Swatting Spree: Inside the Sinister Rise of ‘Purgatory’ Hoax Alerts at Universities
Extremist swatting group Purgatory, led by a man named Gores, is offering a “back-to-school special” on hoax threats. Prices have surged from $20 to $95, proving even fake danger has inflation. As the FBI investigates, Purgatory’s twisted menu includes everything from “brickings” to swatting calls, with profits allegedly hitting $100,000.
Hot Take:
It seems like the self-proclaimed “leaders” of the cyber underworld are playing a twisted game of Monopoly: collect $200, cause chaos, and go directly to jail. This time, the “Purgatory” group is offering a buffet of chaos, with a side serving of moral bankruptcy. Their menu of mayhem is enough to make even the most seasoned cybercriminal raise an eyebrow. Who knew modern-day villainy could be so entrepreneurial? If only they applied this business acumen to something less… illegal.
Key Points:
- Purgatory group offers swatting services, escalating prices as demand rises.
- The group has ties to a violent extremist network, The Com.
- A spree of swatting has targeted universities, earning the group $100,000.
- Federal and state authorities, including the FBI, are investigating.
- Swatting incidents have serious risks and drain emergency resources.