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Safeguarding online - Explaining the risk posed by violent extremism

The internet is a source of much that is positive. It offers unprecedented opportunities for global information exchange, communication, networking and education. Alongside these benefits however, there are risks, often reflecting those in the offline world. The offline risks of terrorism and violent extremism are well-known, and these are mirrored online. Terrorists and violent extremists exploit the internet for both operational purposes and as a tool for radicalisation and recruitment. This represents a serious risk to vulnerable individuals using the internet.

Date: Mon Aug 10 16:48:08 BST 2009

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