Tweet and destroy: Australian spies track terror threats on social media

By Philip Dorling
Updated September 21 2014 - 2:08pm, first published 1:57pm
Social media platforms have proven to be effective channels for supporters of the Islamic State (ISIL) to disseminate propaganda, attract recruits and raise funds.
 Photo: Dado Ruvic
Social media platforms have proven to be effective channels for supporters of the Islamic State (ISIL) to disseminate propaganda, attract recruits and raise funds. Photo: Dado Ruvic

Australia's peak intelligence agency is stepping up its analysis of terrorist threats, including scouring social media to track extremist propaganda and recruitment efforts.

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