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Philippine senator links school shooting to online extremist network "764"

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A Philippine senator has suggested a link between a recent fatal school shooting and an online extremist network known as "764." Senator Risa Hontiveros stated at a hearing that there are indications this network may have influenced the perpetrators of the attack. The National Bureau of Investigation is reportedly verifying these leads, which suggest that "764" targets vulnerable children online. The shooting, which occurred on June 22, resulted in three student fatalities and 20 injuries, prompting an investigation into online platforms and gaming spaces as potential radicalization avenues. AI

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Philippine senator links school shooting to online extremist network "764"

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Philippine senator links fatal school shooting to 764 online extremist network

    A deadly school shooting in the central Philippines has prompted warnings from lawmakers and cybersecurity experts that violent online extremist networks may be approaching Filipino children through gaming platforms and chat groups. At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Philippine Se…

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