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Journal : Security Intelligence Terrorism Journal (SITJ)

The Role of Social Media in Supporting Information and Intelligence Gathering by Densus 88 Virgantara, Aliviqo Pandu; Nita, Surya; Rahmanto, Didik Novi
Security Intelligence Terrorism Journal (SITJ) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Politik dan Kebijakan Strategis Indonesia (POLKASI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70710/sitj.v1i2.10

Abstract

Terrorism in the digital era has rapidly evolved, with terrorist groups increasingly utilizing social media platforms to spread radical ideologies, recruit new members, and plan attacks. Indonesia, having experienced various terrorism incidents, continues to face this ongoing threat. In this context, the Special Detachment 88 Anti-Terrorism Unit (Densus 88) leverages social media as a critical tool for intelligence gathering and preventing terrorist activities. This study aims to explore how Densus 88 utilizes platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to identify, monitor, and analyze terrorism-related activities. Through a qualitative approach, this research investigates the perspectives and experiences of Densus 88 members involved in using social media as an intelligence tool. The findings indicate that social media provides a continuous data stream that can be used to monitor activities, track trends, and identify potential threats at an early stage. However, significant challenges remain, including the vast volume and complexity of data and difficulties in distinguishing genuinely dangerous activities from unrelated content. This study provides valuable insights into the strategic use of social media in counter-terrorism operations and suggests measures to enhance the effectiveness of intelligence gathering in the digital era.
Co-Authors Achjani Zulfa, Eva Ahmad Ibrahim Badry Al kindy*, Muhammad Ghazy Aldriano Marbun, Joshua Leonard Alfarisi, Farid Aminanto, Muhamad Erza Aminanto, Muhammad Erza Anggara Pratama Naibaho, Dawan Apriandi, Sony Arfina, Zora Arif Budianto Badry, Ahmad Ibrahim Badry Basir, Basir Chairul Muriman Setyabudi Cholis Abrori, Cholis Chotib, Chotib Delima, Sylvia Prisca Dewa, Dinanti Putri Dwitiya, Bunga Herlin Edco, Herman Eva Achjani Zulfa Fazlurrohman, Muhammad Ahfadh Gani, Yopik Ginetio, Calvin Ido Hafiz Akbar Haloho, Pebriandi Handayani, Riska Sri Hanita, Margaretha Harahap, Anggi Aulina Heaveny N., Muh. Mahdi Ikhssani, Agung Iza Fadri, Iza Johannes, Stevano Leonard Karana, Wahyu Agung Jagat Koto, Zulkarnein Lamza, Muhammad Euro Belmiro Leonard Johannes, Stevano M. Ihwan Narwanto Mahaputra*, Bara Pratama Mailan, Ruly Manurung, Aldhira Farhan Mawaridi, Gholib Yudha Mualim, Joshua Mulyadi Mulyadi Muriman Setyabudi, Chairul Muriman, Chairul Nabila, Dwi Nurcahya Nasution, Ingka Harsani Novan Krisno Adji Pardede, Arga Pasaribu, Yosep Jadi Parlindungan Prabowo, Dikie Pratama, Muhamad Rizqi Yudha Pratiwi, Ajeng Nuranisha Purba, Niko Rahmanto, Didik Novi Reza Pradana, Muhamad Ridho, Arif Runturambi, Arthur Josias Simon S, Basir Setiabudi, Chairul Muriman Siagian, Joshua Oktavianus Siagian, Oktovian Prawira Hidayat Sidabutar, Wobsi Prawira Sihombing, Patuan Saur Andre Jeriko Silalahi, Redika Adytia Simbolon, Wijaya Sitepu, Dedek Ervina Sitorus, Aldika Martua Sucita, Novia Sukabdi, Zora A. Sutrisno, Sutrisno Tana, Jimmy Tanlim, Kiki Virgantara, Aliviqo Pandu Vita Mayastinasari Wibison, Pendi - Wiharto, Bastian Dhira Octavianto Yopik Gani Yuli Hermansyah