Intelligence

28 Jul 2025

The Era of Due Diligence: Searching for Truth in a World That Blurs It

Author: Jason Jones
How We Got Here I don’t think people ever asked for the power to publish all their thoughts and ideas to the entire world. I think they just wanted to feel closer to the people that couldn’t sit with or visit every Sunday, to connect with their loved ones or old friends. But instead of...
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23 Jun 2025

Awareness Is Security: Monitoring for Global Disruptions that Impact Business

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Awareness and security go hand-in-hand. The true threat isn’t always the attack itself; it’s missing the signs right in front of us.    In the past 48 hours, the world watched an international flashpoint erupt. On June 12, Israeli defense forces initiated an air campaign targeting Iranian...
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19 Jun 2025

Ask Cynthia: Where is the Edge of the Grid?

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Problem: The user thinks they can run away from their own data.  The pervasive surveillance state is a real thing.  Question: I want to get off the digital grid, how do I start? Response: Let’s begin with a hard truth: You were never on the grid by choice. You were born onto...
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9 Jun 2025

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss 

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Problem: OSINT’er with over a decade of experience working in the non-profit, conflict and crimes community has been defunded and is looking for a new position. “I worry that my background may scare some off or that they see me as too much of a “bleeding heart” or something....
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3 Jun 2025

Executive Doxxing: A Clear and Present Danger in the Digital Age

In May 2025, a disturbing incident shook the Fortune 500 community. The now-defunct website luigiwasright.com, and its clone theceodatabase.com, surfaced on the public internet, openly doxxing hundreds of corporate executives. In less than 24 hours, these websites listed full names, business...
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8 Apr 2025

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Fragility in Geopolitical and Economic Shifts

The pharmaceutical industry operates within a highly interdependent global network—one that sources Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), manufactures products, and distributes medications worldwide. This system has driven innovation and efficiency but has also revealed significant...
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12 Feb 2025

Data Breaches: How to Protect Your Personal Information with Expert PII Removal

In early February 2025, Grubhub, a prominent food delivery service, disclosed a security breach that compromised the personal information of its users, drivers, and merchants. The breach was traced to an account used by a third-party service provider for customer support, leading to unauthorized...
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12 Nov 2024

Empowering Veterans: The Hetherington Group and HG Training’s Commitment to Transitioning Military Talent

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Our nation widely supports the veteran within our neighborhoods, our states, and across the country. Since commemorating Armistice Day in 1919, America has set a day to thank veterans for contributing to our nation’s freedom and security and to recognize all the sacrifices of those who served...
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19 Aug 2024

How OSINT Mitigates Risks in Shipping and Logistics

The shipping and logistics industry is a complex web of interconnected processes, assets, and stakeholders, all working together to move goods across the globe. This industry faces numerous risks, including geopolitical instability, piracy, natural disasters, regulatory changes, and cyber threats....
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