Hacked The Lorebook Cult
May 16, 2025
Dive into the chilling world of a network exploiting abuse as currency, where 'lorebooks' become a twisted status symbol among online communities. Discover how manipulative cybercriminals prey on vulnerable minors, revealing the dark connections between extremism and digital crime. The podcast also delves into the alarming risks of open-source software, showcasing real-world vulnerabilities and the growing need for cybersecurity vigilance. Prepare for a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between exploitation, technology, and community dynamics.
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Lorebooks as Currency in Abuse Cult
- Lore books are collections of coerced violence used as currency for status in extremist abuse groups.
- This shifts the focus from abuse as an end product to a tool for manipulation and indoctrination.
764 Cult as Domestic Terror Threat
- 764 operates like a domestic terrorism threat with cult-like extremism, beyond a typical child exploitation ring.
- There's an alarming overlap between cybercrime groups and online harm cults in recruitment methods.
Teenage Vulnerability and Social Engineering
- Scott Francis Winder recalled firsthand teenage angst as biochemistry-driven vulnerability.
- Jordan Bloemen highlighted this vulnerability making social engineering easier among minors.
