Information warfare: new battle fields : Terrorists, propaganda and the Internet

Crilley, Kathy

Aslib proceedings 2001 53 (7)250-264
(ReLIS:jul:onkfhj:y:2001:v:53:i:7:p:250-264)

Abstract:

Examines the use of the Internet by terrorists, extremists and activists. Analyses the methods employed by these various ideological groups and considers the advantages of using the Internet over traditional publishing and communication methods. Historically, extremists have used media of al kinds to as vehicles of propaganda, and have exploited new forms of communication over the years to put forward their views. Online extremists in the Internet age, perhaps was just a matter of course. Whatever the organisation, using the Internet has overcome the limitations of traditional publishing, offering a quick, inexpensive, and anonymous means of communication, and ideological information is reaching new audiences around the world. New threats of the twenty-first century come from the extreme right wing environmentalists, neo-nazis, animal rights groups and criminals who can exploit the technology and structure of the Internet.

Keywords: Internet ; Terrorismo ; Censura
Pages: 250-264
Volume: 53
Year: 2001
Issue: 7

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