How ISIS uses its Twitter army to spread hatred

A new study by the Brookings Institute, published last week, presents new details on ISIS’ sophisticated use of social media to spread their messages of violence and attract new recruits. With a sheer army of accounts, the jihadists flood platforms like Twitter, as described in this article: http://bit.ly/1By7hqi

As families, we must be aware of the dangers posed by online hatred and the jihadists’ tactics of recruitment. If we stick together, and make a conscious effort to raise awareness and create resilience, we can defeat the online threat.

If you are worried about a family member or loved one, who might be influenced by online recruiters, please do reach out and seek help.