Terrorism and the Internet of Things: Cyber-Terrorism as an Emergent Threat

Henschke, Adam

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“…Cloud storage's benefits in data storage, accessibility, and efficiency are countered by unique challenges in counter-terrorism. Its strong encryption, vital for privacy and security, can also be exploited by terrorist groups to secure communications and planning documents from law enforcement, creating a barrier in tracking and accessing their data [54,55]. The decentralized nature of cloud storage, with data spread across multiple jurisdictions, further complicates legal and investigative processes, as pointed out by Henschke et al [54].…”

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“…Its strong encryption, vital for privacy and security, can also be exploited by terrorist groups to secure communications and planning documents from law enforcement, creating a barrier in tracking and accessing their data [54,55]. The decentralized nature of cloud storage, with data spread across multiple jurisdictions, further complicates legal and investigative processes, as pointed out by Henschke et al [54]. Terrorist groups leverage cloud platforms for quick information sharing, using them to disseminate propaganda and communicate across networks, thereby evading continuous monitoring and requiring substantial counterterrorism resources and technology [56].…”

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“…This approach allows them to manipulate individual behaviors for recruitment, challenging online privacy norms [59]. However, the use of Big Data for predictive policing and counterterrorism by law enforcement also raises concerns about privacy infringement, potential bias, and the risk of creating a surveillance state, highlighting ethical dilemmas in its application [54,64]. Therefore, balancing the benefits and risks of Big Data in combating terrorism remains a complex and evolving challenge.…”

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The Evolution of Terrorism in the Digital Age: Investigating the Adaptation of Terrorist Groups to Cyber Technologies for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks

Adigwe,

Mayeke,

Olabanji

et al. 2024

AJEBA

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This paper delves into the critical and evolving challenge posed by terrorist organizations' adaptation to cyber technologies, as the proliferation of these technologies significantly impacts societal and security dynamics globally. The paper highlights the case of ISIS as a prime example, illustrating the group's sophisticated use of cyberspace for purposes ranging from global recruitment to attack planning, thereby demonstrating the complexity and reach of modern cyberterrorism. Aiming to investigate the adaptation of terrorist groups to cyber technologies, the study primarily focuses on methods used for recruitment, propaganda, and execution of cyberattacks. The research employs a quantitative methodology, relying on a survey strategy to gather data, and it significantly engages with consultants and policy specialists in counter-terrorism, alongside cybersecurity experts. The findings reveal a substantial impact of digital platforms on the global reach and influence of terrorist groups, the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, and the extensive socio-economic repercussions of digital-age terrorism. The study culminates in offering insightful recommendations, urging a multifaceted response integrating technological, social, and international measures. It emphasizes enhancing digital literacy and public awareness to combat the influence of extremist narratives and misinformation. The necessity of international cooperation and intelligence sharing is underscored, highlighting the global nature of the threat and the need for unified standards in regulating digital spaces. Additionally, the paper advocates for stringent regulatory measures and advanced detection technologies to counter the misuse of drones and 3D-printed weapons, pointing to the necessity of collaborative efforts across various sectors to strike a balance between security and innovation.

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The Evolution of Terrorism in the Digital Age: Investigating the Adaptation of Terrorist Groups to Cyber Technologies for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks

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“…For example, adding a virtual reality component to training units could increase the capability of online actors once the technology has become more of a standard for wider populations of users. Further, developments such as the Internet of Things could provide novel forms of both radicalization and attacks ( Henschke, 2021 ; Sullivan and Montasari, 2022 ). These developments also extend to easily accessible attack equipment such as weaponry generated through 3D-printing and promoted on social media ( The Guardian, June, 2022 ).…”

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Terrorism and the internet: How dangerous is online radicalization?

Binder

Kenyon

2022

Front. Psychol.

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This work is concerned with the extent and magnitude of threat related to online radicalization in the context of terrorist acts and related offending. Online influences have been depicted as major drivers for the propagation and adoption of extremist ideologies, which often contain an element of collective grievance, and subsequent acts of violence. This is most pronounced in the discussion of so-called lone actor terrorism, but extends to all forms of extremist offending, and beyond. The present work situates online radicalization leading to terrorist acts within the wider context of grievance-based beliefs and attitudes. Further, it addresses current positions and debates surrounding the relevance and mechanisms of online radicalization in terrorist offending. Recent evidence from quantitative studies is reviewed to estimate prevalence of online radicalization and the level of threat that results from it. This is followed by a discussion of plausible, but opposing, interpretations of the estimates presented. While online radicalization does occur, with and without reference to offline processes, the resulting threat is not overly high. This assessment, however, refers to the present only and is unlikely to hold for the future, given the general growth and acceleration of online activity among terrorist actors.

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Public Opinion and Cyberterrorism

Shandler

Kostyuk

Oppenheimer

2023

Public Opinion Quarterly

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Research into cyber-conflict, public opinion, and international security is burgeoning, yet the field suffers from an absence of conceptual agreement about key terms. For instance, every time a cyberattack takes place, a public debate erupts as to whether it constitutes cyberterrorism. This debate bears significant consequences, seeing as the ascription of a “terrorism” label enables the application of heavy-handed counterterrorism powers and heightens the level of perceived threat among the public. In light of widespread conceptual disagreement in cyberspace, we assert that public opinion plays a heightened role in understanding the nature of cyber threats. We construct a typological framework to illuminate the attributes that drive the public classification of an attack as cyberterrorism, which we test through a ratings-based conjoint experiment in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel (N = 21,238 observations). We find that the public (1) refrains from labeling attacks by unknown actors or hacker collectives as cyberterrorism; and (2) classifies attacks that disseminate sensitive data as terrorism to a greater extent even than physically explosive attacks. Importantly, the uniform public perspectives across the three countries challenge a foundational tenet of public opinion and international relations scholarship that divided views among elites on foreign policy matters will be reflected by a divided public. This study concludes by providing a definitive conceptual baseline to support future research on the topic.

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Terrorism and the Internet of Things: Cyber-Terrorism as an Emergent Threat

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The Evolution of Terrorism in the Digital Age: Investigating the Adaptation of Terrorist Groups to Cyber Technologies for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks

The Evolution of Terrorism in the Digital Age: Investigating the Adaptation of Terrorist Groups to Cyber Technologies for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks

Terrorism and the internet: How dangerous is online radicalization?

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