The role of social networks for modern sociopolitical and security events

Abstract

From the technological, sociological, political and then security point of view, Internet has made a breakthrough for understanding the functioning of everyday living and working. As a modern and now the inevitable form of communication, social network entails a complex sociopolitical and security implications. In recent years, social networks are becoming an indispensable element in the gathering of political activists and starting the sociopolitical changes. In addition, the possibility for misuse of stored information and manipulation of social netowrks' members, make them a risk factor for national, corporate and individual security.