Social Media and Terrorism

Hossain, Sazzad

doi:10.1177/0971523117753280

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“…These groups are constantly monitored by enforcement officers, and any red flags that threaten the safety of the country will be dealt with swiftly. Previous work of literature has stated the use of technology of using Twitter to quickly send out coded information and the use of YouTube as a form of recruitment and spreading of their terrorist-linked ideologies (Dean et al , 2012; Hossain, 2015). Related government agencies work together with enforcement officers to constantly observe and monitor these groups in the country.…”

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Financial innovations in terrorism financing: a case study of Malaysian terror financing

Zahari,

Said,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

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Purpose This paper aims to employ the use of focus groups composed of enforcement officers to explore and identify the financial methods used by terrorism-related organisations in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The study used an open-ended question and focus group methods to gather information from 20 Malaysian enforcement officers with extensive experience in dealing with terrorism-related activities, as they strive to prevent and counter terrorism incidents. In addition, experienced practitioners and field experts also contributed to the study. Findings The study reveals various innovative financial methods used by terrorist-linked organisations to evade detection by local enforcement agencies. These findings are consistent with previous research, which highlights the intelligence of these organisations in avoiding detection by financial regulators. Research limitations/implications The findings are based on the perspectives of enforcement officers involved in preventing and countering terrorism activities. Further research could be conducted to gather insights from other government agencies, such as the judiciary or local agencies. Practical implications The study offers practical suggestions for organisations and institutions on effectively monitoring and taking appropriate actions in financial activities related to terrorism. Originality/value This study provides unique insights into the financial methods of terrorism-related organisations in an emerging country in Southeast Asia. Its findings can be applied throughout the region, given the country’s global connectivity. Furthermore, the study is distinctive in that it provides information from enforcement officers within terrorism-related government organisations, an area where resources are limited. The study also considers the impact of the pandemic on the development of these financial innovations by terrorist organisations.

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Financial innovations in terrorism financing: a case study of Malaysian terror financing

Zahari,

Said,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

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“…22 In fact, Tor's overall perception is negatively affected by the constant demonisation of Dark Web technologies made by constant associations to criminal and antisocial behaviors, seeing as a haven for cybercrime. Previous research connects Tor to the development of new forms of cybercrime 23 ; crypto markets such as Silk Road [24][25][26][27][28] ; hacking sophistication 29 ; illegal file-sharing 30 ; distribution of child exploitation material 31 ; terrorism and far-right movements [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39] ; trade of stolen data; and so on. The Dark Web to which Tor is constantly associated is seen an atrocious portion of the internet, constantly connected to harmful uses of the web, in a process previously conceptualized as a criminalisation of privacy.…”

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An onion with layers of hope and fear: A cross‐case analysis of the media representation of Tor Network reflecting theoretical perspectives of new technologies

Sarda

2023

Security and Privacy

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The Onion Router (Tor) is a sophisticated web browser accompanied by an encrypted network that enables online anonymity, protecting people's privacy. Adopted by many as a counter-surveillance mitigation around the world, legitimate users of Tor include the military, journalists, whistle-blowers, and citizens from authoritarian regimes. This article shows that the data protection offered by Tor is consistently associated to criminal and anti-social uses by the media.This research looks at the British press representation of Tor conducting a thematic analysis of articles published by six newspapers between 2008 and 2017. This analysis connects the press coverage to three theoretical approaches: moral panics, technological ambivalence, and liberation technology. This research demonstrates through three case studies that the media reproduces theoretical discussions about new technologies on Tor's portrayal, presenting cases with only positive, only negatives and both positive and negative uses. However, examples of optimistic views of Tor are rare, and the press coverage focuses mainly on the criminal uses, especially crypto markets and child pornography. Overall, the British press ignores a culture of surveillance and spreads a discourse of fear through a recurrent connection of Tor to horrifying uses, undermining any potential positive outcomes.

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“…Scholars argue that the possibility of Islamist militant attacks has significantly increased in recent years, and social media has played a role in exacerbating these circumstances. This is attributed to the growing number of local militants who are inspired by transnational organisations (Hossain, 2015). The utilisation of social media platforms has contributed to increased organisation among militants and has been associated with a rise in the frequency of terrorist attacks in Bangladesh.…”

Section: Islamist Militancy Internet and Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

Online Radicalisation: How Social Media Is Promoting Islamist Militancy

Sharma

2023

South Asian Survey

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This study delves into the role of social media in the realm of Islamist militancy, with a particular emphasis on Bangladesh, a country with the third-largest Muslim population. Employing a content analysis approach, this study finds that while explicit calls to join Islamist militancy are rare, social media platforms contribute to the creation of a moral foundation for militant ideology and provide justification for violent acts. Additionally, the study highlights the influence of social media in motivating young individuals to participate in Islamist militancy, although the direct impact of online radicalisation on real-life actions remains uncertain. The findings underscore the need for further research on the dynamics between social media and Islamist militancy and their implications for countering militant ideologies.

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Social Media and Terrorism

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

Financial innovations in terrorism financing: a case study of Malaysian terror financing

Financial innovations in terrorism financing: a case study of Malaysian terror financing

An onion with layers of hope and fear: A cross‐case analysis of the media representation of Tor Network reflecting theoretical perspectives of new technologies

Online Radicalisation: How Social Media Is Promoting Islamist Militancy

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