Indonesia’s Handling of Terrorists’ Cyber Activities
How Repressive Measures Still Fall Short
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22116363 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ali Abdullah Wibisono (0000-0001-6564-266X, University of Indonesia, corresponding author), Rachel Kumendong (Pelita Harapan University), Iwa Maulana (0000-0002-8324-9287, Centre for Detention Studies (CDS), Jakarta Central, Special Region Jakarta, Indonesia) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 134-160 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2347-7970 • E-ISSN: 2349-0039 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/23477970241298764 |
| OpenAlex | W4405199474 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
The article examines discrepancies between the Indonesian government’s response to terrorist cyber activities and the actual activities of terrorists online. By analysing data from 55 convicted terrorists, the study reveals that while government efforts focus on censoring extremist content on social media and websites, terrorists have shifted to using messaging platforms for tactical coordination. This shift indicates that current censorship and platform removal strategies are ineffective in preventing terrorists from exploiting cyberspace. The article highlights that repressive measures, such as criminal prosecution and strict regulation, may undermine the roles of users, platform managers and tech companies in content moderation. Additionally, these measures could drive terrorists to smaller, less monitored platforms, ultimately failing to curb their online activities and compromising freedom of expression. The findings suggest that a more nuanced approach is needed to address terrorist use of cyberspace effectively
Business · Censorship · Computer security · Content analysis · Criminology · Cyberspace · Indonesian · Indonesian government · Internet privacy · Moderation · Political science · Public relations · Social media · Sociology · Terrorism · The Internet · Computer Science · Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection · Islamic Studies and Radicalism · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |