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The Digital Dimension of Community Action
Community unrest has become digital, operating on the same infrastructure that governs public enforcement and response.

Matthew Wold
Jan 225 min read


Why Security Needs Legal at the Table: Protecting Practitioners and the Organization
A look at how involving legal counsel helps security teams stay protected.

Matthew Wold
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Intelligence Grading: Why the Admiralty Code Matters
In cyber threat intelligence, collecting information is rarely the hardest part. The real challenge is deciding what to trust. Analysts...

Matthew Wold
Sep 19, 20256 min read


Case Study: The UNFI Cyberattack
Cyberattack on UNFI disrupts groceries, pharmacies, and investor confidence nationwide.

Matthew Wold
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Cyber Terrorism: When Modern Extremism Goes Digital
Cyber terrorism exploits digital systems to disrupt, intimidate, and instill fear.

Matthew Wold
Jun 8, 20257 min read


Security Case Study: Coinbase - An Insider Threat Story
This isn't a crypto story, it's an insider threat story.

Matthew Wold
May 25, 20253 min read


The Silent Threat Within: Confronting Insider Risks in Cybersecurity
Insider threats account for 47% of data breaches globally

Matthew Wold
May 16, 20255 min read


Covert by Design: OpSec for Cybersecurity Professionals
In the world of cybersecurity, Operational Security (OpSec) is essential for conducting investigations without alerting adversaries or...

Matthew Wold
May 1, 20255 min read


When Protest Goes Digital: How Governments Can Defend Against Hacktivism
As hacktivism grows, governments must defend against digital threats while respecting digital activism.

Matthew Wold
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Wired for Reflection: Revisiting the Internet with Tubes
Tubes is a look at the internet’s physical roots and a nostalgic nod to its early days.

Matthew Wold
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Digital Dissent: How Hacktivists Wage Asymmetric Political Warfare
How decentralized cyber activism is reshaping power dynamics in the 21st century.

Matthew Wold
Apr 23, 20255 min read


Asymmetry in Cyberspace: How Small Nations Take on Global Powers
Small nations are increasingly leveraging cyber warfare and demonstrating that in cyberspace, even limited resources can yield significant geopolitical influence.

Matthew Wold
Apr 10, 20255 min read


The Blurred Line: Why Cyber Operations Are Terrible at Signaling but Still Shape Statecraft and Warfare
Cyber operations have become a powerful tool in modern geopolitics, allowing nation-states to spy, disrupt, and even sabotage their...

Matthew Wold
Apr 2, 20254 min read


Why a Strong Understanding of Geopolitics is Essential for Cyber Threat Intelligence
A firm grasp on geopolitics is crucial for cyber threat intelligence professionals.

Matthew Wold
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Patriot or Traitor: Was Snowden's Risk Worth It?
Edward Snowden’s leaks exposed mass surveillance, was it worth it?

Matthew Wold
Mar 15, 20254 min read


The Silent Battlefield: How Social Unrest Poses Unique Challenges For Government Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity teams need to be extra vigilant during times of social unrest.

Matthew Wold
Mar 9, 20257 min read


The Evolution of Hacking: From Hobbyists to Nation-State Actors
Hacking has evolved from a hobbyist subculture into a battlefield. Here's a brief history of that evolution.

Matthew Wold
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Decompiled: Thwarting A Financial Scam
Cybercriminals are constantly refining their tactics to exploit trust and urgency, often targeting unsuspecting individuals through...

Matthew Wold
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Mapping A Financial Scam to the Cyber Kill Chain.
Mapping financial scams to the Cyber Kill Chain, detailing attack stages, scam tactics, and prevention tips.

Matthew Wold
Feb 12, 20254 min read


Is The Cuckoo’s Egg still relevant to the modern cybersecurity landscape?
This firsthand account of computer espionage follows a year-long, solo investigation to track down a hacker who stole sensitive American...

Matthew Wold
Feb 8, 20253 min read
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