Where Harm Groups and ‘The Com’ Converge: Dark Nexus

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• Cyberattack on Las Vegas casinos by English-speaking hackers teaming up with Russian ransomware gangs
• Young, Western cybercriminals involved in harmful online groups targeting vulnerable teens

The article discusses the dark nexus between harmful online groups and The Com, a network of cybercriminals. It highlights the case of a cyberattack on Las Vegas casinos where English-speaking hackers collaborated with Russian ransomware gangs. These cybercriminals, often young Western individuals, are also part of harmful online groups that bully, stalk, harass, and extort vulnerable teens. The article delves into specific groups like 764, CVLT, and others, detailing their activities involving sextortion, bullying, and exploitation of minors. It also mentions individuals like Holy, Waifu, and Judische, connecting their cybercrime activities with harm communities like Leak Society and Court. The involvement of federal agencies, the rise of domestic terrorism charges, and the overlap between harmful groups and The Com are also discussed. Additionally, cases of swatting, child pornography, and SIM swapping are highlighted, offering a comprehensive view of the dangerous activities stemming from the intersection of cybercrime and harm groups.