Friday, April 22, 2011
Mobiles Are Now Propaganda Tools For Jihadists
Islamic militants have developed sophisticated ways of spreading propaganda via mobile, a study suggests.
Researchers found jihadists were compiling packages of information designed to be received on smartphones.
They contained copies of videos, songs, speeches and images that followers are encouraged to pass on.
Some were using Bluetooth short-range radio technology to anonymously spread information to potential supporters.
The study was led by German researcher Nico Prucha who has spent seven years cataloging the materials put online by Jihadists.
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My Comment: Jihadists may be eager to use their smartphones to publicize their cause, but I suspect that some are now becoming nervous with news reports like this one.
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