Inside the Investigation into Coordinated Online Abuse
On September 24, 2026, Wired released a new episode of its 'Uncanny Valley' podcast, taking listeners behind the scenes of an investigative report on online harassment targeting women. The episode highlights the story from the perspective of a female victim targeted by an intricate network of anonymous social accounts, often referred to as the 'burnerverse.'
According to Wired, this form of organized, anonymous harassment has been turned into a coordinated collective activity by certain online groups, causing significant distress and disruption in the personal and professional lives of those affected.