Islamic State content is being observed to be spreading through the TikTok platform.
4 reports, 3 independent
Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Islamic State content is being observed to be spreading through the TikTok platform.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Threats against Geert Wilders were made on TikTok, prompting Dutch intelligence to track ISIS-related activity.Sub-event
- Thomas Carrick used TikTok to post Islamic State group material and researched content related to the Taliban.Sub-event
- Islamic State is using social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube, to recruit and filter potential new members.Sub-event
IS is using TikTok to disseminate its propaganda.1 source
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The entities involved
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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