How to Spot a Scam Online | AI, Emails, Pop-ups, and Phishing Tricks The internet is full of scams, and they’re getting more sophisticated. Whether it’s a fake email from your bank, a “you’ve won a prize” pop-up, or a social media message asking for money, scammers prey on […]
The Internet Is More Than Social Media
The Internet Isn’t Just Social Media The Internet is massive, but many people only interact with it through social media. If your online world revolves around Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter (now X), it’s easy to forget that these are just websites. Big, powerful, and complex, but still just […]
How to Navigate a Website
How to Navigate a Website | A Simple Guide for Users The Internet is full of incredible content, but one surprising challenge many people face is simply finding what they’re looking for on a website. If you’ve ever struggled to locate a blog, shop, or specific page on a […]
How Internet Pranks Became the Blueprint for Psychological Warfare
From Internet Shenanigans to Strategic Tradecraft Early Internet pranks became psychological warfare (PsyOps) in the modern era. Here’s how it happened. In the mid-1990s, a handful of us early internet users were just having fun. We weren’t thinking about intelligence, warfare, or large-scale influence campaigns. We were experimenting, messing […]
The Ghosts of IRC | How Early Cybersecurity and PsyOps Pioneers Crossed Paths Without Knowing It
The Ghosts of IRC | How Early Cybersecurity and PsyOps Pioneers Crossed Paths Without Knowing It In the early days of cybersecurity and psychological operations (PsyOps), an entire generation of professionals, hackers, cryptographers, and intelligence analysts unknowingly crossed paths in underground forums, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels, and obscure […]
Unity in Variety | Finding Common Ground
By: Hunter Storm Published: September 28, 2024 Originally Published: 2021 Contact Hunter Storm Remember We Are Friends | There is Unity in Variety Scenes from a Memory, Part III: Let’s travel back in time to the good old days when we remembered that we were friends because of […]
Excelling in the Music Industry | A Comprehensive Guide for Independent Artists
How to Excel in the Music Industry This comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to excel in the music industry. You’ll learn more about your position, actionable strategies for further growth, and a practical toolkit to help you continue building on your […]