Introduction—When Desperation Becomes a Business Model I was one of those naïve people who believed in everything and anything—especially when desperation was my closest companion. During the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Ilost everything. I lost not just money or stability, but everything. At one point, I was sleeping in my... View Article
Introduction—Death in the Age of Digital Gold A few days ago, in a local Facebook community group, a well-meaning gentleman posted something that caught my eye. He announced that he’d be away from home for eight to nine weeks over December and January. He kindly asked if any local kids... View Article
Introduction A few days ago, in a local Facebook community group, a well-meaning gentleman posted something that caught my eye. He announced that he’d be away from home for eight to nine weeks over December and January. He kindly asked if any local kids might want to “pop by once... View Article
Introduction—From Silence to the Screen I do remember that day when I walked to the army barracks, and then the sign was on top of the gate, stating, “Sweat Saves Blood.” I was unaware of the significance of that sign. When I served in the military, the unwritten rule was... View Article
Introduction—From Cold War Interrogations to Code Wars When I began my career in military security and diplomatic intelligence, information was a weapon—but it was expensive, considering the time, money, and assets allocated toacquire knowledge. It required spies, handlers, and nights of waiting in the rain for a single document exchange.... View Article
Introduction I’ve spent a lifetime asking questions in rooms where the wrong answer could cost more than a reputation. I learned one universal law from my experiences in military and intelligence operations, corporate investigations, and interrogation rooms where truth was often hidden behind fear: people don’t tell you what you... View Article
Introduction: Loyalty, Not Firewalls Last year, while interviewing specialists in Berlin about the STASI, I heard a simple truth: their greatest weapon wasn’t technology; it was devotion. Loyalty serves as a silent multiplier in both espionage and business. In my career—from military security and diplomatic intelligence to corporate investigations—I’ve learned... View Article
Introduction—When the Mailbox Becomes a Mirror It goes without saying that aging can be confronting for many of us—including myself. I still remember the day when the envelope from the government arrived in my mailbox. It wasn’t a fine, nor a bill. It was a polite reminder to complete my... View Article
Introduction—When the Mailbox Becomes a Mirror It goes without saying that aging can be confronting for many of us—including myself. I still remember the day when the envelope from the government arrived in my mailbox. It wasn’t a fine, nor a bill. It was a polite reminder to complete my... View Article
Introduction When Netflix released The Tinder Swindler, audiences recoiled at the ease with which Simon Leviev (born Shimon Hayut) manipulated women into handing over millions. His method was brutally simple: he exploited love, trust, and vulnerability under the guise of romance. Strip away the private jets and Instagram illusions, and... View Article