Abstract
ISIS has inflicted terror onto civilians in several ways, through ransoms, kidnapping, beheadings, mass shootings, and bombings. These acts of terror are funded through the internet. They use this tool as a mechanism to spread online propaganda and radicalize people, in addition to terrorizing civilians with cyberterrorism to collect money. This analysis also compares ISIS to other terrorist organizations, specifically in their online propaganda tactics and funding. Further, it will posit policy recommendations that are aimed at helping policymakers combat online terrorist activity. The goal should be making cyberspace safer for the public and increasing challenges for terrorists to conduct their activities, deterring them from using the internet. Livemap, cyber risk assessments, lawful hacking, and education among the public (specifically youth) are all potential solutions to mitigating online radicalization and cyberterrorism.
Recommended Citation
Ralstin, Grace
(2024)
"The Rise of ISIS: A Growing Threat to the World,"
Pepperdine Policy Review: Vol. 16, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/ppr/vol16/iss1/8
