Parallels Between Terrorism and Cybercrime

There are significant parallels between young individuals drawn into terrorism and those engaging in cybercrime. Many teenagers exposed to harmful online content, akin to far-right ideologies, find themselves radicalized into cybercriminal behavior, much like young Moroccans who joined ISIS. Both groups often experience a sense of alienation and search for community, leading them down paths that involve extreme actions which are hard to retract. The escalation from minor offenses to major crimes reflects a troubling pattern where these individuals lose touch with conventional societal norms due to the absence of consequences in their online activities.