764 (criminal network)

764 (criminal network)

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'''764''' is a [[decentralized]], internationally operating online [[nihilistic violent extremism|nihilstic violent extremist]] and [[sextortion]] network. It emerged in 2021 from the [[CVLT (organization)|CVLT]] network.
'''764''' is a [[decentralized]], internationally operating online [[sextortion]] network. It emerged in 2021 from the [[CVLT (organization)|CVLT]] network.


764 has been described as a [[Satanism|Satanic]] and neo-Nazi [[cult]] by some in the media.{{cite web |date=November 22, 2024 |title=Satanic and neo-Nazi online cults targeting Aussie kids |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/crimeinfocus/satanic-and-neonazi-cults-764-and-cvlt-finding-victims-to-target-on-roblox/news-story/5d9c02441e316d658549108e2b4ed648 |url-access=subscription |work=[[dailytelegraph.com.au]]}} Investigations suggest that its members' misanthropic worldview and sadistic tendencies are more significant drivers, with group dynamics playing a key role in further [[radicalization]]. Members of 764 frequently adopt the corresponding symbolism but are primarily described as being motivated by [[Everyday sadism|sadism]].{{Cite web |title=Terror without ideology? The rise of nihilistic violence – An ISD Investigation |url=https://www.isdglobal.org/digital_dispatches/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/ |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=ISD |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last1=Argentino |first1=Marc-André |last2=Gay |first2=Barrett |last3=Tyler |first3=M.B. |date=January 19, 2024 |title=764: The Intersection of Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and Child Sexual Exploitation |url=https://gnet-research.org/2024/01/19/764-the-intersection-of-terrorism-violent-extremism-and-child-sexual-exploitation/ |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}
764 has been described as a [[Satanism|Satanic]] and neo-Nazi [[cult]] by some in the media.{{cite web |date=November 22, 2024 |title=Satanic and neo-Nazi online cults targeting Aussie kids |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/crimeinfocus/satanic-and-neonazi-cults-764-and-cvlt-finding-victims-to-target-on-roblox/news-story/5d9c02441e316d658549108e2b4ed648 |url-access=subscription |work=[[dailytelegraph.com.au]]}} Investigations suggest that its members' misanthropic worldview and sadistic tendencies are more significant drivers, with group dynamics playing a key role in further [[radicalization]]. Members of 764 frequently adopt the corresponding symbolism but are primarily described as being motivated by [[Everyday sadism|sadism]].{{Cite web |title=Terror without ideology? The rise of nihilistic violence – An ISD Investigation |url=https://www.isdglobal.org/digital_dispatches/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/ |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=ISD |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last1=Argentino |first1=Marc-André |last2=Gay |first2=Barrett |last3=Tyler |first3=M.B. |date=January 19, 2024 |title=764: The Intersection of Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and Child Sexual Exploitation |url=https://gnet-research.org/2024/01/19/764-the-intersection-of-terrorism-violent-extremism-and-child-sexual-exploitation/ |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}}