Online Services and Violent Extremism awareness brief
The Internet has been embraced worldwide because of its widespread availability and cost-effectiveness. As access to the Internet continues to spread and the use of social media proliferates, people are spending more time online, connecting with one another and creating virtual communities. Individuals and organizations are launching websites, and posting and consuming content from a wide array of sources, and joining multiple social media platforms, such as chat rooms and message boards, online dating sites, and online gaming.