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Terrorists use online games like Call of Duty to plot attacks | News.com.au
TERRORISTS use online war games like "Call of Duty" to plot and discuss future attacks in private, an investigation by The Sun found.
Islamic extremists know police monitor phone calls and emails, and turn to popular PlayStation and Xbox games to ensure their plans remain secret.
Online games allow players to log on in groups to play against each other and chat in private.
Once signed in to a "lobby" using a password, plotters then use Bluetooth headsets to speak securely to other users on the same site.
A source said, "It's a terrifying reality. These people waste no time finding a secure method of chatting. They are logging into group games over the internet and discussing terror plots. Security people know about it."
Extremists choose realistic "first person" conflict games, including Medal of Honor and Halo, because they can disguise their discussions as harmless web chat.
TERRORISTS use online war games like "Call of Duty" to plot and discuss future attacks in private, an investigation by The Sun found.
Islamic extremists know police monitor phone calls and emails, and turn to popular PlayStation and Xbox games to ensure their plans remain secret.
Online games allow players to log on in groups to play against each other and chat in private.
Once signed in to a "lobby" using a password, plotters then use Bluetooth headsets to speak securely to other users on the same site.
A source said, "It's a terrifying reality. These people waste no time finding a secure method of chatting. They are logging into group games over the internet and discussing terror plots. Security people know about it."
Extremists choose realistic "first person" conflict games, including Medal of Honor and Halo, because they can disguise their discussions as harmless web chat.