Arch rivals software giant Microsoft and search giant Google have teamed up for a good cause – to fight against terrorism and other criminal activities. The companies are jamming to stop terror organisations from using the internet for their nefarious activities including recruiting terrorists.

Microsoft and Google attended a two day meeting in in Seattle along with software giants Cisco and Symantec to figure out ways to curb terrorist activities on the world wide web; the meeting was led by the UN Working Group. Richard Barrett, the co-chair of the group said that there has been a “high level of crime on the internet”. According to Barett, “It is essential that you bring in the private sector, which is an essential partner in moving forward”. However it was also deduced that more UN departments and governments should be involved in discussions regarding fighting terrorism on the internet. The European Union and the Council of Europe may join forces with Microsoft, Google, Symantec and Cisco to tackle the terrorism via the internet. Read more »