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Investigator515

We write about cybersecurity, technology, managing your privacy and open source intelligence. We're 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 our telegram: t.me/investigator515


Historical Hacks: The Ethereum DAO Hack

28 Jul 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

If you’ve been following for any length of time you probably realise there is a lot that is written about. Following cyber / infosec topics and movements in the crypto space is something that is usually pretty enjoyable for the average data nerd. In...

Unmasking The Bots: How AI is Weaponizing Disinformation for Mass Influence

22 Jul 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

AI-based propaganda is proliferating rapidly. Let's check it out. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack While browsing X / Twitter recently, there were some new followers gained and plenty of low-engagement accounts...

Networking Projects & The Raspberry Pi

21 Jul 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack With the evolution of electronics, we’ve seen the availability of refurbished equipment increase as time has progressed. In today's market, ex-corporate systems can be great too...

What The Tech?! VHS & VCR

15 Jul 2024 7 minute read 10 comments Investigator515

In a digital world, it’s easy to forget how vital media storage once was If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack As we’ve moved through our technical evolution, it's more than fair to say that we’ve seen substantial c...

Radio Hackers: Jamming & Spoofing Fundamentals

9 Jul 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

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 compliant with all applicable laws and regulations for yo...

Historical Hacks: The Target Breach

7 Jul 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Looking back in time at one of the largest retail attacks to occur From a security perspective, when you look back at a data breach or cyber security incident, there is often plenty of interesting data that are able to be reviewed to understand how t...

What The Tech?! Radar

1 Jul 2024 7 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack The early days of aviation provided plenty of excitement. Not only was humanity learning about aviation and aerodynamics, but as aircraft evolved and performance increased, even...

Radio Hackers: Submitting Your Article

30 Jun 2024 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack In this previous article, we talked about submission standards and some of the things we are looking for from authors as the publication grows. In this article, we’ll provide a...

Your Digital Legacy: Managing Your Online Life

23 Jun 2024 7 minute read 2 comments Investigator515

Looking at some simple steps to manage your digital life when you’re gone. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack. Grief, loss and death can be a difficult time. It can usually happen unexpectedly and in today’s worl...

Historical Hacks: The Citibank Hack (1994)

17 Jun 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

This hack exploited dial-up and weak security to steal millions. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack We’ve talked much about how the earlier days of the internet were a very different time, especially with regard...