Introduction Every day, our addiction to social media grows stronger. It’s straightforward to see how our lives have all gone to social networks, where we congregate, study, shop, and transact. This is a natural result of life’s rapid pace, ongoing development, and the introduction of new technology. What happens when... View Article
Espionage has evolved significantly from the romanticized Cold War image of suave spies in tuxedos. While espionage has always existed, from the early diplomatic schemes to Cold War intelligence, today’s spy games are far more complex. Industrial espionage, often state-sponsored, has become a major concern as technology and the internet... View Article
Introduction In today’s world, we often look to entertainers not only for amusement, but also as role models and educators for our children. Media companies frequently grant these artists, like P. Diddy, platforms to influence young minds. We admire their success, but sometimes these entrepreneurs and gurus aren’t what they... View Article
Introduction: I do remember in Academy subject where we studied information as a part of war operations, prior, during, and after combat operations, and I clearly remember we used to study portions from Ion Mihai Pacepa, a former high-ranking Romanian intelligence officer who defected to the West in 1978 and... View Article
According to Google and statistics, there are 64 million influencers worldwide, and 6 million influencer accounts are in Australia. The distinction between fact and fiction is become hazier in the fast-paced social media environment. One of the more shocking instances of this is the current trend whereby influencers rent false... View Article
Introduction: In the social media age, con artists are still using the rising demand for digital assets to trick regular people and small-time investors. They frequently cause them to suffer catastrophic losses. “Digital assets” refers to tokens, coins, and cryptocurrencies, including those sold in initial coin offerings (ICOs). Investors may... View Article
Introduction: The concepts of “leader” and “leadership” have become ubaiquitous in today’s world, capturing the attention of professionals and scholars alike. There is no shortage of articles, white papers, and academic research on the subject. A quick visit to LinkedIn reveals countless experts eager to coach and transform you into... View Article
Introduction I assume most of you, like me, have seen or read about the discussion between the two contenders for President of the United States, Trump vs. Harris. It was a vigorous debate, with low and dirty punches below the belt, as the saying goes in boxing. But one thing... View Article
I will be celebrating my 52nd birthday in a few days; at one point, I wasn’t sure I would ever reach that mark. I was eighteen years old when I discovered I was in the middle of a war, one that continued until I was twenty-four. Those were long, horrific... View Article
Former adviser to the governor of New York has been accused of acting as an “agent” of the Chinese government. Introduction: Another espionage scandal in the United States surfaced in early September. Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, is the major actor in this affair.... View Article