In this episode of Under The Tape, we break down “The Com,” short for “The Community,” a loose and constantly changing online ecosystem connected to cybercrime, hacking, extortion, doxxing, swatting, violence, child exploitation, and extremist activity. We look at how these communities developed, how 764 and related networks intersect with The Com, and how predators use gaming, social media, and private messaging platforms to find and manipulate vulnerable young people. We’ll also cover grooming, sextortion, self-harm coercion, the victim-to-perpetrator cycle, why these groups continually rebrand and move platforms, what law enforcement knows, what remains difficult to track, and the warning signs parents should know to help keep their kids safe online.

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