FBI, Atlanta police address rise in online extremist threats

FBI & APD: '764' Extremist Groups Targeting Georgia Teens

In a joint media conference held today at FBI Atlanta Headquarters, federal and local authorities issued a dire warning about a shadowy online extremist network known as "764." Officials describe the group as a decentralized, nihilistic movement that preys on vulnerable children and teenagers, forcing them into a cycle of "modern-day terrorism."

ATLANTA - Federal and local law enforcement officials held a press conference to discuss what they describe as a growing threat involving online extremist groups targeting young people in Georgia.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Atlanta field office and the Atlanta Police Department say the concern centers around so-called "764" groups, which they say are increasingly preying on vulnerable residents, particularly teenagers.

Authorities provided more details about how the groups operate and what families can do to protect themselves.