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
30 Nov 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
A single coin paid to a 14-year-old boy would expose a Soviet spy. In the aftermath of WW2, the stage had been set for some serious spying. In a world still reeling from the social and economic aftermath of total war, the presence of nuclear weapons...
24 Nov 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
If you’re new to the world of radio, it can be a bit of a mission figuring out where to start. With each niche having its own demands, understanding the technical specifications can often mean trawling the notes or looking for reviews to get your hea...
23 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
There’s no denying that radio has gone through some significant changes in the past decades. What started with hardware, a microphone and often, a Morse code key would end up involving a computer, a USB dongle and a software package. And while radio...
16 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it” sometimes, things turn out that way with intelligence gathering aircraft as well. While some platforms are destined for a short life with an enduring legacy, some that have been featured have...
15 Nov 2025 6 minute read 5 comments Investigator515
If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ve probably realised that this particular author has a giant soft spot for high-performance aircraft. And while there’s been plenty of writing done in the past regarding these platforms, one thing that hasn’t b...
10 Nov 2025 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
A why you want it and how to do it, that focuses on Graphene OS. In today's world, privacy has become a hot topic. In some instances, this might be for political reasons, but the data brokering industry has also shown that the commercial world places...
8 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
The radio spectrum has always been a vital resource, powering radios, televisions, communications links and navigation resources. And as time has evolved, and technology has shifted, we’ve seen the space become more and more contested. You need to lo...
5 Nov 2025 6 minute read 2 comments Investigator515
We live in an age of information, and as such, we have the world at our fingertips. The evolution of the smartphone has meant that knowledge on pretty much any niche or obscure topics is more often than not easily available. However, this wasn’t alwa...
1 Nov 2025 6 minute read 5 comments Investigator515
In this previous article, we took a look at the evolution of the container ship and explored why it’s been so influential to the modern world. After receiving some great feedback, there was plenty of discussion on the future of the shipping container...
30 Oct 2025 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
It’s time to assemble our CubeSat’s power management systemThis post is sponsored by PCBWay, a leading small circuit board manufacturer. We’re excited to partner with PCBWay to showcase their high-quality prototyping services. If you’re looking for r...
