Research Papers

3 Dec 2025

Information Exposed: Opt Out Online

Surveillance is no longer an occasional intrusion or something we tolerate in times of crisis. It has become the oxygen of the digital world. When this guide was first written in 1998, the internet was young. The privacy threats came from credit bureaus, direct marketers, and the first data...
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5 Sep 2025

Proactive Protection: Defending Against Digital Exposure and Threats

Digital Exposure Is a Growing Threat to Personal Safety Executives, government officials, public figures, and their families face increasing digital threats as personal data once considered harmless is now being exploited by threat actors. These digital traces are being used to stalk, harass, and...
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14 Feb 2025

Trademark Investigation Best Practices – Hetherington Group

In our digital world, legal professionals involved in trademark cases must utilize open-source intelligence (OSINT) to conduct trademark investigations and verify trademark claims. Contrary to popular belief, registering a trademark does not automatically grant exclusive ownership—legal precedent...
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14 Feb 2025

Individual Online Risk & Digital Vulnerabilities – Hetherington Group

High profile individuals face increasing risks online regarding the exposure of their personally identifiable information (PII). C-suite executives, celebrities, and politicians are prime targets for digital threats such as doxing, misinformation, and identity theft. This paper explores how bad...
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