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'Burner' phones, social media and online magazines: understanding the technology of terrorism

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imagePrepaid cellphones are just one of many technological tools used by criminals and terrorists.flip phone image via shutterstock.com

Amid the global threat of terrorism, the actual attacks that occur can vary widely. Terrorists aim at different targets in different locations, and tend to be either shooting or bombing or both. There is, however, a...

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