Utilization Of New Technologies In Global Terror Emerging Research And Opportunities

Download or read book Utilization of New Technologies in Global Terror: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Stacey, Emily B. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the internet and its applications grow more sophisticated and widespread, so too do the strategies of modern terrorist groups. The existence of the dark web adds to the online arsenal of groups using digital networks and sites to promulgate ideology or recruit supporters. It is necessary to understand how terrorist cells are using and adapting online tools in order to counteract their efforts. Utilization of New Technologies in Global Terror: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an informative resource that explores new developments in technological advancements and the progression of terror organizations while also examining non-government activist organizations and their new role in protecting internet freedom and combating cyberterrorism. Featuring relevant topics such as social media, cyber threats, and counterterrorism, this publication will benefit government officials, political scientists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and graduate students interested in political science, mass communication, and cyberwarfare.