Investigator515
Investigator515

Investigator515

Writing about cybersecurity, technology, and open source intelligence strategies. Passionate about giving people the tools they need to feel empowered by technology, not overwhelmed. Did we also mention we're straight-up nerds at heart? Get the latest information on blog posts and production information via Telegram: t.me/investigator515


What The Tech?! Touchscreen Technology

19 Jan 2025 4 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

Touchscreen technology would help kick off the era of smartphones In today’s world, with smartphones, smart vehicles iPads and even touchscreens on aircraft, it’s easy to take the simplicity of the touchscreen interface for granted. For a long time t...

Radio Hackers: Electromagnetic Eavesdropping & Harmonics

13 Jan 2025 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

In earlier articles, we covered the concept of the Van EckPhreak, which discussed how electromagnetic radiation (EMR) could be used to exploit private information. One point that we missed in that article though, was how an entire research field woul...

Managing Your Mind: Trauma Exposure During Open-Source Investigations

8 Jan 2025 5 minute read 2 comments Investigator515

Your brain is the best weapon you have, but it also needs care and attention. In this earlier article, we started to explore the concept of vicarious trauma and looked at the steps we could take to help mitigate the effects of this exposure with rega...

Historical Hacks: MafiaBoy

5 Jan 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

This hack from the early days showed signs of what was to come. We’ve made the point that in the earlier days, the internet was a significantly different place in comparison to what we see. If you’re of the younger generation, it might be hard to gau...

What The Tech?! Raspberry Pi

2 Jan 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Single-board computers made new technology more portable & affordable. As we’ve explored the What The Tech?! series, we’ve typically looked at technology that’s older with a longer-lasting legacy. The fact is though, that it’s not just old technology...

The Telegram Wrap: Shotgun Drones, Hi Powered Remotes & Robot Mine Layers

30 Dec 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

We’re back with the final Telegram wrap-up for 2024 Like most people, the holiday season has been pretty busy. So, it’s been a couple of weeks since our last Telegram wrap. With each post needing to be properly translated, sourced and assessed, compi...

Social Management: Some Tools To Up Your Social Game

29 Dec 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

If you’re a creator, you’re probably no stranger to managing and scheduling multiple social media posts or accounts. The rapid decline of X/Twitter left a large gap in the social market and affected many large and established communities as well. How...

Earning Your Stripes: Earn On Superteam

24 Dec 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Join Superteam, make memes and make money, it’s that easy. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack If you’re a writer or developer, or simply someone who has a passion for remote work, you might spend plenty of time s...

The Bounty Hunters: Bug Bounty Programs

21 Dec 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Bug bounty lets you get your hacking game on, legally. We strive to provide informative articles, however, it is important for users to ensure their research is both ethical and responsible. Additionally, it is your responsibility to ensure you’re co...

Toncoin: The Open Network

16 Dec 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

This next piece explores Ton, Telegram and OSINT analysis In previous articles, we looked at Telegram and discussed some of the OSINT strategies that could be applied. We also talked briefly about TON and TON COIN. With both playing a pivotal role in...