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Hypertargeting facebook profiles vulnerable to ISIS recruitment with "Breaking the ISIS brand counter narrative video clips" in multiple facebook campaigns
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Abstract Despite the territorial demise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [ISIS], their cyberoperations continue to entice supporters. In an effort to disrupt ISIS’s appeal, the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has produced over 150 short video clips featuring ISIS insiders denouncing... view more
Despite the territorial demise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [ISIS], their cyberoperations continue to entice supporters. In an effort to disrupt ISIS’s appeal, the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has produced over 150 short video clips featuring ISIS insiders denouncing the group, published in over 100 Facebook campaigns in multiple languages and regions. This article details 16 campaigns hyper-targeted at profiles that, based on predetermined and assessed indicators, suggested increased risk of exposure to ISIS-related content. Qualitative and quantitative metrics possibly suggest positive changes in online attitudes and behavior, reducing support and incitement to terrorism.... view less
Keywords
radicalization; online media; Islamization; terrorism; facebook
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Interactive, electronic Media
Free Keywords
Counter narratives; Deradicalization; ISIS
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 16-29
Journal
Journal of Human Security, 16 (2020) 1
ISSN
1835-3800
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed