In White-collar terrorism, professionalsand educated individuals like doctors, engineers, etc., weaponize their professional legitimacy, academic networks and access to financial and institutional resources for violent ends. 

• It is in contrast to the long held notion where terror outfits radicalise unemployed, vulnerable individuals.

Key Reasons for the Emergence of White Collar Terrorism

• Relative Deprivation Theory: In this, extremism is driven by a perceived sense that a group needs to assert itself, not just by extreme poverty. 
• Social Identity Theory: Grievances can be channelled into a search for an all-encompassing identity. E.g., Professional designation might be subordinated to an extremist 'higher-purpose' identity.
• Rise of Digital Technology: Digital Insulated Platforms require technical skills, where professionals act as a strategic asset. 

Other Emerging Forms of Terrorism

• Lone Wolf Terrorism: It involves like-minded individuals to “act alone” to commit violent crimes. E.g., Christchurch, New Zealand. 
• Suicide Bombings: It uses a terrorists as a human bomb, who is certain to die. E.g., Pulwama Attack. 
• Sleeper Cells: Operatives who live quietly in a country, blending into society until they are told to act. 
• Over Ground Workers (OGWs): People who provide logistic support to militants and assist them.