Philip Ingram: Using HUMINT in Cyberspace Is Best to Fight Extremists Online

... high-grade end-to-end encryption. They maintain backup communication network on other platforms but seem to prefer Telegram. It is very technically difficult to break into these channels, so the method I have found successful is using human intelligence (HUMINT) techniques in the cyber environment. Essentially, this means running intelligence agents and spies inside the online forums. What problems do security services face when dealing with terrorists? What are the main difficulties in investigating ...