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
2 Feb 2025 5 minute read 6 comments Investigator515
This controversial technology has now become commonplace In the post-COVID era, there’s been plenty of fresh controversy around scientific and medical procedures. This has included things like vaccines and even things like the efficacy and safety in...
27 Jan 2025 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
Remote firmware upgrades provide convenience with a disturbing twist There’s no debating that there have been some absolutely epic battles regarding privacy in recent years. With social media changing the dynamic around things like privacy and owners...
24 Jan 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
Kevin Mitnick achieved notoriety for his offensive hacking techniques. When you look at the early pioneers of cyber and information security, there’s no denying that there have been some controversial yet influential people in the field who helped es...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
