OSINT + HUMINT
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OSINT + HUMINT

ByAlpha Group

The Missing Link in Modern Due Diligence In 2025, nobody makes a serious decision without some kind of due diligence. The question isn’t “Are you checking?” It’s “Are you checking deeply enough?” Most organizations stop at documents and databases: corporate filings, sanctions lists, basic media checks, maybe a standard background report. That’s useful – but…

Gmail Is No Longer a Neutral Tool
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Gmail Is No Longer a Neutral Tool

ByPrivacyStan

A quiet shift high-risk people should not ignore Gmail used to be a tradeoff.Less privacy. More convenience. That balance is changing. Google is now pushing deeper AI features into Gmail. These features require broader access to message content. Not metadata only. Content. For most people, this is noise. For high-profile individuals, it is signal. If…

The 6–7 Privacy Stack
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The 6–7 Privacy Stack

ByPrivacyStan

Real Protection Without Breaking How You Work. Most privacy advice fails because it assumes perfect behavior. Executives do not have that luxury. This stack focuses on protection that holds up under real-world use. What We Mean by 6–7 Privacy Privacy is not binary. It is a spectrum. At one end, you have convenience-first systems that…

Why You’re Getting Fake Calendar Invites (And Why They’re Dangerous)
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Why You’re Getting Fake Calendar Invites (And Why They’re Dangerous)

ByPrivacyStan

How high-profile individuals are now being targeted through their calendars Your calendar is no longer just a scheduling tool. It is now a threat surface. If you are receiving fake calendar invites, unexplained meeting requests, or suspicious “Join” links, this is not random spam. It is a deliberate tactic. Attackers have learned something simple. People…

Secure Messaging Is Not One Problem
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Secure Messaging Is Not One Problem

ByPrivacyStan

Secure Messaging Is Not One Problem The Real Question Is: Who Are You Hiding From? Most people choose a messaging app the wrong way. They ask: “Is it encrypted?” “Is it popular?” “Does it feel private?” Those are weak questions. The right question is simpler—and harder: Who are you hiding from? Our 2025 secure messaging…

The Top 10 Threats to Executives in 2025
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The Top 10 Threats to Executives in 2025

ByPrivacyStan

The Top 10 Threats to Executives in 2025: From Boardrooms to Backyards The risks executives face are no longer confined to boardrooms or earnings calls. They emerge from digital exposure, escalate through online chatter, and manifest as physical danger. ObscureIQ’s 2025 Executive Threat Matrix maps the ten most pressing risks. Each one is scored on…

Three Truths of Cyberphysical Attacks
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Three Truths of Cyberphysical Attacks

ByPrivacyStan

Three Truths of Cyberphysical Attacks The future is not digital or physical. It is both. Attackers already understand this. Three truths define the landscape. Keyboard to Concrete: Defining Cyberphysical Cyberphysical attacks are simple at their core. A keystroke changes something in the real world. A digitalsignal becomes a physical effect. It is movement on command….

A VPN Ban Won’t Protect Kids
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A VPN Ban Won’t Protect Kids

ByPrivacyStan

A VPN Ban Won’t Protect Kids (But It Will Break Everything Else) Age verification laws tied to VPN bans are gaining momentum. Two states are advancing legislation that would make VPN use functionally illegal across large parts of the internet. Wisconsin AB105/SB130 requires websites with a “substantial portion” of adult content to block all traffic…

virtual credit cards
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The Strategic Guide to Virtual Credit Cards

ByPrivacyStan

Why VCCs Don’t Grant Anonymity. And How to Use Them for Maximum Compartmentalization and Breach Protection Virtual credit cards (VCCs) protect individuals by limiting exposure of their real payment credentials. They reduce the fallout of merchant breaches and constrain the ability of third parties to build complete behavioral profiles. But VCCs are not anonymous. Not…