide.
For subscription information, click here

Share this Post: