This is a follow-up on the TM alert. Fox news has apparently reported exceptionally high traffic on jihidi websites. This activity could be a precursor to an attack, operating off of the old 'loose lips sink ships' rule. To assist in that analysis those who have the capability to monitor sites need to look for and record the following items. For each scrutinized site please report / look for: 1. Identity of the message board / url
2. Is the message traffic higher / lower than usual (this requires some consistent tracking of the site) and what is the normal level of traffic.
3. Topics discussed (such as the beheading videos, etc).
4. Unusual discussions, topics, comments, references that is out of the norm (this too normally requires some consistent tracking of the site), trying to talk around subjects that seem out of context.
5. Identification / screen name of individual(s) making or responding to suspicious posts.
6. Screen name of who seems to be the leader of the board.
7. Dates and times of suspicious message postings.
I'd recommend that you keep these notes yourself for your reference and forward the data to TM. Save a copy of suspecious posts. We will need to be sensitive and ready to report to FBI / DHS any suspicious postings for their evaluation.