Author: Mario Bekes
INTRODUCTION: Industrial espionage is a significant issue today, costing global economies an estimated $500 billion annually. This illegal practice affects various industries, including technology and defence. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, cyber espionage is particularly rampant, with state-sponsored actors targeting intellectual property and trade secrets. Industrial espionage impacts... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
The primary objective of the STASI was to intimidate dissidents, in addition to other methods such as gathering intelligence and counterintelligence. The Stasi not only used prisons to accomplish this, but also employed deceptive techniques known as “operational psychology.” I recently had the chance to travel to Berlin, the capital... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Chances to become a crypto or bitcoin millionaire are less than 1%. Demand and desire are not in shortage when we see how many of us want to become millionaires, and it looks like the easiest way in the shortest period of time to become one is to invest in... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Once upon a time… This is how every fairy tale starts: once upon a time, there was a Prince, 7 dwarfs, unicorn and happy ending. And here is the story of a fake Prince who lived and still lives in our day; he pretended to be king for years, but... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
2009 was one of the most anticipated court proceedings in US history, as no one could believe that someone could accumulate a loss of $50 billion by lying, cheating, creating Ponzi schemes and engaging in fraudulent activities. His name is Bernard Madoff, and he managed money not only from the... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Following the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, Bitcoin jumped to a two-week high. After reaching a two-week high of $62,698, bitcoin increased by 8.6% to $62,508, bringing its year-to-date gain to 47%. Moreover, etherium rose 6.8% to $3,322. Why am I saying all of this... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
To begin, let us ask: What does the term “influencer” mean? To find the solution, we will need to consult and ask our dictionaries and definition of influencer is as follows: “Someone who influences or changes the way other people behave.” “A person who is able to generate interest in... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Appreciation and Development in ‘Life: The Battlefield’ ‘Life: The Battlefield’ is a podcast that draws strength from community and perseverance. With over 2.5 million listeners and 38,000 subscribers to our podcast, I am humbled and incredibly appreciative today and in total over 100K subscribers across all social media platforms I... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
I do remember that when I started my first business, one of the most powerful and insightful lessons I ever learned was, “Mario, always prepare yourself before you go to a meeting.” My response would be, “What specific steps should I take to prepare myself?” The answer was concise and... View Article
Author: Mario Bekes
Introduction It was a hazy, foggy autumn morning in 1991. The frigid air filled my lungs, and my body and mind were plagued with doubt, worry, and anxiety. For the last 30 minutes, we had waited for the enemy to emerge from the fog and attack our positions. My commanding... View Article