Jihad Online: How Do Terrorists Use the Internet?

What is it about?

Terrorism is designed to attract attention to the terrorist’s cause and to spread fear and anxiety among wide circles of the targeted population. This paper provides information about the ways terrorists are using the Internet. The threat of terrorism is real and significant. As the Internet became a major arena for modern terrorists, we need to understand how modern terrorism operates and devise appropriate methods to forestall such activities.

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Why is it important?

Modern terrorism is diffused into cells in different parts of the world. The Internet plays a crucial part in maintaining connections between those cells. Indeed the Internet is a multipurpose tool and weapon. It brings together like-minded people and creates a forum for them to discuss and exchange ideas. The Internet has been exploited by terrorists to deliver instructions and plans, to prepare dangerous operations and to launch violent attacks on designated targets.

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