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Inside a dark online subculture inspiring bombings and mass shootings
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February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026
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6:07Now PlayingA CNN investigation shows how an online movement called nihilistic violent extremism is targeting vulnerable kids to hurt themselves — and also to plot mass attacks.
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Nihilistic extremist movement linked to multiple violent attacks globally
Extremist groups brainwash children into self-harm and animal cruelty
Extremists groom and exploit children as expendable soldiers
Extremists distribute guides to groom and exploit vulnerable children
Group 764 members charged with child abuse and exploitation
Online extremist violence transitioning to real-world attacks
Bulgarian women and American teen plotted bombing attacks in U.S. cities
FBI struggles to track extremists using encrypted technology
Groomer remains at large; victim died by suicide
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