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


Published! Our first two investigator515 ebooks go to launch.

4 Feb 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

We're now published!!!!! 2 Live, 2 to go We missed the Wednesday blog cycle this week, for one very important reason. We've just finished our first round of publishing!!! We figured that its never great missing a post during the cycle, but missing it...

OSINT. Oh What? How Open Source Intelligence Connects our World

24 Jan 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

OSINT has become a bit of a buzzword, whilst becoming more blurred on whats actually classified as open source intelligence. Today we'll look quickly at some of the ways open source intelligence connects our world behind the scenes. First, lets get a...

The dangers of Password Reuse. As told by ChatGPT

22 Jan 2023 2 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

Today, we delegate. I asked chatGPT to talk to me about the dangers of password reuse hypothetically. Not a bad effort i thought. What do you think? Tell me in the comments Imagine that you're a hacker looking to gain access to someone's online accou...

A quick run down on Open Source Intelligence

21 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Open source intelligence (OSINT) is the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information that is publicly available and legally obtainable. It is a powerful tool for research, investigations, decision making, and intelligence gathering...

Proxy Servers & VPN's. Understanding our protections.

20 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Virtual private networks (VPNs) and proxy services are two common tools that can be used to protect your online activity and enhance your online privacy. In this post, we'll take a closer look at how these services work and the benefits they offer,...

Social Media Permissions: Understanding your Privacy And whats given up.

18 Jan 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

In today's connected world, social media is an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and stay informed about what's happening in the world. Business is now a part of it and...

So ive officially been breached. What comes next?

17 Jan 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Note: While we are going to discuss real hacks, please understand we will do so in an indirect way, without compromising any leaked information. If you're like many Australians, you may have received notification over the past year that you've been i...

Password Managers and your Online Security

17 Jan 2023 2 minute read 3 comments Investigator515

If you're like most people, you probably have a lot of online accounts - from social media to online shopping to banking. Keeping track of all of these accounts and their corresponding passwords can be a hassle, so it's tempting to use the same passw...