The ‘$5 Wrench Attack’ Explained
A $5 Wrench Attack refers to a situation where physical force or intimidation, exemplified by something as...
OPSEC
The Tradecraft of Looking Poor
The tradecraft strategy of blending in by looking poor; for the ability to move unnoticed, collect intelligence,...
TSCM: Technical Surveillance Counter Measures
A specialized tradecraft discipline aimed at detecting, neutralizing, and preventing unauthorized electronic surveillance and information theft. [INTEL:...
Burner Laptops: A Civilian’s Guide to Anonymous Computing
Just as an operative would use a “burner” cell phone for discreet communications, the “Burner Laptop Method”...
Cell Phone Anti-Tracking Measures
The tradecraft guide of cell phone anti-tracking methods to prevent, counter or reduce an entity’s ability to...
Counter-Surveillance Detection
The tradecraft primer and guide on counter-surveillance detection for use as a professional in operations and as...
A ‘False Sense of Security’ Directive
The CIA officer’s directive on the “false sense of security” phenomenon; understanding, overcoming and countering this dangerous...
Assessing and Enhancing Physical Security
The CIA officer’s guide on the fundamentals of assessing physical security in real-time, identifying vulnerabilities to address...
The Burner Email Guide
A tradecraft guide on how to create and use burner emails for OPSEC and anonymity for professional...
SIM Swap Attack: How it Works + How to Protect Yourself
Sim Swapping is a type of fraud that occurs when someone attempts to gain access to your...
Maintain Personal Privacy Like a Covert Operative
For a covert operative, personal privacy is a matter of life or death beyond being mission critical....
Why VPN is Important For Personal Use
What Are Virtual Private Networks? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that allows users to...