$WHACKD

Referenced in 1 episode

Definition

A concept introduced by John McAfee as a dead man's switch, which refers to a system that automatically sends a message to notify others if he was harmed or killed, purportedly containing incriminating information.

Related episodes

Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch

The Higherside ChatsSep 3, 2025

Janice McAfee discusses her late husband, John McAfee, and claims he did not die by suicide. She introduces the concept of '$WHACKD,' which refers to a supposed dead man's switch put in place by John to signal if he was ever killed. This episode dives into the mysterious circumstances surrounding McAfee's death and the potential secrets he may have left behind.

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