Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism

It is an obvious and undeniable fact, that the cyberspace becomes a powerful method which is increasingly and quickly utilized by terrorist organizations to achieve their gruesome and nefarious goals by hitting innocent individuals. This paper has conducted a critical and comprehensive study on the...

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Main Authors: Labanieh, Mohamad Fateh, Zulhuda, Sonny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian and African Research Centre (AARC) 2016
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description It is an obvious and undeniable fact, that the cyberspace becomes a powerful method which is increasingly and quickly utilized by terrorist organizations to achieve their gruesome and nefarious goals by hitting innocent individuals. This paper has conducted a critical and comprehensive study on the literature review aiming to answer several inquiries about utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism. The meaning, characteristics and goals of cyber terrorism will be highlighted. Furthermore, this paper will clarify how terrorist groups invade the cyberspace with highlighting on “ISIS” as an example. In addition, this paper will indicate how the Malaysian Law addresses the terrorism. This paper has proved that the terrorist groups become more sophisticated and complex by adopting the cyberspace.
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spelling iium-511172016-07-13T01:48:24Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/51117/ Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism Labanieh, Mohamad Fateh Zulhuda, Sonny K Law (General) It is an obvious and undeniable fact, that the cyberspace becomes a powerful method which is increasingly and quickly utilized by terrorist organizations to achieve their gruesome and nefarious goals by hitting innocent individuals. This paper has conducted a critical and comprehensive study on the literature review aiming to answer several inquiries about utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism. The meaning, characteristics and goals of cyber terrorism will be highlighted. Furthermore, this paper will clarify how terrorist groups invade the cyberspace with highlighting on “ISIS” as an example. In addition, this paper will indicate how the Malaysian Law addresses the terrorism. This paper has proved that the terrorist groups become more sophisticated and complex by adopting the cyberspace. Asian and African Research Centre (AARC) 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/51117/1/51117_-_Utilization_of_cyberspace_by_terrorist_groups_and_the_applicability_of_the_Malaysian_law_on_terrorism.pdf Labanieh, Mohamad Fateh and Zulhuda, Sonny (2016) Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism. Journal of Asian and African Social Science and Humanities, 2 (2). pp. 31-54. ISSN 2413-2748 http://www.aarcentre.com
spellingShingle K Law (General)
Labanieh, Mohamad Fateh
Zulhuda, Sonny
Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title_full Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title_fullStr Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title_full_unstemmed Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title_short Utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the Malaysian law on terrorism
title_sort utilization of cyberspace by terrorist groups and the applicability of the malaysian law on terrorism
topic K Law (General)
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/51117/1/51117_-_Utilization_of_cyberspace_by_terrorist_groups_and_the_applicability_of_the_Malaysian_law_on_terrorism.pdf