Social media a key element for terror groups: study


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  • Thursday, 15 May 2014

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups have expanded their online presence with increased use of social media such as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, said a study released Wednesday.

WASHINGTON: Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups have expanded their online presence with increased use of social media, creating new challenges for thwarting attacks, said a study released Wednesday. 

The study released by the Woodrow Wilson Center's DC Commons Lab found terrorist groups have moved their online presence to outlets such as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

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