Dangers of Bitcoin for MA: Risks to Undercover Operations
Bitcoin could actually put you at risk of exposing your alias. But with the proper precautions and rigorous OPSEC, your mission objectives remain feasible, even while manipulating bitcoin.
28Aug
CAKED: Threat Modeling for Managed Attribution Part 3
In this episode of the series, I apply our threat model to a scenario with significantly higher vulnerability than the last. In this example, the client is conducting active engagement with an overseas illegal marketplace operated by the target.
28Aug
OSINT Threat Modeling for Managed Attribution: Part 2
Part 2 of this 3-part series, Lance applies the managed attribution threat model to an OSINT scenario. The MA requirement here is for the operator to blend in with a highly paranoid group while avoiding detection as an alias by the social media platform they are using.
17Jul
Canary Trap: The Biggest Risk for Online Identities
The most effective way to expose online identities and aliases is a technique called the Canary Trap or the Barium Meal Test.  None of the standard managed attribution practices are effective in thwarting it because it attacks the human operator, rendering most tools ineffective.
03Jul
Non-Technical Indicators: How to Blend in Online
When conducting intelligence operations, it is important to avoid attention.We have all heard the advice, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” but how do we achieve that when we are in Rome.com? What different factors will make us stand out from the crowd and attract unwanted attention during online operations? ...
19Jun
What is Managed Attribution?
The definition of managed attribution is the process of controlling the technical and behavioral indicators that comprise your online identity or attribution.
15Oct
How to Maintain Your Cover When Engaging Online – HTCIA Conference 2018
When you’re setting up a managed attribution (MA) system for your specific mission, there are many different factors to consider that will determine your requirements. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to covert online operations. Every mission scenario or situation requires its own set-up. It is important to...
14Jul
IP Location Protection: Best Practices for Online Operations
Effective managed attribution (MA) is critical for successful cyber investigations and can be achieved by leveraging the right technologies and practicing proper OPSEC online.