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This book examines the intersection of terrorism and digital technologies, focusing on how terrorists engage with the Internet and cyberspace to organize, communicate, and propagate ideological content. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the authors integrate perspectives from computer science, engineering, social psychology, law, politics, and international relations to address three central questions: why terrorists engage online, the threats posed by their online activities, and methods to prevent or counteract such threats. The book includes contemporary case studies covering lone-actor terrorists, organized groups, and cyber-enabled extremist networks, demonstrating the practical and policy implications of online radicalization. Its relevance today is significant as cyberspace continues to be a major platform for extremist activity, making the work essential for understanding the evolving digital landscape of terrorism, informing counterterrorism policies, and guiding interdisciplinary research on security, law, and technology in a globally connected environment.The book’s strengths lie in its multidisciplinary framework, blending technical, legal, political, and psychological perspectives, which provides a holistic understanding of cyber-terrorism. The inclusion of contemporary case studies enhances practical relevance, and the structured approach to prevention and policy interventions is particularly valuable for practitioners and researchers. Limitations include the relatively short length (210 pages), which may restrict deep exploration of some technical or legal complexities, and its focus on illustrative case studies rather than exhaustive empirical data. Nonetheless, the work offers an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to online terrorism and its multifaceted implications.An insightful and timely contribution to the study of cyber-terrorism, bridging the gap between technology, politics, law, and security studies. Highly recommended for repositories focusing on terrorism, cyber-security, and interdisciplinary conflict research.