Current Aspects of Countering the Implementation of the Ideology of Extremism in the Conditions of Digitalization

The purpose of this study was to study ways to counter the spread of the ideology of extremism in the context of digitalization. The growth in the number of extremist communities on a global scale, the variety of forms of their manifestation, the transnational nature, the increase in the number of threats are factors of particular concern and, as a result, require special attention in countering this phenomenon. Thus, extremism has become a serious threat to the stability and security of society and the state. And digitalization has made it possible for extremists to fully feel their impunity, as a result of which their actions have become even more widespread and destructive. Also, modern transnational crime has begun to use digitalization products for their own purposes - in the economy, banking, information and communication. Influencing the banking sector, extremists cash out virtual funds of state corporations. The personal data of millions of people are also at the disposal of extremists. Experts argue that the scale of modern financial crime already exceeds the proceeds of drug trafficking and that such a rapid cyber attack threatens the existence of the banking system, as well as the security of strategic and military installations. Thus, there is an increase in extremist threats in the era of digitalization. This, of course, added work to law enforcement agencies and special services. Counteraction to these phenomena must be carried out adequately to the new conditions. For this, we consider it expedient to “strengthen” the structure of law enforcement agencies with personnel who can act against “digitized” crime, since much more socially dangerous acts are committed in the virtual space at the present time than in the real world. It seems that there is no need to confirm the obvious: the forces of law enforcement agencies are not enough to counter digital extremism. It is necessary to consolidate with the banking sector, special services and specialized private structures. The creation of a single bank of information, where all signs of cyber attacks will be transmitted, will allow forming a common picture, identifying a common adversary and applying common measures. All this makes sense if a common reliable system is built, based on predicting the situation and taking into account potential risks for society and the state.

extremism, digitalization, cybercrime, cyber attack, cyber extremism, cross-border, struggle, counteraction