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 (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…
Microsoft’s decision to limit Windows 11 to newer hardware has left millions of PCs behind. If you’re running an older machine (or you simply don’t want to be locked deeper into Microsoft’s data-hungry ecosystem) you still have options. Some paths emphasize ease of use, while others prioritize security, privacy, and control. 📊 Tap to view…
When a License Plate Becomes a Target How High-Profile Individuals Can Be Tracked Using ALPR Networks ALPR systems weren’t built to track celebrities, activists, or executives. But they do it quite well. If someone knows your license plate (or even just suspects which car is yours) they can leverage public infrastructure and commercial surveillance to…
How Spyware Operators Like NSO Group Win(and How to Defend Yourself) Spyware operators like NSO Group, creators of Pegasus, are not hackers chasing credit card numbers or random victims. They act with precision, patience, and state-level resources. Their success does not come from being more intelligent than engineers at Apple or Google but from playing…
When it comes to reducing your digital exposure, few steps are as impactful as getting out of a stock phone. Apple and Google phones are deeply tied to surveillance ecosystems. They track you through telemetry, app behavior, location data, and account linkages. At ObscureIQ, we tell clients that just getting anything beyond a stock iPhone…
When you want to make online payments without leaving a clear personal trail, prepaid cards can be powerful tools. But not all prepaid options offer the same level of privacy. Some can be bought with cash and used instantly, while others demand identity verification (KYC) that defeats the whole purpose. Here’s how the most popular…