Research & Reports

Intelligence That Turns Data Into Defense

At ObscureIQ, we don’t just collect data — we uncover the unseen patterns, connections, and risks that others miss.
Our research and reports are built for decision-makers who need more than headlines; they need actionable intelligence that can transform the way they protect their people, reputation, and assets.

From deep analysis of emerging threats to data-driven reports that predict attack trends, we bridge the gap between security theory and practical defense. Every insight is rooted in field research, technical evidence, and the lived reality of modern cyber and human-based threats.

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Why Research Matters

Most organizations only learn about threats after they’ve struck. That’s too late.
By the time the breach is in your inbox, the attackers have already studied your people, mapped your vulnerabilities, and tested your defenses.

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Our Reports Give You

Early Threat Warnings

  • Insight into the tactics, tools & methods attackers will use
  • Identification before patterns fully emerge

Actionable Context

  • Transform raw intelligence into decision-making power
  • Pinpoint vulnerabilities relevant to your organization

Industry-Specific Strategies

  • Tailored defense plans for your threat surface
  • Recommendations that adapt with evolving risks

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Methodology & Data Sources

We combine:

  • OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) collection from public web, dark web, and deep web sources

  • Proprietary monitoring using advanced threat intelligence platforms

  • Human analysis from veteran security researchers, behavioral scientists, and investigative journalists

  • Verification loops to ensure accuracy before publishing

Every report is evidence-based and written to be both boardroom-readable and analyst-ready.

Core Research Areas

Threat Intelligence & Trend Analysis

We monitor the global threat ecosystem in real time, tracking everything from dark web chatter to AI-enabled scams. Our analysts map the lifecycle of attacks, revealing how threat actors adapt and where they’ll strike next.

  • AI-powered deepfake social engineering
  • Credential harvesting campaigns
  • Data broker-driven targeting
  • Nation-state cyberespionage patterns

Data Broker Mapping & Risk Profiling

We identify which data brokers hold your information, the specific risk each dataset poses, and how quickly that data can be weaponized.

  • Indexed & ranked threat profiles
  • Recommendations for removal
  • Ongoing monitoring & defense

Social Engineering Playbooks

We document the real-world scripts, voice patterns, and personas used to manipulate staff and bypass technical controls.

  • Phishing, smishing & vishing examples
  • Behavioral models attackers use
  • Proven mitigation strategies

AI & Deepfake Threat Reports

We test and document AI-powered attacks before they reach you — from voice cloning to deepfake video conferencing scams.

  • Cost & accessibility of AI attack tools
  • Case studies of AI-driven fraud
  • Countermeasures that neutralize threats

Location & Movement Data Exploitation

We analyze how location signals can be combined to reveal executive travel patterns, daily routines, and physical access risks.

  • Executive travel mapping
  • Routine pattern detection
  • Physical security vulnerabilities

Experts Discuss Data Privacy

Safeguarding Your Privacy: How to Delete Your Data
David Mauro interviews data privacy advocate Merry Marwig and Obscure IQ founder Jeff Jockisch about the hidden world of data brokers — how they operate, and practical steps you can take to delete your personal data and protect your privacy.

Industries We Support

While our research applies across all sectors, we produce deep-dive intelligence for:

  • Finance & Banking – fraud, insider threats, and AI-enabled scams

  • Healthcare – patient data leaks, ransomware, and vendor risks

  • Legal – client confidentiality breaches and case-sensitive targeting

  • Corporate Leadership – executive impersonation and brand damage

  • Defense & Government – nation-state actors, critical infrastructure threats