The role of new media in spreading awarenessThe dangers of terrorism and cyber extremism

Abstract

The aim of this study is to know the role of new media in spreading awareness of the dangers of terrorism and cyber extremism. The research problem was determined through a main question: What is the role of new media in developing awareness of the dangers of terrorism? The researcher used a random sampling method to obtain information, and samples were taken from university students. (University of Baghdad, Al-Farahidi University) by distributing the questionnaire as one of the methods of collecting information. The research concluded based on the results of the analysis, and the most prominent results of the research were that Facebook is the most used new media with a rate of 36.5%, and solving problems (to which young people are exposed due to electronic terrorism) had an arithmetic average of 1.9112 at a deviation level. Standard 70057 and suggested possible solutions for them in employing new media in order to protect society from the harms of terrorism and cyber extremism through the process of disseminating knowledge and educating the public regarding these extremist groups, and the importance of activating the work of civil society organizations and concerted efforts between the security services and the media.