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"The Moscow Rules:" Spycraft and the Rules of the Game

Former CIA master of disguise Tony Mendez's classic on cold war tradecraft still has a lot to offer those who work in the shadows.

Mar 1 •

Lance R. Fletcher

Online Security 101: Defending Your Privacy in the Time of Trump and DOGE

A digital protection playbook for journalists, activists, and others facing increased security risks.

Feb 27 •

Lance R. Fletcher

America's Liberty Boys: The Tradecraft of America's First Spies — The Sons of Liberty

How the brains behind the Boston Tea Party outsmarted an empire, while hiding in plain sight.

Feb 27 •

Lance R. Fletcher

Leaked PDFs Can Spread Malware. Here's What to Do About It

Using DangerZone to inoculate your PDFs, a guide for citizen and independent journalists.

Feb 22 •

Lance R. Fletcher

DOGE Darling Is Grandson Of Known KGB Spy

Is Russia hidden behind Big Balls? Or is it all just smoke and mirrors?

Feb 21 •

Lance R. Fletcher

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